经典句型惯用语句
Unit One
Thanks and Gratitude
《圣经》上说道：懂得感恩的心灵才是伟大的心灵。（A mind of gratitude is a great mind.）对别人的帮助表示感激，是做人的一种美德。如果你不想做一个“忘恩负义”的人(a man devoid of gratitude)，赶快将下面的句型牢记在心吧。
初级经典句
Thank you so much.
非常感谢。
Thanks a million.
万分感谢。
You've been a great help.
你真是帮了大忙。
I appreciate your help.
我感激你的帮助。
Thanks a lot.
多谢。
中级经典句
How can I thank you for what you have done?
对于你所做的一切，我不知道如何才能表达我的感激之情？
I would like to find a way to express my gratitude.
我想用某种方式来表达我的感激之情。
Your help has been invaluable to me. Can I somehow return the favor?
你的帮助对我来说是无价的。我该怎样报答你呢？
I am eternally grateful to you for your kindness.
我会永远都感激你的善意。
Thank you. I don't know what I would have done without you.
谢谢你。没有你我可能一事无成。
Just say the word if I can ever return the favor.
如果我有能报答你的时候，请尽管开口。
I can't thank you enough. You were there when I needed you.
我对你感激不尽。你在我需要你的时候伸出了援助之手。
Thank you. You really shouldn't have.
谢谢你。的确让你费心了。
You shouldn't have gone to so much trouble.
真是太麻烦你了。
You are too kind.
你心地真好。
高级经典句
You've really been there for me. I don't think I can ever thank you enough for your kindness.
你在我需要的时候伸出了援助之手。对你的善举我感激不尽。
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done both for me and for my family. We are in your debt.
我想借此机会对你为我和我的家庭所做的一切表示感谢。我们欠了你许多。
I am deeply indebted to you for your kindness. If there is ever anything I can do for you, just ask.
我对你的善举深怀感激。如果我能有替你效劳的地方，尽管提出来。
Thank you so much. It is not easy these days to find someone who still takes the time to help someone in trouble.
非常感谢。如今要找一个象你一样真心帮助有困难的人已经不容易了。
You've been a real lifesaver. Thanks. And don't hesitate to ask me for a favor if you ever need it.
你真是我的救星。谢谢。有用的着我的时候请尽管开口。
Here's my card. If you ever need help with anything at all, let me know.
这是我的名片。任何时候需要我的帮忙，尽管通知我。
Words could never express my gratitude. I hope you know how much you've done for me.
我的感激言辞无法表达。我只想让你知道，你为我所做的一切是多么重要。
It's nice to know you're in my corner. Thanks for your support.
很高兴知道你站在我这边。谢谢你的支持。
I don't want to think about what would have happened if you had not been there. Thanks for your help.
我不敢想象如果没有你的帮助，将会发生什么事情。谢谢你的帮忙。
My gratitude is beyond words. Know that I value your kindness and friendship.
我的感激语言无法表达。你知道我对你的善心和友谊是多么珍惜。
Unit Two
Good wishes
如果我们仅靠愿望就能达到所求，那生命简直是太容易太美好了。英语里有谚语曰：If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. ( 如果愿望是马，乞丐也有马骑。) 愿望是不能代替现实的。然而，发自内心的真诚祝福，永远都是滋润我们心灵的一股暖流。
初级经典句
Good luck to you!
祝你好运！
I wish you all the best.
祝你万事如意。
Best wishes.
万事如意。
I wish you well.
祝你安好。
Hope everything goes well with you.
希望你事事顺利。
中级经典句
Happy Birthday!
生日快乐！
Merry Christmas!
圣诞快乐！
Happy New Year!
新年快乐！
May fortune smile upon you.
愿幸运之神对你微笑。
May you succeed.
祝你成功。
Wishing you the best these holidays.
祝你假期万事如意。
Have fun.
玩得开心。
Enjoy yourself.
过得愉快。
I hope you have a good time.
希望你过得愉快。
高级经典句
Have a good trip.
旅途愉快。
Wish you a pleasant journey.
祝你旅途愉快。
Wishing you the best on your birthday. And many happy returns.
祝福你生日快乐，好运滚滚来。
On this happy occasion I would like to extend my best wishes to you and your family.
在这个快乐的场合，我想表达我对你和你的家人的最衷心的祝愿。
I wish you only the best. Good luck and take care.
祝你万事如意。愿你好运相伴，事事小心。
I wish you joy and good fortune for all the rest of your life.
祝福你一生幸福快乐，好运相伴。
I wish you all the best things in life.
祝你的生活万事如意。
I wish you happiness and long life.
祝福你幸福长寿。
Unit Three
Congratulations
生活中，祸不单行(It never rains but pours.)的时候毕竟少见，更多的时候，我们会发现生命的每个阶段都充满了可喜可贺的事情。你如果想很好地分享别人的成就所带来的欢乐，赶快将下面的句子牢记在心吧。
初级经典句
Congratulations on your graduation.
祝贺你毕业。
Congratulations on your promotion.
祝贺你高升。
Congratulations on your wedding.
祝贺你新婚大喜。
Congratulations on your engagement.
祝贺你订婚之喜。
Way to go! Congratulations.
干得漂亮！可喜可贺。
中级经典句
Well done.
干得好。
I'm so glad to hear it!
听到这消息我真高兴！
I'm happy for you!
我替你感到高兴！
What wonderful news!
这消息太好了！
How nice for you!
对你来说太妙了！
Excellent work!
干得出色！
I knew you'd win! Congratulations.
我早知道你会赢！恭喜你。
Congratulations on a job well done!
