Daily English Notes

I don't like books with a lot of words; I prefer books with more pictures.

We haven't started eating yet. 我們還沒開始吃飯拉

We haven't started eat ing yet.

slack off (V.) 打混摸魚

He always tries to slack off .

(婉拒) decline < refuse < reject (拒絕)

I declined . I refused.

He was very decisive in making this decision. 他這次做決定很果斷

He was very decisive in making this decision .

Is it a good time for a talk? / to talk? 你有空聊天嗎?

Is it a good time for a talk?

They are identical. / They are pretty much the same. 他們是一樣的

They are identical. They are pretty much the same.

Depend on myself 靠自己

Depend on myself. Rely on my own abilities.

afterwards (副詞) 之後

After a few seconds, A few seconds later,

Everything is all over the place. = 東西丟的到處都是

Everything is all over the place.

I am just looking around online (on the internet). 我只是網路上隨便逛逛

I am just looking around online (on the internet).

I have completed my duty.

I have completed my duty. I have done my part.

Get dirty easily 容易弄髒

White gets dirty easily, so don't buy white clothes.

Take that as a no 當作"不要"

I'll take that as a no. I guess that's a no.

lead to sth 導致...

Eating too much fast food can lead to health problems.

What he has done proves that he is not a loyal employee. 他的所作所為證明他不是好員工

What he has done proves that he is not a loyal employee.

What he meant is that ...

What he meant is that he said he didn't want to go.

go bad 壞掉

If you keep the orange juice in the plastic bag, it will go bad quickly. If you keep the orange juice in the plastic bag, it will spoil soon.

low-key是形容詞, low profile是名詞

Keep a low profile. Stay low-key.

interpreted sth as meaning 解讀

I interpreted his words as meaning he didn’t want us to bother him.

Where did we stop yesterday? 昨天看到那？(電視)

Where did we stop yesterday?

I’m going to take some notes. 做點筆記

I’m going to take some notes.

You've got a problem with it?

You've got a problem with it? Note: help with sth , got a problem with sth .

Overthinking eventually leads to exhaustion.

Overthinking eventually leads to exhaustion. Overthinking eventually leaves you exhausted.

I had a bad experience with sth/someone

I had a bad experience with traveling in India. I had a bad experience with her.

Do you know what I am thinking?

Do you know what I am thinking?

bribe someone with sth 收買 / was bribed 被收買

He was bribed. I bribed him with 100 dollars.

Sentenced someone to 20 years. / Sought a sentence of 20 years.

法官判刑 (The judge sentenced someone to 20 years in prison.) 檢察官求刑 (The prosecutor sought a sentence of 20 years for him .) => seek 過去式 He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

I just got this device running. 才剛開始

I just started doing sth. I just started runn ing this device. I just got this device running.

There is no hurry! / It is not urgent!

There is no hurry. ( Hurry 是動詞或名詞, 非形容詞) It is not urgent.

Deep down. 打從內心深處

Deep down, I don't trust him.

By the time xxx = 到xxx的時候

By the time we get there = When we get there By the time we arrived, the meeting was over. I was late by the time I got to the office.

Try to reason with him. 試著跟他講道理

Try to reason with him.

You have me thinking I am wrong.

You have me thinking (that) I am wrong. 現在式 You had me thinking (that) I was wrong. 過去式 You've got me thinking I am wrong.

met my expectations. 符合我的期待

The result met my expectations.

I have + p.p + (受詞 + 原型動詞)

I haven't heard anyone say that to me. I haven't had that happen to me. I haven't had it rain this heavily in a long time.

It's something out of a scary movie. 像是鬼片裡出來的一樣

It's something out of a scary movie.

is going smoothly, is running smoothly 真順利

Today went smoothly.

I made a reservation for 10 people at the store for 10 a.m. on Saturday. 時間在這要用"for"

I made a reservation for 10 people at the store for 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Stand by me VS. Stand on my side.

"Stand by me" 更偏向「無條件的支持和忠誠」，不一定涉及具體情況。 " Stand on my side" 更具體，通常是針對某個情況表態或選邊站。

It may look delicious, but it doesn't taste good at all. 看起來好吃但其實不然

It may look delicious, but it doesn't taste good at all .

