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時間不等人!蝦皮直營超多優惠折扣,買越多省越多 👉 https://s.shopee.tw/7Aa2oAIFqI 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/daily-english/discussing-sports-events-in-english 這集教你怎麼用英文聊比賽,從 NBA 到世界盃到棒球都通。 學會 5 句必備句型:開場、講戰況逆轉、表達中立熱情、形容驚險結尾、最後給冠軍預測。 跟外國同事茶水間 5 分鐘的閒聊不再卡關。 週一早上茶水間,Kevin 還在為昨晚 Lakers 季後賽絕殺亢奮。他逮到剛走進來的 Hannah,立刻抓著她重播比賽過程。 English Dialogue Kevin: Did you catch the game last night? Hannah: I caught the last 10 minutes — turned it on while I was cooking. What did I miss? Kevin: The whole thing. We were down by 12 in the third, and then the bench guys went absolutely crazy. Hannah: That’s why my Twitter was going nuts. Who was clutch? Kevin: Jordan Reyes. Three-pointer with 8 seconds left, full defender in his face. Absolutely insane. Hannah: I’m not even a Lakers fan, but that’s appointment TV at this point. Kevin: Right? Total underdog moment — three bench rookies, nobody had them on the radar two months ago. Hannah: How close was the finish? Kevin: It came down to the wire. Reyes’ shot tied it, then free throws with 0.4 on the clock to win it. Hannah: 0.4 seconds? That’s a nail-biter. I would’ve had a heart attack. Kevin: The bar I was at went silent for the free throw, then exploded. Best moment of the year. Hannah: Okay so we’ve got it in the bag for the series now, right? Kevin: Don’t jinx it. They’re a team that lives for the comeback. We can’t blow it from here. 中文翻譯 Kevin:你昨晚有看比賽嗎? Hannah:我只有看到最後10分鐘啦,煮飯的時候順手打開。前面錯過什麼? Kevin:你根本錯過整場精華。我們第三節還落後12分,結果替補球員直接大爆發。 Hannah:難怪我的 Twitter 整個瘋掉。誰最關鍵? Kevin:Jordan Reyes。剩8秒的時候投進三分,而且防守的人整個貼臉,誇張到爆。 Hannah:我根本不是湖人迷,但這場比賽現在已經是「必看等級」了。 Kevin:對吧?完全就是逆襲劇情。三個替補菜鳥,兩個月前根本沒人注意他們。 Hannah:結尾多接近? Kevin:比賽拖到最後一刻。Reyes 那球追平,然後剩0.4秒靠罰球直接收掉。 Hannah:0.4秒?這也太刺激了吧,我心臟會受不了。 Kevin:我那間酒吧,罰球時全場安靜到不行,進球後直接炸開。今年最爽時刻。 Hannah:所以這整個系列賽應該穩了吧? Kevin:不要烏鴉嘴。他們就是專門逆轉的球隊,我們現在可不能搞砸。 ☕ 如果內容有幫助 😊請我們喝杯咖啡支持創作: https://p.ecpay.com.tw/E34AEEA 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost catch (the game) / kætʃ / v. → 看/追到(比賽、節目) (比 watch 口語,特別指「沒從頭看完,但有跟到」的觀看模式) 例句:I caught the second half on replay.(我看回放追了下半場。) down by ___ / daʊn baɪ / phr. → 落後幾分 (運動比賽固定句式,後面接數字——up by X 就是領先幾分) 例句:We were down by 5 going into halftime.(中場休息時我們落後 5 分。) clutch / klʌtʃ / adj. → 關鍵時刻表現超強的 (運動最高讚美——指關鍵時刻不會手軟、心臟超大顆的球員) 例句:He’s the most clutch player in the league.(他是聯盟裡最關鍵時刻的球員。) underdog / ˈʌndərˌdɔːɡ / n. → 不被看好的弱隊/選手 (賠率低、外界唱衰但有翻盤潛力的角色——西方文化超愛 underdog story) 例句:Everyone loves an underdog story.