EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being. The verb 'are' matches the subject 'you'.
中文: 使用“How are you?”作为日常问候语,询问对方的近况。系动词“are”必须与主语“you”搭配。
How are they?
他们好吗?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A short, positive answer like 'I'm good' is expected.
中文: 在英語系國家,「How are you?」通常只是一種禮貌性的問候,而不是真的要深入詢問健康狀況。通常回答簡單正面的「I'm good」即可。
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
中文: 使用“I am”后接形容词,用来描述你状态或感受。
I am happy.
我很开心。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a very common and standard response to 'How are you?', even if it is grammatically informal compared to 'I am well'.
中文: 在英語系國家,「I am good」是回應「How are you?」非常普遍且標準的說法,雖然在嚴謹語法中「I am well」更正式,但日常生活中「good」更常用。
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用“Let's”(Let us 的缩写)接动词原形,用来提出建议或邀请对方一起做某事。
Let's go to the park.
我们去公园吧。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'Let's eat lunch together' is a common way to build rapport with colleagues or friends, often implying a casual and friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家,「一起吃午餐」是與同事或朋友建立良好關係的常見方式,通常代表一種輕鬆友好的氛圍。
EN: Use 'like' followed by a noun to express that you enjoy or agree with something.
中文: 使用“like”接名词,用来表达你喜欢或赞同某件事物。
I like this coffee.
我喜欢这杯咖啡。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding enthusiastically with 'I like that idea' is a common way to build rapport and show support for a friend's suggestion.
中文: 在英語系國家中,熱情地回應「I like that idea」是建立良好關係並支持朋友建議的常用方式。
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or situations you are currently facing.
中文: 使用“have”来描述你拥有的东西或目前面临的状况。
I have a question.
我有一个问题。
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common to be direct about having a 'problem' when seeking advice from friends or colleagues.
中文: 在英語系國家的職場文化中,向朋友或同事尋求建議時,直接說出遇到 'problem' (問題) 是很常見且直接的溝通方式。
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or situation.
中文: 使用 "What is..." 来询问有关特定事物或状况的信息。
What is the price?
价格是多少?
EN: In a professional context, 'What is the problem?' is a direct way to ask for details. Depending on your tone, it can sound helpful or slightly impatient.
中文: 在職場環境中,「What is the problem?」是詢問細節的直接方式。根據你的語氣,它聽起來可能是在提供幫助,也可能顯得有些不耐煩。
EN: When the subject is a single person or thing (like 'A company'), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
中文: 当主语是单数的人或事物(如“A company”)时,一般现在时的谓语动词后面要加“s”。
He wants a coffee.
他想要一杯咖啡。
EN: In business, 'service' can refer to a specific task or ongoing support provided by one company to another.
中文: 在商務語境中,「service」(服務)可以指一家公司為另一家公司提供的特定任務或持續性的支援。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe a current action or a fact. The word order is: Subject (Who) + Verb (Action) + Object (Who/What receives the action).
中文: 使用一般现在时来描述当前的动作或事实。句型结构为:主语(动作发出者)+ 谓语动词(动作)+ 宾语(动作承受者)。
I send you a message.
我发给你一条消息。
EN: In business, an 'offer' is a formal proposal. Using 'send us' is a common way to describe receiving digital or physical documents from a company.
中文: 在商務情境中,「offer」指的是正式的提案或報價。使用「send us」是描述收到公司寄來的電子或實體文件的常見表達方式。
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to give your opinion about something you just heard.
中文: 使用“sounds + 形容词”来对你刚听到的事情表达看法或评价。
That sounds great!
那听起来棒极了!
EN: 'What is wrong?' is a common way to show empathy when you notice someone has a problem or looks unhappy.
中文: 「What is wrong?」是當你發現某人遇到困難或看起來不開心時,表達關心和同理心的常用語。
EN: Use 'too' before an adjective to say that something is more than what is wanted or needed.
中文: 在形容词前加上“too”表示“太……”,用来描述某事物超过了理想或所需的程度。
The coffee is too hot.
这咖啡太烫了。
EN: In business negotiations, saying 'The offer is too low' is a direct way to express that the price does not meet expectations. It is common in Western business culture to be clear about price gaps.
中文: 在商務談判中,直接說「The offer is too low」是表達價格未達預期的直白方式。在西方商業文化中,清楚地指出價格差距是很常見的。
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about price or money. Use 'do' to make a question with 'they'.