If you want to shine in front of others, you must work very hard behind the scenes. 人前顯貴, 人後受罪

If you want to shine in front of others , you must work very hard behind the scenes.

How far did you get this time? 這次完成多少押?

How far did you get this time?

would you rather .. or ...

Would you rather live in a big city or the countryside. I would rather arrive early than be late. = I prefer arriving early to being late.

prioritizing / prioritize sth

Prioritizing education is essential for the development of a country. 教育放在最優先 He prioritizes his family’s needs before his own. It's all about prioritizing.

Finally, I've made some (a little) progress.

Finally, I've made some (a little) progress.

We can think about it when the time comes. 到時候再想就好

We can think about it w hen the time comes.

I just happened to do sth, You don't have to make it weird. 我只是剛好做了某事, 不要想歪

I just happened to do sth, You don't have to make it weird.

Now I have grown to love it. 我開始愛上她了

Now I have grown to love it.

Is there such a good thing? 有這麼好的事

Is there such a good thing?

She felt trapped in a vicious cycle of procrastination and guilt. I were stuck in a vicious cycle of debt. The more they argued, the deeper they fell into a vicious cycle of resentment.[rɪˋzɛntmənt] 怨恨

creations 娛樂通常用複數

Let's add some creations to make the project more interesting.

danger當概念不可數(通常用單數), 但也可以用複數

She is aware of the danger of walking alone at night.

Go to the back of the line. 去後面排隊

There is a line here! Please go to the back of the line. Please got to the front of the line.

fairly = pretty

It's fairly quick. 還算快 It's pretty fast.

I am unable to do sth = I can't do sth.

I'm unable to digest this food . This food is hard fo r me to digest.

It is such a double standard. 真雙標

What a double standard.

It’s truly reassuring 真令人安心

It’s truly reassuring . It really puts me at ease.

is obsessed with me 著迷於

He is obsessed with me.

stay out tonight 晚上待在外面

If you are going to stay out tonight , please stay aware and keep safe.

get into these murky waters. 淌渾水 (murky = 陰暗的)

I don't want to get into these murky waters.

get into the stride 逐漸進入狀況 / get on track 步入軌道

I am just getting into the stride. We finally got on track with the project.

I am sweating. 我在出汗 / I am sweaty. 我身上很濕

I am sweating . 我在出汗 / I am sweaty . 我身上很濕

The store is on the way to your home. 商店在你回家的路上

The store is on the way to your home.

We can't win against him. / I can't lose to him. 輸不及物

We can't win against him. / I can't lose to him. I can win this game. (this argument) I can beat him.

Stick to one spot./ Stay in one place. 待在同一個地方

Stick to one spot ./ Stay in one place.

I found my potential. 我發現我的潛能 (不可數)

I found my potential.

He is the third wheel. 他是電燈泡

He is the third wheel.

He never gives in to destiny. 他不向命運低頭 (give in = 讓步)

- 12月 23, 2024

He never gives in to destiny. He never surrenders to fate. He never bows to fate.

along the way 在這個過程中;在這期間;沿途中

- 12月 23, 2024

There is a McDonald’s a long the way to your house.

I don't want anything to do with him. 不想和他有任何關係

I don't want anything to do with him. [比較] 這跟我沒關係: It has nothing to do with me.

Even（加強語氣）就算 adv. (Even he couldn't help laughing.)

Spending money like this, even a lot of money will be gone in no time.

It doesn't seem very useful. 看起來不太管用

It doesn't seem very useful.

They are all in the past now. 都已經過去了

Whatever issues there were, they are all in the past now.

Hit the red light 碰到紅燈

I will stuck at the red light. I will hit the red light.

It's not a recent game, right? 這不是最近的比賽吧?

It's not a recent game, right?

Reach a certain point in life

When you reach a certain point in life , you'll realize that not everything is important.

It has nothing to do with me. 非it is (和我無關）

It has nothing to do with me . 非it is (和我無關）

This is not my first day Ving sth. 我不是第一天...

This is not my first day learn ing English.

So much to write down 一大堆東西要寫下來

I have so much to write down. There is a lot to take notes off.