(大家都愛冷門翻盤的故事。) came down to the wire / keɪm daʊn tu ðə waɪər / phr. → 拖到最後一刻才分勝負 (賽馬從衝線鋼絲延伸出的隱喻,比 close finish 更生動) 例句:The election came down to the wire.(這場選舉拖到最後一刻才分勝負。) nail-biter / ˈneɪlˌbaɪtər / n. → 緊張到咬指甲的比賽 (畫面感超強的名詞,緊張刺激的勝負戲都能用,不限運動) 例句:That final episode was a total nail-biter.(那集大結局根本是緊張到咬指甲。) comeback / ˈkʌmˌbæk / n. → 反敗為勝、強勢回歸 (從落後到反超的劇情,運動最戲劇化的瞬間,也用在事業/樂壇 comeback) 例句:That was the greatest comeback in playoff history.(那是季後賽史上最神的逆轉。) blow it / bloʊ ɪt / v. → 砸鍋、把領先輸掉 (從領先到輸掉、把好牌打爛的口語,運動/工作/感情都通) 例句:They were up by 20 and they blew it.(他們領先 20 分還是輸掉。) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns Did you catch the game last night? → 你昨晚有看比賽嗎? Did you catch the game last night?(你昨晚有看比賽嗎?)| 替換詞:Did you watch(你看了嗎)/Were you watching(你那時候有在看嗎) 💡 注意動詞——是 catch,不是 watch。Catch 給人「不小心被吸進去」的感覺,比 watch 有節奏感。台灣人聊比賽常會直譯「你看了嗎」變 “Did you see it”,但 native 在運動語境裡幾乎都用 catch。同樣結構也適用 podcast、Netflix——”Did you catch that episode?” 都很自然。 We were down by ___ and then ___ → 我們落後…然後… We were down by 12 in the third, and then the bench guys went absolutely crazy.(第三節落後 12 分,然後板凳球員整個炸開。)| 替換詞:We were trailing by X(我們落後 X 分)/We were behind X going into Y(進入 Y 時候我們落後 X) 💡 這個句式是「比賽轉折」的萬用敘事公式。前半段給數字(落後幾分)建立緊張,後半段用 “and then” 引爆轉折。注意是 “the third”——口語直接省略 quarter,因為運動語境大家都知道。記得:聊比賽不是讀統計報告,是說故事。數字+轉折是最有戲劇張力的講法。 I’m not even a [team] fan, but ___ → 我又不是…粉,但… I’m not even a Lakers fan, but that’s appointment TV at this point.(我又不是 Lakers 粉,但這已經是必看節目了。)| 替換詞:I don’t even follow X, but(我又沒在追 X,但)/You don’t have to be a fan to(你不用是粉絲也會…) 💡 這句是中立第三方表達熱情的最高招。台灣人常會擔心「我又不懂這隊,會不會講錯」而選擇沉默。Native 反而會用這句強化讚美——「連我不是粉都這樣覺得」等於告訴對方:這事情真的精彩到跨越粉絲圈。在運動、音樂、電影任何 fandom 場合都通用。 It came down to the wire → 拖到最後一刻才分勝負 It came down to the wire. Reyes’ shot tied it, then free throws with 0.4 on the clock.(拖到最後一刻。Reyes 那球追平,剩 0.4 秒罰球決勝。)| 替換詞:It went down to the last second(拖到最後一秒)/It was decided in the final moments(最後一刻才決定) 💡 「Wire」原本是賽馬終點線的鋼絲,這個 metaphor 讓比賽結尾的緊張感畫面化。Came down to the wire 是過去式定型句,講已結束的比賽。如果是進行式,會說 “It’s coming down to the wire.”。在工作場合也能用——選舉、deadline、合約談判,任何「接近極限才落幕」的局勢都能用。 We’ve got it in the bag → 這已經穩了 We’ve got it in th
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時間不等人!蝦皮直營超多優惠折扣,買越多省越多 👉 https://s.shopee.tw/7Aa2oAIFqI 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/daily-english/top-5-english-mistakes-taiwanese 這集列出 5 個台灣人最常犯、外國人聽了最想糾正的英文錯誤—— 「How to say?」「Open the light」「I very like it」「Of course!」「Same same」 一次拆解直譯陷阱,給你母語者真正會用的版本。挑一個從今天開始換口,比學十個新單字還有感。 Tina 開完會後抓著外商同事 Ryan,想搞清楚為什麼她的英文被老闆說 cute but Mandarin-influenced。 