恭喜你出色完成工作！
You deserve this. Congratulations!
这是你应得的。祝贺你！
It couldn't happen to a better person. Congratulations.
这是你应得的。恭喜你！
高级经典句
You've really worked hard for this. Congratulations!
你的确为此付出了巨大的努力。祝贺你！
Congratulations on your wedding. You two really belong together.
祝贺你们新婚之喜。你们俩的确是天生一对。
I always had confidence in you. I never doubted for a second that you could do it.
我一直都对你充满信心。我丝毫都没有怀疑过你会成功的。
You were the obvious choice. Congratulations on your promotion.
你是最合适的人选。祝贺你的高升。
Congratulations on your 50 years together. You've come a long way together.
祝贺你们结婚五十周年。你们可谓多年来风雨同舟啊。
Congratulations on your success.
祝贺你的成功。
I'm so proud of you. You've worked hard for so long. Congratulations!
我为你感到自豪。你长期以来努力奋斗。值得祝贺！
Congratulations on your graduation. Now you're ready to go out and conquer the world.
恭喜你们毕业。现在，你们可以走出校门，大展宏图了。
You must be so proud. Congratulations!
你一定为自己的成就而骄傲。恭喜你！
Unit Four
Praises
虽然说，恭维不能当饭吃。(Praise is not pudding.) 但是，适当的赞美，却是人际关系的最好的润滑剂。某种程度上，学会生活也就是学会赞美别人。记住下面的句子吧，它们会使你的生活更加畅通无阻。
初级经典句
Way to go.
好样的。
I'm proud of you.
我为你感到自豪。
You're the best.
你是最优秀的。
You're one in a million.
你真是人中之龙。
You're terrific.
你真是太出色了。
中级经典句
They broke the mold with you.
象你这样优秀的人真是独一无二。
You're a real stand up guy.
你的确是个出类拔萃的人。
I've really got to hand it to you.
我对你真是甘拜下风。
You're looking well as usual.
你看上去气色总是那么好。
Outstanding!
了不起。
You're aces.
你们是一流的。
Nobody does it better.
没有人会比你做得更好。
Great work!
干得好！
I couldn't have done it better myself.
我自己肯定没有你做得好。
高级经典句
You've got a knack.
你真有本事。
You've got style.
你真有一套。
You're gifted.
你真是个天才。
You've got the golden touch.
你有点石成金的天赋。
You're a natural.
你是一个天生有才能的人。
You're going places.
你将会青云直上。
You stand out in a crowd.
你可谓是鹤立鸡群。
You're on a roll.
你一定会大展宏图。
You've got what it takes.
你一定会成功的。
Unit Five Love
有人说：使世界旋转的是爱情。(It is love that makes the world go round.) 的确，爱情使世界充满欢乐和希望，爱情使人类生生不息，绵延不绝。然而，爱情之途常崎岖。(The course of true love never did run smooth.) 要知道，懦夫难赢美人心。(Faint heart never won fair lady.) 别忘了，情场如战场，一切手段都可行。背熟下面的句型吧，说不定这样你在情场上又多了一道杀手锏。
初级经典句
I love you.
我爱你。
You're the only one for me.
你是我的唯一。
We were made for each other.
我们是天生的一对。
I'm falling in love with you.
我正在热恋着你。
I've fallen for you.
我已经为你着迷。
中级经典句You've captured my heart.
你已经俘虏了我的心。
You've stolen my heart.
你已经偷去了我的心。
Someone like you comes along once in a lifetime.
象你这样的人一生中不会再遇到第二个了。
I'm crazy about you.
我为你疯狂。
We're a match made in heaven.
我们是天造地设的一对。
I can't stop thinking about you.
我无法不想你。
You are the apple of my eye.
你是我的至爱。
I love having you in my life.
我渴望我的生命中有你。
Love wasn't easy until I met you.
自从遇见你，爱情才变得如此美丽。
I can't imagine my life without you.
没有了你，我的日子怎么过。
高级经典句
I'm head over heels for you.
我对你完全是真心实意的。
It was love at first sight.
这是一见钟情。
I can't get you out of my mind.
我时时刻刻都在想你。
I'm walking on air.
我就象在云中漫步那样飘飘然。
We were meant to be together.
我们注定是要在一起的。
You're unforgettable.
你是如此另人难以忘怀。
I need you.
我需要你。
I want you.
我离不开你。
I have only myself to offer.
我愿将我的一切都给你。
I know I don't deserve you, but I had to express my true feelings for you.
我知道我配不上你，但我还是要向你表白我的深情厚意。
Unit Six
Advice & Suggestions
常言道：忠言逆耳。(Advice when most needed is least heeded.) 虽然我们不喜欢别人的忠言善告，但却极乐于指导别人，给别人劝告。所以古人曰：人之大患，在于好为人师。 英语里也有谚语：Nothing is given so freely as advice. （没有给别人劝告更方便的事了。）要想你的建议和劝告被人接受，下面的多种表达方式你不可不记。
初级经典句
Can I make a suggestion?
我可以提个建议吗？
Do you mind if I make some suggestions?
你介意我提些建议吗？
Do you mind if I give you a little advice?
你介意我给你一点忠告吗？
Let me give you some advice.
让我向你提点忠告。
I just have a few suggestions.
我有几个提议。
中级经典句
I have some advice for you.
我要向你提点忠告。
If I might make a suggestion, you could use a little improvement.
如果我提个建议的话，你可能会有所改进。
For what it's worth, here's my advice.
这是我的忠告，是否正确，不敢担保。
You could stand to make one or two improvements.