I am scared that ... / I am afraid that... 我怕

I am scared that this might/could happen to me.

Let's suction her nose. 吸鼻器吸鼻子

Let's clear the snot out. She just have her nose suctioned. Let's suction her nose.

Things are scattered all over. 東西丟的到處都是

Stuff is scattered everywhere. Things are scattered all over.

walk by. 走過

Yesterday, I pretended I didn’t see him when he walked by.

flatter

I am flattered. No need to flatter me; I've got this. That is so flattering. 太討喜了 I appreciate the compliment.

It won't hurt 沒差

We've already waited so long. It won't hurt to wait two more days. It is no harm to wait for two more days.

It changes over time. 隨著時間改變

It changes over time.

I'll let you off 放過你

I'll let you off.

Half (noun and adj.)

I ate half an egg . (It functions as a adj.) I ate half of an egg . (It functions as a noun)

It's fine with me. Don’t feel pressured. 不要感到壓力

It's fine with me. Don’t feel pressured.

footbridge 行人天橋 / crosswalk 斑馬線 / overpass 高架橋

footbridge 行人天橋 / crosswalk 斑馬線 / overpass 高架橋

The relationship is deteriorating 關係惡化

Their relationship is getting worse. Their relationship is deteriorating. Things are getting worse between them.

This eraly? 這麼早?

Going to bed this early?

worries 牽掛

He doesn't have many worries , so he can do what he wants to do.

doesn’t have much time left. 活不久了

He feels like he doesn’t have much time left. He thinks he won’t live much longer. He believes his days are numbered. (更文学或带点感慨的语气) He feels that his life is coming to an end.

imitate you/ copy you 模仿你

He is imitating you. He is copying you.

I know my flaws 我知道我的缺點

I know my flaws.

Read people's facial expressions 察言觀色

He knows how to observe others' expressions. He can read people's facial expressions. He is good at reading the room.

It’s such a hassle. 真麻煩

- 12月 21, 2024

It’s such a hassle .

（I heard him say） he will go to the store tomorrow."

- 12月 20, 2024

the car front is dented 車前面凹進去了

The car front is dented.

pull yourself together. 打起精神，振作點

Cheer up and pull yourself together. Snap out of it and stay strong. Snap out of it = 重新振作起來.

You accused me wrongly. 冤枉

You misunderstood me. You accused me wrongly.

book readings 念書

She likes to listen to book readings .

carry a lot of weight 很有份量

The trophies he won are all very prestigious.(有威望的，有聲望的) The trophies (獎牌/戰利品) he won carry a lot of weight.

make an appeal for sth / to = 呼籲(向大眾請求), 申訴上訴

They made an appeal for donations to help the children. There is no fee for making an appeal .

He is on the left in the photo. 他在照片裡左邊

He is on the left in the photo.

one after another 一個接著一個

He drank one glass after another. He kept drinking glass after glass.

This is quite troublesome. 這還挺麻煩的

This is quite troublesome . This is pretty annoying .

I have an impression of it. 我對這有印象

I have an impression of it. I have an impression that he is not interested. This seems familiar to me.

Don't take that tone with me. 不要用那種語氣跟我說話

Don't take that tone with me. I recognize that tone . 我知道這語氣代表什麼意思

Get off topic 離題了

I am getting off topic.

as for 至於 / as if 好像

We've covered the budget concerns . As for the marketing strategy, I think we need a new approach . You speak as if you're definitely going to win.

Thanks for reminding me. 感謝提醒

Thanks for reminding me

I am better than I was before. 我比以前更好

After months of practice, I am better than I was before.

for somebody's sake 爲了（某人）的利益

It is for my sake.

hold grudges [grʌdʒ] 怨恨記恨

He holds grudges easily. He’s so good at holding grudges. He never lets things go.

Working overtime can eventually lead to burnout in the end. [ˋbɝn͵aʊt] 疲憊不堪

Working overtime can eventually lead to burnout in the end.

be clogged 堵塞 [klɒg]

The pipe is clogged; [klɒg] water isn’t moving through. be clogged with dirt 被污垢堵塞

a no-brainer 不費腦筋之事

This decision is a no-brainer. Meaning: This decision is obvious and requires no deep thought.

sewer. [ˋsuɚ] 下水道

There’s a little bird in the sewer . [ˋsuɚ]

sunscreen 防曬液 sunburn 曬傷

The sun is strong ; put on some sunscreen to avoid sunburn .