中文: 使用“How much”来询问价格或金额。当主语是“they”时,使用助动词“do”来构成疑问句。
How much do they pay?
他们支付多少钱?
EN: In business, 'offer' refers to the specific amount of money a company is willing to pay. It is common to negotiate if the first offer is too low.
中文: 在商務情境中,「offer」指的是公司願意支付的具體金額。如果第一次出價太低,進行協商是很常見的。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to state facts or current situations. When the subject is 'They', the verb 'offer' stays in its base form.
中文: 使用一般现在时来陈述事实或现状。当主语是“They”(他们)时,动词“offer”保持原形,不需要加 s。
They offer free coffee.
他们提供免费咖啡。
EN: In business negotiations, 'offer' refers to the initial price a buyer is willing to pay. It is common to negotiate if the first offer is too low.
中文: 在商業談判中,「offer」是指買方願意支付的初始價格。如果第一個出價太低,進行議價是很常見的。
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for specific information about a noun (like a price, name, or time).
中文: 使用“What is...”来询问关于名词(如价格、姓名或时间)的具体信息。
What is your name?
你的名字是什么?
EN: In business negotiations, asking for a price directly is common, but using a polite tone is important to maintain a good relationship.
中文: 在商業談判中,直接詢問價格是很常見的,但使用禮貌的語氣對於維持良好關係非常重要。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Our price) with its value or description.
中文: 使用“is”来连接单数主语(Our price)及其具体数值或描述。
My phone is five hundred dollars.
我的手机是五百元。
EN: In business negotiations, stating a price clearly and directly is common in English-speaking cultures to begin the bargaining process.
中文: 在商務談判中,英語系國家通常會直接且清晰地報價,以此作為討價還價過程的開始。
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to describe a situation or thing you just heard about.
中文: 使用“That is a/an + 形容词 + 名词”来描述你刚刚听到的情况或事物。
That is a good idea.
真是个好主意。
EN: In business negotiations, pointing out a 'big difference' is a polite way to indicate that the current offer is not acceptable without being too aggressive.
中文: 在商業談判中,指出「big difference」(很大的差距) 是一種禮貌的方式,用來暗示目前的報價無法接受,而不會顯得過於激進。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to suggest a possibility or give a suggestion.
中文: 使用“can”接动词原形,用来提出建议或表示某事可行。
You can call me tomorrow.
你明天可以给我打电话。
EN: In business negotiations, a 'counter-offer' is a standard response when the initial price is not acceptable. It shows you are still interested in the deal but want better terms.
中文: 在商業談判中,「counter-offer」(還價)是當初始價格無法接受時的標準回應。這顯示你對交易仍感興趣,但希望有更好的條件。
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about that noun.
中文: 在句首使用“What + 名词”来询问关于该名词的具体信息。
What color do you like?
你喜欢什么颜色?
EN: In business negotiations, 'terms' refers to the specific conditions of an agreement, such as price, delivery time, or payment methods.
中文: 在商務談判中,「terms」指的是協議的具體條件,例如價格、交貨時間或付款方式。
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the beginning of a sentence to give a suggestion or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
中文: 在句首使用动词原形来给予建议或下达命令。这被称为祈使句。
Ask for more time.
要求更多时间。
EN: In business negotiations, 'Ask for' is a direct way to state a target price. Using a specific number like 'seven thousand' shows clarity in a counter-offer.
中文: 在商務談判中,「Ask for」是說明目標價格的直接方式。使用像「seven thousand」這樣具體的數字,在還價時顯得清晰明確。
EN: Use 'That is a...' to describe a thing or an idea you just heard or saw.
中文: 使用“That is a...”来描述你刚刚听到或看到的一个事物或想法。
That is a great movie.
那是一部很棒的电影。
EN: In business, a 'compromise' is seen as a positive way to reach an agreement where both sides give up something to move forward.
中文: 在商業情境中,「compromise」(折衷/妥協) 被視為達成協議的積極方式,雙方各退一步以利合作進行。
EN: Use 'Meet [someone] in the middle' as an idiom to mean reaching a compromise or agreement where both sides give up something.
中文: 使用“Meet [someone] in the middle”这个习惯用语,表示双方各退一步以达成妥协或协议。
You want $100 and I want $80, so let's meet in the middle at $90.