你还可以作出一两点的改进。
Well, if you ask me, I wouldn't do that.
要是我的话，我不会做那件事。
If I were you, I would go ahead and do it.
如果换了我，我会继续做下去。
Why not go ahead and take a chance?
为什么不继续干下去，碰碰运气呢？
If you would just listen to me.
要是你听我的话就好了。
If you know what's good for you, you'll do as I say.
要是你知道什么是为你好的，你就会照我的话去做。
Be reasonable. Listen to some friendly advice.
放聪明点。听听一些友好的劝告。
高级经典句
Don't make the same mistake twice.
千万不要重蹈覆辙。
Listen to someone who's been there before.
听听有经验的人是怎么说的。
The way I see it, you only have two choices.
在我看来，你只有两种选择。
Don't take my word for it, but I think you're making a big mistake.
你可以不把我的话放在心上，但我认为你在犯大错。
Don't be too hasty.
不要太过草率。
Don't let your chance pass you by.
可不要让机会溜走了。
Of course I can't make the decision for you. Only you can decide in the end. But I can give you a little advice.
我当然不会替你作决定。只有你才能最后拍板，但我会给你一点忠告。
Make your own decision, but here's my opinion.
你自己拿主意，但我保留我的意见。
Unit Seven
Warning & Prohibitions
人人都知道，事后聪明，放马后炮，是没有用的。(It's easy to be wise after the event.) 重要的是能有先见之明。在事件未发生之前，提出你的忠告和劝阻，提醒别人凡事要三思而后行。(Look before you leap.)
初级经典句
Be careful!
当心！
Proceed with caution!
谨慎行事！
Beware!
小心！
It's forbidden.
这是不允许的。
I'm warning you not to do it.
我警告你不要干这事。
中级经典句
There's danger ahead!
前面危险！
It would be unwise for you to go any further.
继续下去对你是不明智的。
You're treading a dangerous path.
你踏上了一条危险之路。
You're on a slippery slope.
你正身处险境。
You're playing with fire.
你在玩火。
Have you lost your mind? You can't do that.
你疯了吗？你不能那样干。
Who do you think you are? It's simply not acceptable.
你认为自己是谁？ 这是完全不可接受的。
Watch yourself. Don't get burned.
小心点。千万别惹火烧身。
Keep your eyes peeled.
时刻保持警惕。
Watch your back.
小心背后。
高级经典句
Grow eyes in the back of your head.
保持高度的警觉性。
A word to the wise: Watch yourself.
用不着我多说：千万小心。
You're asking for trouble.
你在自讨苦吃。
You've gone too far this time.
这次你做得太过分了。
Don't make me have to tell you again. This is your last warning.
我不想再说第二遍了。这是对你的最后警告。
You're pushing it.
你做得过头了。
You're getting close to your limit.
你简直到了令人无法忍受的地步了。
You're pushing the limit.
你实在太过分了。
You're at the end of your rope.
你已身陷绝境。
You're skating on thin ice.
你简直是如履薄冰。
Unit Eight
Refusal
我们要学会说不。( We must learn to say 搉o?) 这句话有两层的含义。第一层，我们要有说不的勇气，该拒绝别人的时候就要拒绝。第二层，我们要学会对别人的要求有礼貌的加以拒绝。牢记下面的句子，在这种场合就可以大派用场了。
初级经典句
I'm sorry, I can't.
对不起，我办不到。
I am completely booked up.
我的时间已经安排满了。
Can't you take no for an answer?
要是我拒绝你不会不高兴吧？
I would if I could, but I cant.
可以的话我肯定答应，但我实在没办法。
I wish I could, but I'm just too busy.
我希望我能答应你，但我实在是太忙了。
中级经典句
Will you take a raincheck?
我们可以改期吗？
It looks like we'll have to reschedule. Something has come up and I can't make it.
看来我们得重定时间。我有点事，不能按时赴约。
Due to an emergency, I have to cancel.
因为一件紧急的事，我得取消约会。
I have a prior engagement.
我预先有了个约会。
Unforeseeable circumstances are keeping me from attending.
一些意料不到的原因使我不能赴约。
Thursday is my worst day. Can we find a more convenient time?
星期四是我最忙的日子。我们可以定个更方便的时间吗？
I regretfully decline your invitation.
我只好抱歉地拒绝你的邀请。
Thank you for the invitation, but I have to say no.
谢谢你的邀请，可是我没法答应。
I know I'm crazy to turn down such an offer, but I just can't do it.
我知道拒绝这样一个提议简直是昏了头，但是我实在是没办法答应。
It breaks my heart to have to say no, but there's nothing I can do about it.
要拒绝你使我非常难过，但我实在是没有办法。
高级经典句
I'm busy then, can we make the appointment for another time?
我那时会很忙，我们可以另定个时间约会吗？
Well, I'd rather do something else if you don't mind.
要是你不介意的话，我宁愿干点别的。
No, I don't think so.
不，我不这样认为。
I'm sorry, but I don't really feel like it.
很抱歉，我实在是不喜欢。
No, that's not really for me.
不，那不合我的胃口。
I really can't accept.
我的确不能接受。
I'm just not in the mood.
我只是没有兴致。
Thanks for the invitation, but go on without me. I'd rather stay here.
谢谢你的邀请，但别管我了。我宁愿呆在这里。
It's a tempting offer, but I'm going to have to say no.
这是个诱人的提议，可是我不得不拒绝。
I can't make it this weekend. Can we do it some other time?
这个周末我办不到。我们可以另找时间吗？
We will have to make it some other time. I'm afraid I'm not available.