We always have good luck. 我們運氣一直不錯

We're always lucky. We always have good luck.

cut corners = 偷工減料

We need to finish this project properly, so don’t cut corners. Cutting corners might save time now, but it will create problems later. If you cut corners during construction, the building might not be safe. We take pride in our work, so we never cut corners.

Don't get cheap on me. = Don’t be so stingy with me. 對我小氣

Don't get cheap on me. Don’t be so stingy with me.

the portions are ... 食物分量

That restaurant is so stingy— the portions are always tiny no matter what you order.

Boss me around 指手畫腳

Stop trying to boss me around all the time. You’re not my manager, so don’t boss me around ! I don’t mind if you ask nicely, but don’t boss me around .

Is beneficial for 有益於

- 12月 17, 2024

English may be beneficial for your work. I can profit from it.

Consider 後不接 as

It is considered bad. I consider it bad.

She mocked him. = She is making fun of him.

She mocked him. = He was making fun of him.

What's the catch? 有什麼蹊蹺嗎?

You’re offering this for free? What’s the catch? This deal sounds amazing, but what’s the catch?

is compatible with 相容於

This printer is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.

Not yet, but I was going to. 還沒但我正要去做

Not yet, but I was going to.

Let's finalize it. 我們來做決定吧

Let's finalize it.

I just got in touch with her. 我剛跟她連絡上。

I just got in touch with her.

regarding sth 關於 / regardless of sth 無倫如何

I have a question regarding the project. She sent an email regarding the meeting. Regardless of the weather, we'll go hiking. He continued his work regardless of the challenges. PS. 皆為介係詞

You never know + what/when/how ... 你永遠不知道...

You never know what might happen tomorrow, so enjoy today. Slow down when you pass any alleys; you never know when a car might rush out and bump into you.

of all time 有史以來的

What is your favorite movie of all time ? He is the GOAT. (the Greatest Of All Time.)

I feel heartwarming. 心溫暖

It's truly heartwarming . It warms my heart.

Lose track of time 沒有意識到已經這麼多時間過去了

I lose track of time.

For your enjoyment. 給你享受的

This money is for your enjoyment.

a premonition [͵priməˋnɪʃən] 一種預感

He had a premonition that his plane would crash. She had a sudden premonition of what the future might bring.

Add sth to (Add learning English to your daily routine)

Add learning English to your daily routine. Stay consistent, and you will make great progress over time.

Sought 是 seek 的過去式跟過去分詞 (sought assistance 尋求幫助)

He sought assistance from a councilor (議員) .

[error-prone] half of sth, half sth

half a cake. // half as a adj. (慣用, half 跟 'a', 中間不用of 連結) half of the cake. // half as a noun. half understand. //half as adv. She was half asleep. He only half understand the issue.

Please accept my heartfelt apologies/thanks. (heartfelt 誠摯的)

Please accept my heartfelt apologies/thanks.

have the luxury of 有閒情逸趣(奢侈)可以享受某些事物

Not every woman has the luxury of staying at home full-time, and for many , ensuring their kids are in safe hands while they work is a constant challenge. In safe hands 翻譯：受到妥善照管 (They are in safe hands.)

get this done = wrap this up 趕快弄一弄

I’ll just get this done and then head to bed. Let’s wrap this up and go to sleep.

Do you think + 子句 = 你猜/你覺得...

Do you think it will rain tomorrow? Do you feel like it’s going to rain tomorrow?

I’ve just passed the halfway point of my life. 過了一半的人生

I am still young; I’ve just passed the halfway point of my life.

start operating / start operations 開始營運

When will this store start operating ? When is this store going to start operations ?

The hardest part is getting started. 萬事起頭難

The hardest part is getting started. All beginnings are difficult.

