上周我们学习了表达“不知道”的一些句型。除了这些常见的句型,英文中还有一些短小的句子可以表达“我不知道”的意思。 以下这一句在口语中非常常用,字面意思是“(它)打败我了”,也就是“我被难住了”,引申为“我不知道”。 (It) Beats me 我不知道。 — What's the largest river in the world? — Beats me. — How long has this milk been in the fridge? — Beats me. Check the expiration date. 另外有一句与此类似的说法: Search me. — What time does Mary's flight get in? — Search me. 以下两句话也表达“不知道”的意思,但通常带有不耐烦的情绪,有“我怎么会知道?”“你问错人了!”的意思。 How should I know? 我怎么会知道? — Who left the room in such a mess? — How should I know? I’ve only just come home. Don’t ask me. 别问我。 — What time did she say we would get a raise? — Don’t ask me. I’m always the last to know. 如果别人问到的事是你认为没人会知道的,你可以说: Who knows? 谁知道呢? — Will they ever find the missing aircraft? — Who knows? The search been going on for such a long time now. It’s anyone’s guess. 谁都不知道。 — Who will win the next game? — It’s anyone’s guess. 如果你认为你所知与对方差不多少,或者和对方一样不太清楚,可以说: Your guess is as good as mine — Do you think we will be able to book the restaurant for Friday? — Your guess is as good as mine. 如果某事你觉得可能是真的,但你并不了解,也可以说: Not as far as I know. 我不知道。 — Has Alan left the company? I haven’t seen him for ages. — Not as far as I know, but I haven’t seen him recently either. Now it's your time to open your mouth and practice! 张开嘴巴练起来! |
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