恐怕我现在没空，我们得另找时间。
Unit Nine
Complaints
虽然说 “牢骚太盛防肠断”，但世间的不平事太多，人生不如意事十有八九，有时发发牢骚是难免的。可是，有一点要记住了：经常诉苦，少人同情。(He who makes constant complaints gets little compassion.)
初级经典句
It's not right.
这不对劲。
It's not working.
这行不通。
What's wrong with you?
你出了什么毛病？
What's your problem?
你到底有什么问题？
Can you do any better?
你不能做得更好吗？
中级经典句
I don't like your attitude.
我不喜欢你的态度。
I'm really not happy with this.
我对此感到很不高兴。
We're having serious difficulties.
我们面临严重的困难。
It's failing to meet my expectations.
这达不到我的期望。
I'm not accustomed to being treated like this.
我不能忍受这样的对待。
Your performance is unacceptable.
你的表现令人无法接受。
You have been less than satisfactory.
你不能令人满意。
I'm not satisfied.
我不满意。
I want my money back.
我想退款。
Could I speak with your superior?
我可以跟你的上司说话吗？
高级经典句
Could you do something about it right away?
你能不能马上处理？
I need it repaired immediately.
我需要立即将它修好。
It's your responsibility to make sure things like this don't happen.
保证这样的事情不会发生是你们的职责。
I'm sorry to trouble you, but this just isn't right.
抱歉打扰你，但这里出了错。
This is really not acceptable. You're going to have to do better.
这的确是令人难以接受。你以后得做好点。
We're going to have to make some changes. It's not working out for us.
我们得作出一些改变。我们这样是行不通的。
I hate to complain, but I think I deserve better.
我不想抱怨，但我认为我应得到更好的。
I don't deserve to be treated like this.
这样对待我是不应该的。
I want to speak with the manager. We have had terrible service.
我要见经理，我们得到的服务太差了。
Unit Ten
Delight and Surprise
“犬儒学派”有一句格言：没有人在生前是可称为快乐的。(Call no man happy till he is dead.) 这种观点未免过于悲观。说到底，人生是一个充满兴与衰，苦与乐的过程。当惊喜降临时，你除了可以用欢呼和泪水来表达外，还应该知道以下的表达方式。
初级经典句
Oh wow! That's great!
噢！太好了。
Wonderful! I'm so pleased.
好极了！我真高兴。
Splendid! That's so great to hear!
太妙了！听到这个消息太好了！
It can't be! That's terrific!
真没想到！简直太好了！
Oh! Is it true?
噢！是真的吗？
中级经典句
Goodness Gracious!
天哪！
Good Heavens!
我的天哪！
I'm tickled pink to hear it.
听到这消息我太高兴了。
Excellent! I couldn't be more pleased.
好极了！我简直太高兴了。
That's incredible! I never would have believed it possible.
真是难以置信！我从来没有想到这会发生。
I'm so glad. What a great chance.
我很高兴。真是一个极好的机会。
How lucky. What a nice surprise.
真走运。这真是个意外的惊喜。
Thank God. That's really a load off my mind.
谢天谢地。我心里的石头终于落了下来。
What a relief. I can breathe a lot easier now.
这下子可放下心了。我觉得现在轻松多了。
I'm delighted to hear it.
听到这消息我很快乐。
高级经典句
How delightful!
多么令人欣喜！
I can hardly believe it! What good fortune.
我简直不能相信！真是好运气。
I'm ecstatic. Things have really turned out beautifully.
我欣喜若狂，因为事情的结果是如此完满。
I'm walking on air. Nothing can bring me down.
我现在飘飘然的。没有什么东西能破坏我这种好心情。
That's the best news I've heard all day.
那是我一整天听到的最好的消息。
What a lucky break!
真是好运气！
I can't believe something so wonderful is happening to me of all people.
我简直不敢相信，在茫茫人海中，如此美妙的事情会降临到我的头上。
What a wonderful turn of events.
这简直是峰回路转。
Who could have predicted things would turn out so well?
谁能料想到事情有如此好的结局？
You've exceeded all my expectations.
你真是大出我的意料之外。
Unit Eleven
Disappointment and Dismay
一句英语谚语曰：Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. （一无所求的人有福了，因为绝不会感到失望。）生活中，我们注定要有所求，因而失望也就不可避免。重要的是我们要做到吉星高照时不可得意忘形，倒霉失意时不可灰心丧气。要记住：富贵无常，人皆有得意的一天。(Every dog has its day.)
初级经典句
I just can't believe it!
我简直不敢相信！
What a shame!
真可惜！
Too bad! It just wasn't our day.
太糟糕了！今天真倒霉。
You can't be serious. That's bad news.
你不是说真的吧。那可是个坏消息。
It's really quite a blow. I wasn't expecting it.
这的确是个相当大的打击。我没有料到。
中级经典句
It's a pity. Things really should have turned out better.
很遗憾。事情本应有更好的结果。
What bad luck. I just couldn't seem to get it together.
真倒霉。我看来总是不能沉着应对。
It really is unfortunate. It would have been nice. But you can't always get what you want.
这的确是不幸。事情本应是美满的。但人是不可能总是心想事成的。
You must be kidding! That's terrible.
你不是开玩笑吧！那太可怕了。
I'm still adjusting to the shock.
我仍在使自己适应这个突然而来的打击。
I'm shocked and disappointed by what you have to say.
你所说的使我感到既震惊又失望。
I think I expected better. I didn't think you would ever let me down.
我认为我应期望到更好的结果。我没有想到你会辜负我。
I guess I set my expectations too high. I was bound to be disappointed.