Toast bread / Roast Chicken (烤箱烤麵包/雞)

I toasted a slice of bread for breakfast. Toast the cheese slightly until it melts. We roasted a chicken for dinner. We grilled burgers. 鐵網烤肉-> grill bake the cake 烘培

As long as there are people, there are complaints. 只要...就會

As long as there are people , there are complaints.

Go out of your comfort zone.

Go out of your comfort zone.

resist the temptation 抗拒誘惑

She tried to resist the temptation of eating that extra slice of cake.

the Ignorance of sth = 對sth的無知

His ignorance of the situation led him to make poor decisions. [ˋɪgnərəns]

Don't get any ideas! 不要想太多

Don't get any ideas!

A simple life is also a kind of happiness.

A simple life is also a kind of happiness. He is kind of stupid. Kind of + adj. / a kind of + noun

I am desperate to do sth. 渴望做什麼

Desperate [ˋdɛspərɪt] adj. 嚴峻／渴望 The situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies. I am desperate to achieve success.

Since we're talking about this, 既然講到這個

Since we're talking about this , let's discuss what to do next. Now that we’ve mentioned this, I have a related question to ask.

If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me. （Hesitate 動詞）

If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me.

It’s no wonder why ... 難怪

She is cute; it's no wonder why you like her.

Am I part of the problem?

Am I part of the problem?

I'm unclear on sth 我不清楚

I'm unclear on the deadline for this project. Could you clarify?

poured cold water on sth/someone 潑了冷水

She poured cold water on our plan by saying it’s too risky.

throw someone off 讓人困惑

I don’t want to throw you off with too many details.

We want everything to be as easy as possible

We want everything to be as easy as possible

I heard a million times. 聽過上百次了

I heard a million times.

No one else has the information.

No one else has the information.

gratitude [n.] 感激 I am so grateful that ...

Show your gratitude . I am so grateful that ...

I won't let you down. 我不會辜負你的

I won't let you down.

Isn’t it a bit late to + V sth? 會不會太晚

Isn’t it a bit late to start learning English now?

desperate [adj.] / frustrate [V.] => I feel desperate and frustrated.

I feel desperate and frustrated . Don't frustrate him; he's just a beginner.

sober adj. 清醒 [ˋsobɚ]

He had been drinking all evening, but he seemed sober when I talked to him. She looked sober even after a dozen glasses of beer

Don't stall on me. 不要拖我的時間

We're running out of time. Don't stall on me. If you know something, just tell me. Don't stall on me.

Things don't go as planned (= as it was planned).

Things don't go as planned .

legitimate business [lɪˋdʒɪtəmɪt] adj.合法的

He doesn't run a legitimate business.

Follow logic [n.] / Be logical [adj.]

I believe that only things that follow logic are true. I think everything needs to be logical to be real. To me, something is true only if it aligns with logic. I trust that truth comes from things making logical sense. For me, everything must be logical to be considered true.

I just can't see how this is targeting me. 怎麼看都不像是針對我啊

I just can't see how this is targeting me. It doesn't seem like it's about me.

I didn't realize it. 不知不覺中

I didn't realize it, but I've been sitting here for four hours.

I took a moment to reflect on the decision. 反思

After the meeting, I needed some time to reflect on the feedback I received. I took a moment to reflect on the decision before giving my final answer.

You need to push back 反制/推回

He tried to push back against the new company policy but couldn't change their minds. The team decided to push back the project deadline by two weeks.

He gets jealous when others are doing better. 見不得人好

He gets jealous when others are doing better. He can't bear it when others succeed.

It is so relatable. 讓人感同身受

The characters in her books are so relatable. => Something resonates with my own experiences or feelings, making it easy to connect with.

I can only stay focused for the first 10 minutes of a meeting.

- 12月 11, 2024

I can only stay focused for the first 10 minutes of a meeting.

Trip me up 拌倒我/讓我犯錯

- 12月 11, 2024

I was running, and he tripped me up on purpose. The tricky question tripped me up during the test.

Science students 理組學生 liberal arts students 文組學生

Science students have better development than liberal arts students.

There is more to it. 還有更多

The problem seems simple, but there is more to it than we realize.

That is something! 還真有點什麼!

That is something!

high expectations of someone / for sth

He has high expectations for this project. He has high expectations of me.