English Dialogue Tina: Ryan, can I ask you something honestly? My American client said my English is cute but Mandarin-influenced. What does that even mean? Ryan: Ha! He probably noticed a few patterns. Don’t take it personally—every Taiwanese English speaker has a pet peeve list someone could make. Tina: Now I’m dying to know. What did I say wrong? Ryan: Okay, first one—did you say “How to say?” when you forgot a word? Tina: Maybe. That’s wrong? Ryan: It comes across as broken. Native speakers say “How do you say…?” or “What’s the word for…?” Tina: Oh no. What else? Ryan: “Open the light.” We don’t open lights, we turn them on. And turn them off, not close them. Tina: I literally said that yesterday. Ryan: Number three—“I very like it.” Skip “very” before “like.” Just say “I really like it” or “I love it.” Tina: Number four? Ryan: “Of course.” Be careful with that one. In English, “of course” can sound a little sarcastic, like “duh, obviously.” Try swapping it for “Sure” or “Definitely.” Tina: Wait, really? I say “of course” all day. Ryan: And finally—“Same same.” We don’t repeat words for emphasis like that. Native speakers say “pretty similar” or “basically the same.” Tina: Five strikes in one conversation. I’m going to overthink every sentence now. Ryan: Don’t! Just notice them and gradually swap. The nuance comes with practice. Your English is great—just a little Mandarin-flavored. 中文翻譯 Tina:Ryan,老實問你,我美國客戶說我的英文「可愛但有中文味」。那到底是什麼意思? Ryan:哈!他大概注意到一些固定模式。別放心上——每個台灣人說英文都有一份「老外抓狂清單」可以列。 Tina:你害我超想知道。我到底說錯了什麼? Ryan:好,第一個——你忘記字的時候是不是會說「How to say?」 Tina:可能吧。這樣不對? Ryan:聽起來像破英文。母語者會說「How do you say…?」或「What’s the word for…?」 Tina:天啊,還有呢? Ryan:「Open the light.」我們不會 open 燈,我們是 turn on。關掉是 turn off,不是 close。 Tina:我昨天才這樣講。 Ryan:第三個——「I very like it.」動詞前面不要加 very。直接說「I really like it」或「I love it」。 Tina:第四個呢? Ryan:「Of course.」這個要小心。英文的 of course 聽起來會有點諷刺,像在說「廢話、你怎麼問這個」。可以換成「Sure」或「Definitely」。 Tina:等等,真假?我整天都在講 of course 耶。 Ryan:最後一個——「Same same.」我們不會用重複疊字來強調。母語者會說「pretty similar」或「basically the same」。 Tina:一場對話五個錯誤,我之後每句都要過度思考了。 Ryan:別!只要意識到、慢慢替換。語感是練出來的。你英文很好——只是有一點中文口音的味道。 ☕ 如果內容有幫助 😊請我們喝杯咖啡支持創作: https://p.ecpay.com.tw/E34AEEA 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost Mandarin-influenced / ˈmæn.də.rɪn ˈɪn.flu.ənst / adj. → 帶有中文影響的(說法/句型) (外國人形容台灣人英文最常用的詞,比 broken English 委婉) Her email sounds Mandarin-influenced.(她的 email 帶有明顯中文味。) pet peeve / ˌpet ˈpiːv / n. → 個人特別受不了的小事 (每個人都有自己的雷區,是英文聊天超實用的字) Loud chewing is my biggest pet peeve.(吃東西大聲嘴是我最受不了的事。) turn on / turn off / tɝːn ɑːn / phr. v. → 打開/關掉(電器、燈、機器) (只用在會通電的東西,不能用 open / close) Please turn off the AC before you leave.