我想我的期望过高了，注定要大失所望。
I can't believe it's over.
我不能相信一切结束了。
高级经典句
Oh no! How can this be?
天啊！这怎么可能？
I never thought it would come to this.
我从没想到事情会弄到这种地步。
It's not what I expected at all.
这根本不是我所期待的。
I never would have expected it to happen this way.
我从没有料到事情会弄成这样。
What a sorry turn of events.
事态的变化居然是这样。
I don't understand how this could have happened.
我不明白这怎么会发生。
I wasn't expecting it to go this badly.
我没料到事情会变得这样糟糕。
What a crushing defeat. Who would have thought things could go so wrong?
真是一败涂地。谁会想到事情会变得如此不可收拾。
I don't think I've ever felt so disappointed in all my life.
我觉得在一生中我还从没有感到如此失望。
It really comes as quite a surprise to me. I didn't think things were going so badly.
这对我来说的确是个很大的惊喜。我不认为事情变得糟糕透了。
I never would have predicted such a bad end.
我从没料想到会有一个如此差的结果。
Unit Twelve
Irritation and Anger
愤怒是人的一种正常和自然的感情流露。但是，这种感情的表达会很容易伤害到别人，也很容易伤害到自己。所以一定要记住，别让怒火控制了你。每当动怒时，先要冷静一下。(When angry, count a hundred.) 另一句谚语说得好：愤怒是短时间的疯狂。( Anger is a short madness.)
中级经典句
I don't know when I've been so angry.
我还从没有发这么大的火。
Do you know what you've done?
你知道你都干了些什么吗？
How could you do this?
你怎么能这样做？
I am not impressed.
我觉得不怎么样。
Thanks for nothing.
不用你操心。
中级经典句
You've got a lot of nerve.
你真是胆大妄为。
I'm sick and tired of your behavior.
我对你的行为感到厌烦。
To put it mildly, you've been less than helpful.
说句不好听的，你一直在帮倒忙。
Of all the idiotic things you could do!
你干的事真是太愚蠢了。
That's the last straw! You've really pushed me over the edge this time!
那已是极限！这一次你可把我逼急了。
I think I should let you know that you have really upset me.
我想我该让你知道你确实惹恼了我。
I'm out of patience with you.
我对你已经失去耐心。
I've had it up to here with you.
我对你的忍耐到此为止。
He grates on my nerves.
他可把我惹火了。
高级经典句
I've had just about enough of this nonsense.
我已听够了这样的废话。
How could you be so stupid?
你怎么会这么蠢？
I'm trying not to get angry. But you're making it very difficult for me.
我尽力不发火。可是你使我不发火不行。
You're really trying my patience.
你的确是在考验我的耐性。
He really makes my blood boil.
他确实使我火冒三丈。
She gets on my nerves.
她惹火了我。
I don't know why I let him get to me.
我不知为何被他激怒了。
This is something I can't overlook. You've gone too far.
这事我可不能不管。你做得太过分了。
I've tried to be patient with you, but it hasn't worked. You just don't listen to reason.
我尽力耐心对待你，但没有用。你简直是乱来。
Can you really be so obtuse?
你怎么会这样不开窍呢？
I'm too angry to talk about this now. I need some time to calm down and think it over.
我现在太生气了，不宜谈论此事。我需要一些时间平复心情，好好考虑。
I'm very sorry.
很对不起。
I'm awfully sorry.
非常抱歉。
I beg your pardon.
对不起。
My fault.
怪我。
Excuse me, I'm to blame.
对不起，全怪我。
中级经典句
Please forgive my lack of manners.
请原谅我的无礼。
It was most thoughtless of me.
是我欠缺考虑。
Please accept my most sincere apologies.
请接受我最诚挚的道歉。
I really didn't mean it. I won't do it again.
我的确不是故意的。我不会再犯了。
I hope you will excuse me.
希望你能原谅我。
I didn't mean that.
我不是有心的。
Oh! I must apologize.
噢！我得道歉。
It was wrong of me.
错的是我。
What can I do to let you know how sorry I am?
我不知道如何让你明白我是多么的愧疚？
I own up to my mistakes. I take full responsibility for what I've done.
都是我的错。我为自己所做的一切负全责。
高级经典句
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. I should learn to be more considerate.
很抱歉我伤害了你的感情。我理应考虑更周全些。
I should be more thoughtful. I didn't intend to be so careless.
我本应考虑更周到些才对。我不是故意这么草率的。
That wasn't what I meant to do at all. I'm so sorry.
那根本不是我想做的。我很抱歉。
I'll understand if you never speak to me again.
即使你永远不再跟我说话，我也能理解。
I really messed things up this time.
这次我确实把事情弄的一团糟。
I really have to apologize for what I've done.
我的确得要为我所做的事情而道歉。
I'm afraid I've only made things worse. I'm sorry.
恐怕我把事情弄得更糟了。对不起。
Forgive me. I really don't know what I was thinking.
原谅我。我的确不知道当时是怎么想的。
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
我希望你能宽宏大量地原谅我。
I've let you down, I know. All I can do is to promise to try and do better.
我知道我辜负了你。我所能做的只能是答应努力做得更好。
Unit Fourteen
Regrets
古人常告戒我们：事既已成，无可挽回。(What's done cannot be undone.) 覆水难收，后悔无益。(It's no use crying over split milk.) 的确，当木已成舟时，懊悔已晚。然而，人生中后悔是免不了的，只是我们应当记住另一句格言：亡羊补牢，犹未为晚。（It is not too late to mend the fold even after the sheep is lost.）
初级经典句
I really regret what I did.