Challenge which is accepted = Challenge accepted (省略關代)

Challenge which is accepted = Challenge accepted (省略關代)

Let's get on with it. 繼續做某事

Let's get on with it.

bluff [n.][v.] 虛張聲勢 (He is bluffing!)

We think they're bluffing , but we can't be sure. They threatened to walk away unless we lower the price, but I think they're bluffing. Our bluff was called. 我們虛張聲勢被發現了

I only pay attention seriously during the first 5 minutes of the meeting.

I only pay attention seriously during the first 5 minutes of the meeting.

Different aspects

During the meeting, we analyzed the problem from different aspects to find the best solution.

The battery is out of charge. Let's replace it. 電池沒電換電池

The battery is out of charge.(沒電) Let's replace it. ( 換電池 )

You need to take initiative to study. 主動學習

You need to take initiative to study.

We are open. 營業中/ We are closed. 打烊了

We are open . 營業中/ We are closed. 打烊了

Please keep it low-key. You're being too high-profile right now.

Please keep it low-key. You're being too high-profile right now.

Did I get it wrong? 我記錯了嗎? 我搞錯了嗎

Did I get it wrong?

Would you mind switching seats with me? 換位子

Would you mind swapping / switching / exchanging seats with me? I'd like to sit with my children.

You were tricked/deceived. 你被騙了

You were tricked by her in this. 她騙你 She deceived you about this.. She lied to you about this. She misled you about this. [mɪsˋlɛd]

I don't have my drive license with/on me.

I don't have my drive license with /on me. (用on會比較casual)

Bad actor 行為惡劣的人（或機構）

That company is such a bad actor ; they’re always breaking the rules . 那家公司行為惡劣，他們總是在違反規則

unwritten rules 淺規則

These are unwritten rules.

Stay aware of your surroundings. 注意周圍的環境保持警惕

Stay aware of your surroundings.

venture forth (= go explore) , whereabouts 下落.

From Pocahontas. A: It appears I've selected a perfect location. Not a savage inside. B: Just because we don't see them doesn't mean they're not out there. A: Well, then perhaps you should venture forth (= go explore) and determine their whereabouts 下落 .

Speaking of sth, ... 說道...

Speaking of learning English, I didn't know how to study it effectively at first, so I bought a lot of textbooks.

Follow in someone's footsteps. 跟隨someone的腳步

Follow in someone's footsteps .

worn out [adj.] 極累的/不能再用了

You look a little worn out. = You look a mess. My jeans are almost worn out.

In case+子句 / lest +原型動詞 (以免)

I took an earlier train to avoid be ing late. She lowered her voice so as not to wake the baby. He left quietly, in case he disturbed the others. lest” 後面通常接動詞原形（base form），因為它包含了一種虛擬語氣的用法，表達避免某事發生的目的。Lest 是一個稍顯正式或書面的詞，在日常口語中不如 so as not to 或 in case 常用。 She spoke softly , lest she reveal the secret . I get up early so as to stay healthy. (so as to = in order to)

As soon as 每當

As soon as I get into the bathroom, my kid rushes in. As soon as I enter the bathroom, my kid runs in . Every time I go into the bathroom, my kid follows me right away.

This is not mainstream. 非主流

This is not mainstream . 非主流

teared up (crying) Vs. tore (ripping sth apart)

He teared up during the emotional speech. [tɛr] She tore the paper into pieces. 都是tear的過去式, 但teared是哭, tore是撕

I'm just doing my job to earn a living. 我只是收錢辦事

I'm just doing my job to earn a living. 我只是收錢辦事

Take sth into somewhere / Put sth in somewhere

Take the food into the kitchen. Put the food in the kitchen.

Rush to do 搶著要

Everyone rushes to get the new product. People scrambled to grab the seats on the bus. Seriously, every time I'm using the bathroom, you always rush to use it too.

We are more advanced than we were 5 years ago. 比五年前更進步了

We are more advanced than we were 5 years ago. We are further ahead than we were 5 years ago.

Did you say something to me? 你有跟我說什麼嗎

Something = 肯定的、有確定事物存在的感覺。 I saw something strange. Anything = 不確定的、否定的、或較開放的情境(If you need anything, just call me.)。 I didn’t see anything strange.