(離開前請關冷氣。) sarcastic / sɑːrˈkæs.tɪk / adj. → 諷刺的、語帶嘲諷的 (語氣描述,台灣人常忽略英文「字面禮貌但語氣 sarcastic」的差別) That sounded a bit sarcastic—are you upset?(你語氣有點諷刺耶,你不爽嗎?) swap / swɑːp / v. → 替換、互換 (像「換口頭禪」「換衣服」「換座位」都用 swap,比 change 更口語) Try to swap “very” for “really” before verbs.(動詞前把 very 換成 really。) nuance / ˈnuː.ɑːns / n. → 細微差異、語感 (語言中最難掌握的部分,外國人很愛用這個字形容語感) The nuance between sure and of course is huge.(sure 和 of course 的細微差異很大。) overthink / ˌoʊ.vɚˈθɪŋk / v. → 想太多、過度分析 (學語言常見的副作用,怕說錯反而不敢開口) Don’t overthink it—just say it.(別想太多,講就對了。) pretty similar / ˈprɪt̬.i ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ / phr. → 相當類似(取代 same same) (pretty 在這裡不是「漂亮」,是「相當、頗為」) These two products are pretty similar.(這兩個產品蠻像的。) basically the same / ˈbeɪ.sɪ.kli ðə seɪm / phr. → 基本上一樣 (職場、會議、產品比較最常用,比 same same 專業) It’s basically the same as the old version.(基本上跟舊版一樣。) Mandarin-flavored / ˈmæn.də.rɪn ˈfleɪ.vɚd / adj. → 帶有中文味道的(口語版) (比 -influenced 更輕鬆友善的說法,朋友間講最自然) Your English is Mandarin-flavored in a charming way.(你的英文中文味,但很可愛。) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns How do you say …? → 這個…英文怎麼說?(取代 How to say) How do you say “報帳” in English?(「報帳」英文怎麼說?)| 替換詞:What’s the word for(這個的字是什麼)/ How would you say(會怎麼說) 💡 中文「怎麼說?」直譯成 How to say?少了主詞和助動詞。英文必須有「你」(you)和正確時態,這是最常見的破綻句。 It comes across as … → 聽起來/給人…的感覺 That phrase comes across as rude.(那句聽起來很沒禮貌。)| 替換詞:comes across as broken(破英文)/ comes across as sarcastic(諷刺) 💡 描述「印象、感覺」的高階用法,比 sounds like 更精準。職場、約會、面試都用得上,意思是「不是你本意,但對方會這樣感受到」。 Skip … before … → 在…之前不要加…(口語糾錯句) Skip “very” before “like.”(like 前面不要加 very。)| 替換詞:Skip “the” before(前面不要加 the)
【推薦】📝 賴世雄獨門英文法心法+圖表+練習一次搞懂 ➜ https://s.shopee.tw/AKO1JfgYp4 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/travel-english/hotel-wifi-complaint-english 出國 check in 後發現 Wi-Fi 一直斷線、訊號超差怎麼辦?這集教你用英文跟飯店櫃台抱怨網路問題、 要求技術支援、爭取免費補償,學會 spotty、lag、outage、workaround 等實用單字, 還有萬用句「Is there any way I can…?」下次出差旅行不再卡關。 Karen 國外出差,剛 check in 就發現房間 Wi-Fi 一直斷線,找 front desk 的 David 求救。 Karen: Hi, sorry to bother you, but the Wi-Fi in my room keeps dropping. David: Oh no, I'm really sorry to hear that. How long has it been spotty? Karen: Since I checked in this morning. I can barely get a signal near the bed. David: That's frustrating, especially when you're trying to work. Have you tried reconnecting with the credentials printed on your keycard? Karen: Yeah, three times. It connects, then dies after a minute. There's so much lag I can't even open my email. David: Got it. We had a brief outage earlier, but the router on the 8th floor