我确实为所做的事而后悔。
If only I could go back and change the past.
要是能时光倒流，改变过去就好了。
I should have seen this coming.
我早应预见到这种结果。
I can't believe I did that.
我简直不相信那是我干的。
I should have known better.
我不应该这么糊涂。
中级经典句
Why didn't I take time to think about it?
为什么我不花时间考虑清楚呢？
It was not one of my best moments. I wish I could take it back.
这可不是我的什么得意之作。但愿我能从头来过。
I shouldn't have done that. It was definitely the wrong decision.
我根本不应该做那事。那完全是一个错误的决定。
What was I thinking?
我当时究竟是怎么想的呢？
I can't believe what an idiot I was. It seems like I was a completely different person then.
我不敢相信我竟会这么傻。我当时看上去完全象是另一个人。
I could kick myself for doing that.
我为做了那事而懊悔。
How could I be so stupid?
我怎么会这么蠢呢？
I really should not have behaved so badly.
我的确不应该表现这么差劲。
What a fool I was. How could I have acted in such a way?
我真是个大傻瓜。我怎么能够那样做呢？
I've been a complete idiot.
我一直都是个大傻瓜。
高级经典句
I won't make that mistake again. I learned my lesson the hard way.
我不会再犯那种错误了。我可受够了教训。
I guess we all make mistakes, but I wish I could have avoided this one.
我清楚人人都会犯错，但真希望我没犯这种错误。
You don't have to tell me I made a mistake. I really regret what I've done.
你不必告诉我我犯了错。我对自己所做的已经很后悔。
Well, we shouldn't waste time lamenting over what's past. But still, it's a real shame.
没错，我们不应该为已经过去了的事情长吁短叹。但是，这仍是一个耻辱。
Unfortunately, it's done now. There's no going back to change what's happened.
很不幸，事情已经做了。要想改变已经发生的事情是不可能的。
If only I knew then what I know now.
要是当时我就了解现在知道的情况就好了。
I missed my chance.
我错过了机会。
I missed the boat on that one.
我坐失良机了。
I didn't know what I was missing.
我真不知道有多少东西错过了。
Unit Fifteen
Sympathy
同情之心，人皆有之。一个有良心的人，面对别人的危难和困难，自然就会流露出同情与关怀。要学会怎样恰当地用英语表达你的同情和安慰，赶快记住下面的表达法吧。但是，也要记住，行动胜过言辞。(Actions speak louder than words.) 面对别人的困难和痛苦，与其说许多无补实益的空话去安慰，不如真正给予一点实际的帮助。（A little help is worth a deal of pity.）
初级经典句
I'm very sorry to hear that.
听到这个消息我很难过。
I was sorry to hear about your misfortune.
听到你的不幸我感到难过。
I offer my deepest condolences.
我表示最深切的哀悼。
I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry.
我不知道该说些什么。我感到非常难过。
I can't express how sad I was to hear that.
听到这个消息，我的悲痛之情难以言表。
中级经典句
Please extend my deepest sympathies to your family.
请向你的家人转达我最深切的慰问。
I know what you're going through.
我理解你将要经历的痛苦。
I can imagine what it's like.
我可以想象那是怎样一种痛苦。
I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
对你的损失我感到非常难过。
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
在此危难之际，我的灵魂与你同在。
I wish there were something I could do to help you through this.
但愿我能做点什么，以帮助你度过难关。
I don't have the words to express how sorry I am to hear about your troubles.
听到你的不幸，我的悲痛之情难以言表。
I'm here for you, if you ever need to talk.
如果你需要人谈话，我随时都可以陪你。
I know there's nothing I can say to make it any easier.
我知道无论我说什么都于事无补。
If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to ask.
有什么事我可以为你做的，只管提出来。
高级经典句
I'm sure I can't imagine what it's like.
我确实想象不出你经历了怎样一种痛苦。
No one can truly understand what you're going through, but I want to help in any way that I can.
没有人能真正了解你所经历的痛苦，但我想以力所能及的方式帮助你。
My door is always open, if you ever need me.
如果你需要我，我的大门随时为你敞开。
What a rough time you must be having. I wish there were something I could do.
你经历了一段多么艰难的时间。但愿我可以做点什么。
I know it can't be easy for you, but hang it there. Things are bound to get better soon.
我知道这对你来说不会容易，但要挺住。很快事情一定会好起来的。
It's always darkest before the dawn. It can only get better from here.
黎明前总是最黑暗。从现在起事情一定会好转的。
It's just too bad something like this had to happen to you.
这样的事情发生在你身上，真是太不幸了。
Here's a shoulder to cry on.
我是你可以乞求同情和慰籍的人。
I'm sure it's hard for you now, but believe me, everything will be alright in the end.
我很清楚现在事情对你来说是痛苦的，但相信我，最后一切都会好起来的。
Some people just have bad luck. I wish you didn't have to go through this.
一些人只是运气不好。我真希望你不必经历这种痛苦。
Unit Sixteen
Worries
英语里有一句很有意思的谚语：He that has a great nose thinks everybody is speaking of it. （鼻子大的人老怀疑大家都以此为话题。）整天疑神疑鬼，忧心忡忡，是许多人不快乐的原因。让我们记住另一句格言吧：Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone. （笑则举世与你同笑，哭则你一个人独愁。）所以，千万不要己人忧天。要知道，船到桥头自然直。(Don't cross the bridge till you come to it.)
初级经典句
I'm worried about it.
我对此感到担心。
I'm concerned it won't go well.