Let’s put aside our differences and strive together. 讓我們放下成見一起努力

Let’s set aside our prejudices and work together. Let’s put aside our differences and strive together . Let’s let go of our biases and join forces to achieve success. We must put aside the prejudice to achieve harmony. //達成和諧

The aftertaste is really intense. 這個食物後勁很強

The aftertaste is really intense. This food has a strong aftereffect .

You have your opinions, and I have mine 你有你的想法, 我有我的

You have your opinions, and I have mine. You have your way of thinking , and I have mine. You see things your way, and I see them my way.

Stand up to sth 勇敢面對sth

You need to stand up to that bully and let them know they can’t mess with you. 你需要勇敢面對那個惡霸，讓他知道不能欺負你。

[v.] engage with/at/in / [adj.] I am not engaged

It’s hard to engage with the audience if they’re not paying attention. "如果觀眾不專心，很難與他們互動。" I am not engaged in this conversation. 我對這個對話沒有參與感。 I am not engaged at work these days. 我最近在工作上不太投入。 I am not engaged with the task right now. 我現在沒有投入這個任務。

Compete with sth/sbd 與..競爭

Our small bakery can’t compete with those big chain stores , but we’re trying! 我們的小麵包店無法與那些大型連鎖店競爭，但我們正在努力！

We’ve got it wrong so far. 我們目前都弄錯了

We’ve got it wrong so far , but I think we’re finally figuring it out now. 我們目前都弄錯了，但我覺得我們現在終於搞清楚了

Get in on that 參與進去

If they’re starting a new project, I definitely want to get in on that! 如果他們開始一個新項目，我一定要參與進去！

takes a proactive approach. 主動積極

She is always proactive . She always takes a proactive approach.

I worked for nothing again today 今天又做白工了

I worked for nothing again today.

Marginalized 邊緣化的

They’re working on programs to help marginalized communities have more opportunities.

accompany someone 陪伴你 / your company 你的陪伴

I'll accompany you to the store. //accompany -> 動詞 I enjoy your company during lunch. //company -> 名詞

He is 10 years "ahead of" / "behind" us

He’s ahead of us by at least a decade. He’s leading us by at least ten years. He is at least ten years ahead of us.

What he said might not be entirely right.

What he said might not be entirely right. [ɪnˋtaɪrlɪ]

The main financial supporter/ financial pillar 經濟支柱

He is his family's financial pillar. He is the main financial supporter in his family.

Today is my day off. 放假

Today is my day off. I am off work today. Did you take leave today? Did you take the day off . I have the day off today. I am off duty today. I will take four hours off tomorrow. 請四小時

He overturned/overruled/reversed our decision 他推翻我們的決定

He overturned our decision. He overruled our decision. He reversed our decision.

You can’t dictate to me! 你不能支配我

You can’t dictate to me how I should live my lif e. [ˋdɪktet]

What frustrates me the most is, ...

What frustrates me the most is , my kids just don't listen to me. I am frustrated. It is frustrating.

There is no rush. 不急

No need to rush /hurry. There is no rush. You don't have to be in a rush. You are always in such a hurry.

I am beyond your comprehension. 我超出了你的理解範圍

I am beyond your comprehension.

done with work. 下班

You're almost done with work, right? Almost time to clock out! How much longer until you're off? About time to get off work, huh?

the other day = a few days ago

I met my high school teacher the other day. (a few days ago) I was thinking this the other day.

What attracts you to him? 他有什麼吸引你?

What attracts you to him ? 他有什麼吸引你 ? What attracts him to you ? 你有什麼吸引他 ? What does he attract .. (錯誤, attract 沒有前面加助動詞這種用法)

He is kind of blunt but he means well. 他雖然有些直率，但他的本意是好的。

He is kind of blunt but he means well. 本意是好的 kind of = a little bit

working on new strategies 制定新策略

We're working on new strategies to improve our share of the market.

Be kind to yourself.

Buy something nice for yourself.

an entitled child, a spoiled child

He is an entitled child / a spoiled child.

conflict with someone

I had a conflict with him today. // conflict 當名詞 Their opinion on the matter conflicts with ours. // conflict 當動詞 They have a different opinion from ours.