你要一百元,我要八十元,那我们各退一步,定在九十元吧。
EN: In Western business culture, 'meeting in the middle' is a very common and positive way to resolve a deadlock in negotiations. it shows a willingness to cooperate.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,「各退一步 (meeting in the middle)」是解決談判僵局非常常見且積極的方式,這展現了合作的意願。
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + like + Object' to express your preference or agreement with something.
中文: 使用“主语 + like + 宾语”的句型来表达你对某事物的喜爱或赞同。
I like this coffee.
我喜欢这杯咖啡。
EN: In business or casual negotiations, saying 'I like that plan' is a positive way to show collaboration and move the conversation forward.
中文: 在商務或日常協商中,說「I like that plan」是一種積極的方式,用來展現合作意願並推動對話進展。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe an action you are doing right now or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
中文: 使用一般现在时来描述你现在正在做的事情,或说话当下做出的决定。
I open the door now.
我现在开门。
EN: In business, a 'counter-offer' is a common part of negotiations when the first price is not acceptable. It shows a willingness to continue the conversation rather than just saying 'no'.
中文: 在商業中,「還價」(counter-offer) 是談判中常見的一部分。當第一份報價無法接受時,提出還價表示願意繼續溝通,而不是直接拒絕。
EN: Use 'Good luck with' followed by a noun to wish someone success in a specific situation or task.
中文: 使用“Good luck with”后接名词,祝愿某人在特定情况或任务中顺利成功。
Good luck with your exam!
祝你考试顺利!
EN: In business contexts, 'deal' refers to a formal agreement or transaction. Wishing someone 'good luck' is a common way to show professional support and friendliness.
中文: 在商業情境中,「deal」指的是正式的協議或交易。祝某人「good luck」是展現專業支持與友好的常見方式。
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [noun]' to show gratitude for a specific thing or action.
中文: 使用“Thank you for + [名词]”来对某件具体的事物或行为表示感谢。
Thank you for the coffee.
谢谢你的咖啡。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to explicitly state what you are thanking someone for, rather than just saying 'Thank you'.
中文: 在英語系國家,明確說出你感謝對方的具體原因(而不僅僅是說「謝謝」)是很常見且有禮貌的做法。
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a standard polite response after someone says 'Thank you'.
中文: 当别人说“Thank you”时,使用“You are welcome”作为礼貌用语回应,表示“不客气”。
You are welcome, my friend.
不客气,我的朋友。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging a 'thank you' is very important for politeness. While 'You're welcome' is most common, friends might also use 'No problem' or 'Anytime'.
中文: 在英語系國家,回應對方的「謝謝」是非常重要的禮節。雖然「You're welcome」最常見,朋友之間也常說「No problem」或「Anytime」。
EN: Use 'You are a/an + adjective + noun' to describe someone's character or role.
中文: 使用“You are a/an + 形容词 + 名词”的句型来描述某人的特质或身份。
You are a good teacher.
你是一位好老师。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and encouraged to give direct compliments to friends to strengthen the relationship.
中文: 在英語系國家,直接給予朋友讚美是非常普遍且受鼓勵的行為,這有助於增進彼此的感情。
EN: Use 'are' after 'We' to describe who we are or how we are. This is the plural form of the verb 'to be'.
中文: 在“We”(我们) 后面使用“are”来描述我们的身份或状态。这是 be 动词的复数形式。
We are happy.
我们很快乐。
EN: In Western culture, emphasizing teamwork and expressing appreciation for a partner is very common to build strong relationships.
中文: 在西方文化中,強調團隊合作並對夥伴表示讚賞是建立良好關係非常常見的方式。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 指在工作中遇到的困难或需要解决的问题。
在本文中: 公司为客户提供的专业服务或协助。
在本文中: 指对方提出的价格或报价/提议。
在本文中: 某项服务或物品所要求的金额。
在本文中: 两个数值或事物之间的差距。
在本文中: 在商务谈判中,针对原有的提议所提出的还价或新方案。
在本文中: 合同或协议中的具体条款。
在本文中: 提出想法或建议供他人考虑。
在本文中: 双方各退一步以达成共识的妥协方案。
在本文中: 商业上的交易或协议。
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To compromise with someone by reaching a point that is halfway between two different opinions or prices.
折衷;各让一步
Used to wish someone success in a specific activity or situation.
祝...好运;祝...顺利
To say that you want something or to request something.
要求;请求
A formal proposal to buy or sell something at a specific price.
报价 / 出价
An offer made in response to a previous offer that was not accepted.
还价 / 反报价
The specific conditions or rules of an agreement or contract.
条款 / 条件