我担心事情进展不顺利。
I'm not 100% sure everything will be alright.
我不能百分之百地肯定一切都没问题。
I'm feeling uneasy about things.
我对事情感到惴惴不安。
I'm nervous about how everything will turn out.
我对事情的结果感到担忧。
中级经典句
I can't hide my concern.
我显然感到担忧。
I'm not certain it's the best idea.
我不敢肯定这是否是最好的主意。
I don't want to worry you. But I don't think it's going well.
我不想让你担心。但我觉得事情进展不会顺利。
I wish I could know for sure.
要是我能确切地知道就好了。
Waiting is the worst part. It just makes me worry more.
等待是最糟糕的。它使我更加担忧。
It's a worrisome situation. Anything could go wrong.
形势令人担忧。随时都会出错。
I know worrying about things never helps, but I just can't seem to shake the fear that all is not well.
我知道担心是以事无补的，但是我就是摆脱不了事情不会那么顺利的担忧。
It's getting awfully late. Don't you think he should have been back by now?
已经非常晚了。你不认为他早就应该回到了吗？
I wouldn't be so concerned if I could know for certain what was happening.
要是我确切知道发生着什么事情，我也不会这么担心的。
高级经典句
I can't seem to calm my nerves.
看来我无法克服我的紧张。
I'm so nervous. I jump at every little thing.
我非常紧张。有点什么风吹草动我就心惊胆颤。
I don't feel safe about it. Are you sure that's the best idea?
我觉得这样不保险。你敢肯定那是最好的主意吗？
The more time goes by, the more uneasy I feel. It seems like we should know something by now.
时间过得越久，我就觉得越不安。看上去我们到现在也应该对情况有所了解了吧。
I hate this endless waiting. It seems like I'll go crazy if I don't find out something soon.
我讨厌这种没完没了的等待。如果不快点对情况有所了解，我就要发疯了。
I can't seem to feel secure in my mind about it.
我脑子里对此事好象总是放心不下。
I need some reassurance. Are you sure everything will be OK?
我需要的是保证。你能担保万无一失吗？
It really concerns me that you act so carelessly.
你行事如此草率，的确令我担忧。
I know it's ridiculous to let my fear get me like this, but I can't help worrying about it.
我知道让担忧把我吓成这样是可笑的，但是我禁不住对此忧心 忡忡。
I don't know why I'm so worried. I just have a bad feeling about it.
我不明白为何如此担心。我只是对此有不祥的预感。
What worries me is how little control we have over the situation. So many things could go wrong.
使我担心的是我们对形势无法控制。可能出错的事情太多了。
Unit Seventeen
Agreement or DisagreementAgreement or Disagreement
俗话说：十人十心，各有各的主意。(Many men, many minds.) 在现实生活中，我们不可能总是保持中立，采取骑墙的态度(sitting on the fence)。许多时候，我们需要表明立场，赞同一方，反对一方。这时候，下面的句子就可以派上用场了。
初级经典句
I couldn't agree with you more.
我完全同意你。
That's the truth, isn't it?
那可是事实，不是吗？
I'm with you.
我赞同你。
I couldn't have said it better myself.
你说出了我的心里话。
I'd have to agree with you there.
在那一点上我同意你。
中级经典句
What you said couldn't be more true.
你所说的再真实不过了。
You've got a point there.
在那一点上你有一定的道理。
Absolutely right!
完全真确！
I wouldn't go so far as to say that.
我不会过分到说出那样的话。
And that's exactly how I feel.
那也正是我的感受。
Well, there might be something to that.
看来，那也许有些道理。
I never thought of it that way, but I guess you're right.
我从没有这样想过，但我猜你是对的。
Yes, I think you're on to something there.
是的，我认为你在那点上不无道理。
Well, I'm not so sure about that.
不错，对于那我不那么肯定。
We don't see eye to eye on this one.
在这件事上我们意见不同。
高级经典句
That can't be what you mean.
你不可能那样想吧。
I'm afraid I can't agree with you.
恐怕我不能赞同你。
You can't seriously think that.
你不会当真那样想吧。
Well, it really depends. That's not true in every case.
当然，这的确要看情况而定。那不是在任何情况下都是正确的。
I can't accept that.
那我不能接受。
I wouldn't go along with you on that.
在那点上我与你看法不一。
Well, perhaps you know better, but I just can't believe it's true.
也许你比我了解得更多，但我还是不能相信这是真的。
I understand where you're coming from, but couldn't you also see it this way?
我理解你为何有这种观点，但你能否也以这种方式看问题呢？
You make it sound too easy. It's really much more complicated than that.
你使这看起来太容易了。事情实际上比那要复杂得多。
You're making it more complicated than it is. The answer is really very simple.
你把事情弄得太复杂了。答案实际上非常简单。
Unit Eighteen
Likes or Dislikes
常言道：萝卜青菜，各有所爱。张三的美味也许是李四的砒霜。(One man's meat is another man's poison.) 人各有所好，不可强求。明白了这一点，面对别人的不同喜好，你就可以做到：If you don't like it, you may lump it. （即使你不喜欢，你也得勉为其难地忍受。）
初级经典句
It's just what I've been looking for.
这正是我一直想要的。
It's perfect.
真是完美无缺。
What a great find！
真是一大发现！
It's not really my style.
这其实不合我的胃口。
I don't know. There's just something about it that's not for me.
不知为啥，有关它的一些东西我不大喜欢。
中级经典句
I just can't appreciate it.
我只是对它不会欣赏。
I'm speechless. I just can't find the words to say how much I like it.