I was stunned 我目瞪口呆

We were all stunned by the news. 使大吃一驚；使目瞪口呆 See ☝ astounding news 事情震驚 / stunning scene 景象震驚

She was choking with emotion. 激動到說不出話

As she gave her farewell speech , she was choking with emotion , her voice trembling with every word.

It really hit me hard. 感情上受打擊

When I saw the empty chair at the dinner table , it really hit me hard.

It keeps me sane. 保持理智

It keeps me sane.

How is it going to end?

How is it going to end?

He pulled (out) a few strands of my hair.

He pulled out quite a few strands of my hair. [strænd] He yanked a bunch of my hair out! 他拔了我好幾根頭髮

What is more to the point is + (whether/that/how) 更重要的事

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Everyone is discussing the design, but what is more to the point is whether it meets the client's needs.

I can help do sth

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I can help bathe the baby. I can help give the baby a bath.

in English/(skills), on my essay/(tasks).

I Made a great improvement in (skills). I Made great progress on (tasks). improvement 前可加 "a" progress前不加"a"

be entitled to 有資格/權力去

You are entitled to join this club. You have the right to join this club. You are qualified to join this club.

fall in love with someone.

I am falling in love with someone.

Overly passionate about sth 過度熱衷於

He is overly passionate about religion.

Change A in exchange for B. 用A交換B (交換用for)

用A換B Trade A for B. Exchange A for B.

Why are you sighing? 你為何嘆氣

Why are you sighing ? Why do you sigh ? What are you sighing about ?

What is this movie about?

What is this movie about? What's the story of this movie ? What is this movie showing?

lasted/continued for a long time 持續

This passion lasted for a long time. This kind of passion continued for a long time.

Do you prefer A or B?

Do you prefer pay it in cash or via line pay?

fall out 鬧翻/撕破臉(掉出來)

We are falling out ( over something trivial).

Why you can't hold down a job? hold down = 保持在

Why you can't hold down a job ? hold down = 保持在

sth suits you better 更適合你

Compared with B, A suits you better. (A is more suitable for you) Life is often compared to a journey. compared with: 比較相同或不同 compare to: 也是比較, 但用在說明兩者類似或相同

It has always been like this. 一直都是這樣

It has always been like this. It stayed the same. It hasn't changed at all.

I don't feel the cold 不怕冷

I don't feel the cold. The cold doesn't bother me. Put on some extra layers. 多穿一點

There is nothing romantic about it.

There is nothing romantic about it.

very few flaws, almost prefect 沒什麼好挑剔

He has very few flaws , almost none at all. There's hardly anything wrong with him, practically prefect. practically表示「幾乎」, 並帶有「實際上」或「事實上」的意味。

he never means it. 他從來都不是認真的

He always says the same thing, but he never means it. He says that every time, but he's never serious about it.

observational skills (n.)/observant (adj.) 觀察力

He doesn't have good observational skills . He isn't very observant .

I'll have to pass. 我無法參加

I'll have to pass.

Here, it is assumed that + 陳述 / assume that + 陳述

Here, it is assumed that all the students are well prepared for the lesson before the class.

Which store did your package go to? 你商品寄到哪?

Where was your item sent ? Which store did your package go to?

As a matter of 取決於...、由...決定

As a matter of fact, I spent my childhood in the countryside. It is just a matter of time. What makes this small matter so important to you?

It is far more powerful than they could have imagined.

It is far more powerful than they could have imagined.

At the end of the day 到頭來;不管怎麽說

At the end of the day the new manager is worse than the previous one Our teacher told us a funny joke at the end of the class. At the end of the day , I just want to go home and have a good sleep. 忙碌了一整天之後..

It's way too little 太少

It's way too little = It's far from enough

Wear something warm. 穿溫暖一點

Dress warmly. Keep your self warm. Wear something warm.

It means a lot to me.

It means a lot to me.

It's quite intimidating. / I feel intimidated (by sth).

It's quite intimidating. I feel intimidated. I feel intimidated by people who are overly confident. When everyone started asking questions at once , I felt intimidated. at once = 同時/立刻

compare with sth