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5分鐘英文口語|找零當小費給服務生怎麼說?


語言學習都可以透過chatGPT來做更好的解釋翻譯與使用,另外也可以出考題,讓自己每日學習有所回饋,讓我們今天跟學一下常見的英文片語吧 ! !


很多片語有多個不同的含義,取決於上下文來定義,也有很多乍看下會誤會的片語,每天了解幾個片語,口語馬上進步。(第52天)



 
keep the change(保留找零:

解釋: 當你購物或支付帳單時,告訴收銀員你不需要找回小數部分的錢,作為小費或捐款。



例句:

  • After paying for my coffee, I told the barista to keep the change. 付完咖啡錢後,我告訴咖啡師傅保留找零。

  • When donating to the charity, some people choose to keep the change as an additional contribution. 捐贈慈善機構時,有些人選擇保留找零作為額外的捐款。




 

keep quiet(保持安靜):

解釋: 保持寂靜,不說話或不發出聲音。

例句:

  • Please keep quiet during the movie so that others can enjoy it. 請在電影播放期間保持安靜,讓其他人能夠享受。

  • The teacher asked the students to keep quiet during the test. 老師要求學生在考試期間保持安靜。





 

keep in mind(牢記在心):

解釋:要記住某事,不忘記它。

例句:

  • When you travel, it's important to keep safety in mind. 旅行時,牢記安全是很重要的。

  • Keep in mind that the deadline for the project is approaching. 牢記項目的截止日期即將到來。



 

keep to the subject(保持話題):

解釋: 在談話或討論中保持專注於特定的話題,不離題或不脫離主題。

例句:

  • During the meeting, please try to keep to the subject and avoid going off-topic. 會議期間,請盡量保持話題,避免偏離主題。

  • The professor reminded the students to keep to the subject when presenting their research findings. 教授提醒學生在呈現研究結果時要保持話題。




 

想一下剛剛學到的片語與意思後,來做以下測驗看看吧!



1. What does the phrase "keep quiet" mean?

  • A. Talk loudly

  • B. Maintain silence

  • C. Share secrets

  • D. Make noise


2. What is the meaning of "keep in mind"?

  • A. Hold something in your hand

  • B. Remember and consider something

  • C. Keep something hidden

  • D. Write something down


3. What does "keep to the subject" imply?

  • A. Wander off-topic

  • B. Stick to the main point of discussion

  • C. Avoid starting a conversation

  • D. Change the subject frequently


4. When you "keep the change," what are you doing?

  • A. Returning the money to the cashier

  • B. Giving extra money as a tip

  • C. Taking the remaining money as a tip

  • D. Keeping it secret






答案

1 :B. Maintain silence 2:B. Remember and consider something 3:B. Stick to the main point of discussion 4:C. Taking the remaining money as a tip

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