我无话可说。我对它的喜欢言辞难以形容。
I don't just like it. I love it!
我不止是喜欢它，我迷上了它！
It is just my sort of thing.
这正合我的胃口。
I am really impressed. What great taste you have.
我的确难以忘怀。你的品位如此之高。
I can't really say I like it.
我对它其实说不上喜欢。
I would prefer not to comment.
我宁愿不予置评。
I just don't care for those sorts of things.
我只是不喜欢那类东西。
It suits me to a T.
这对我来说非常合适。
I'm not sure why I like it. There was something about it that really appealed to me somehow.
我不清楚为什么喜欢它。它当中有些东西的确吸引着我。
高级经典句
It's interesting, I'll give it that.
这挺有意思，我想说的仅此而已。
It's stunning!
太棒了！
It's not really what I would have picked out for myself.
这种东西我是不会看上眼的。
Well, to be honest, I don't like it.
好吧，老实说，我不喜欢它。
It's exactly what I wanted.
这正是我想要的。
It's sublime. I think it's wonderful.
真是美妙绝伦。我认为它好极了。
Well, I can't say that it was of any interest to me.
可是，我对它提不起兴趣。
It's not that I don't like it, I just don't think it's right for me.
我并不是不喜欢它，我只是觉得它不适合我。
Unit Nineteen
Certainty or Doubts
有人把坦白形容为治疗心灵的良药。(Open confession is good for the soul.) 无论是深信不疑，还是心存疑虑，我们都没有必要埋在心底。只要我们能做到开诚公布(Speak frankly and sincerely.) ，就一定能赢得尊重，重享心灵的快乐和安宁。
初级经典句
I'm 100% certain.
我百分之百的肯定。
There can be no two ways about it.
我对此非常肯定。
I've never been more certain.
我从未觉得如此肯定无疑。
I'm not so sure.
我不敢肯定。
I don't buy it.
我不相信。
中级经典句
There is not a shadow of a doubt in my mind.
我脑海里没有丝毫的怀疑。
The answer is crystal clear. There can be no doubt.
答案是清清楚楚，不容置疑的。
How can you be so certain?
你怎么能这么肯定？
It's not so obvious to me.
我觉得这并不很清晰明白。
I have my doubts as to the wisdom of your proposal.
我对你的建议是否明智心存疑虑。
I still have a few lingering questions.
我仍然有几个挥之不去的疑问。
Believe me. I know.
相信我，我清楚。
I don't know. This sort of thing is new to me.
我不知道。我对那种事情是陌生的。
It is beyond question.
这是不容置疑的。
One can never be too sure.
这是最肯定不过的了。
高级经典句
I'd bet my life on it.
对此我愿以生命打赌。
I remember it like it was yesterday. I haven't forgotten a thing.
我对此事记忆犹新。我一点也没忘。
Well, it's open to question. I'm not too sure yet.
是的，这事仍有疑问。我还不是太肯定。
I can't say as I know for certain.
我不敢说我是肯定无疑的。
Here's proof positive that I'm right.
可以绝对肯定我是对的。
We can't ignore the evidence. It's an undeniable fact that he's guilty.
我们不能忽略这个证据。他是有罪的，这是一个不容否认的事实。
Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.
相信我。我知道我在说什么。
I could be mistaken. I have been in the past.
我有可能弄错了。这种错我以前也犯过。
I have trouble believing your story.
要我相信你所说的没那么容易。
I have my doubts about what really happened.
我对到底发生了什么事抱有怀疑。
I know what I saw. I swear it's the truth.
我清楚我看到了什么。我发誓这是真的。
Unit TwentyHopes & Desires
希望永远涌现在人类的胸臆中。(Hope springs eternal in human breast.) 俗话说：如果不是因为有希望，心儿将破碎。(If it were not for hope, the heart would break.) 当困难重重，前途暗淡的时候，使我们不灰心丧志，放弃奋斗的是那种事情将否极泰来的希望。所以说：只要活着就有希望。(While there is life there is hope.)
初级经典句
It's my dream.
这是我的梦想。
I will do my best.
我将尽力而为。
I want to very much.
我非常渴望。
I sure hope I can.
我的确希望我能做到。
I look forward to it.
我对此盼望以久。
中级经典句
Nothing will stop me.
没有什么东西可以阻止我。
I only want what's best.
我只是想尽力而为。
I want the best for you.
我尽可能替你着想。
I would definitely do it.
我肯定会做的。
I need to seize my chance.
我得抓住机会。
I promise I will be there.
我许诺一定到场。
If I can find a way, I will.
如果我有可能找到方法，我不会放弃。
I won't let anything get in my way.
任何事情也阻挡不了我。
I plan to follow through with it.
我打算坚持到底。
I am intent on seeing this project through.
我决心将这计划完成。
高级经典句
I hope to be able to do in a few years.
我希望几年后能够做到。
There's no possible way it could ever happen.
这事绝对不可能发生。
In the future, I hope to go there.
我希望将来到那里去。
It's an offer I can't refuse. It's what I've always wanted to do.
这个提议我无法错过。这是我一直想做的。
I've been working toward this for a long time.
我很久以来都是朝着这个方面努力的。
It's always been a kind of dream of mine.
这是我一直以来的一种梦想。
I intend to go ahead with my plan.
我打算坚持我的计划。
It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. I'd be crazy not to take it.
这是人一生中千载难逢的机会。我要是错过了，我简直是疯了。
I intend to do it at the first opportunity.
我打算一有机会就做这事。
That's always been my hope. I've just never had the chance to do it.
那是我一直以来的希望。我只是一直都没有机会实现它。
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