should be back online. Let me reset it from our end. Karen: Is there any way I can use a wired connection? I have a Zoom call in twenty minutes. David: Unfortunately the rooms aren't wired, but the business lounge has stable Wi-Fi as a workaround. I can get you in right now. Karen: That works. Could you send someone up later to take a look at my room too? David: Of course. I'll send our tech up within the hour. And honestly, for the trouble, would you mind if we comped your breakfast tomorrow as compensation? Karen: That's really kind, thank you. I just need the internet to work for my meeting. David: Totally understand. Let me walk you to the lounge now so your call won't miss a beat. 中文翻譯 Karen:哈囉,不好意思打擾一下,我房間的 Wi-Fi 一直斷線。 David:噢不,真的很抱歉。訊號斷斷續續多久了? Karen:早上 check in 之後就這樣。我在床邊幾乎收不到訊號。 David:這真的很煩,尤其你還要工作。你有用房卡上的帳密重新連看看嗎? Karen:有啊,連三次。連上之後一分鐘就斷掉。卡到我連 email 都打不開。 David:了解。我們稍早有短暫的網路中斷,不過 8 樓的路由器應該已經恢復了。我從這邊幫你重設一下。 Karen:有沒有什麼辦法可以用有線連線?我二十分鐘後有一個 Zoom 會議。 David:很抱歉房間沒有有線網路,不過商務貴賓室的 Wi-Fi 很穩,可以先當作替代方案。我現在就帶你進去。 Karen:可以。可以等等也派人上來看一下我房間嗎? David:當然可以。我一小時內會派工程人員上去。說真的,造成你的不便,我們明天的早餐免費招待你當作補償可以嗎? Karen:你人真好,謝謝。我現在只是真的需要網路撐過這場會議。 David:完全理解。我現在就帶你去貴賓室,保證你的會議一秒都不耽誤。 ☕ 如果內容有幫助 😊請我們喝杯咖啡支持創作: https://p.ecpay.com.tw/E34AEEA 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost spotty / ˈspɑː.t̬i / adj. → 斷斷續續的、不穩定的 (最常用在 Wi-Fi、手機訊號、表現不穩定的狀態) The cell service here is really spotty.(這裡的手機收訊真的很爛。) lag / læɡ / n. → 延遲、卡頓 (科技類最常用,視訊、遊戲、串流都用) There’s so much lag on this video call.(這通視訊嚴重延遲。) credentials / krəˈden.ʃəlz / n. → 帳號密碼、登入資訊 (比 username and password 更專業,IT 場合常見) Please enter your Wi-Fi credentials on the keycard.(請輸入房卡上的 Wi-Fi 帳密。) outage / ˈaʊ.t̬ɪdʒ / n. → 服務中斷 (網路、電力、水都可以用,比 break 更正式) We had a power outage last night.(我們昨晚停電。) router / ˈruː.t̬ɚ / n. → 路由器、無線分享器 (注意美式發音是「ruː」不是「raʊ」) Try restarting the router.(試試看重啟路由器。) reset / ˌriːˈset / v. → 重設、重啟 (IT 萬用動詞,路由器、密碼、手機都能 reset) Let me reset your password.(我幫你重設密碼。) workaround / ˈwɝː.kə.raʊnd / n. → 替代方案、變通辦法 (不是完美解法,但能繞過問題的方法) Using the lobby Wi-Fi is a temporary workaround.(用大廳的 Wi-Fi 是暫時的變通方法。) compensation / ˌkɑːm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən / n. → 補償 (飯店、航空業最常聽到,可以是退款或免費升等) We’d like to offer breakfast as compensation.(我們想以早餐作為補償。) comp / kɑːmp / v. → 免費招待(complimentary 的縮寫) (美式服務業超常見,意思是「店家請你」) The manager comped our drinks.(經理免費請我們喝飲料。) barely / ˈber.li / adv. → 幾乎沒有、勉強 (用一個小詞表達很大的不滿,超好用) I can barely hear you.(我幾乎聽不到你。) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns … keeps + V-ing → 一直、不斷地(重複發生的煩躁狀況) The Wi-Fi keeps dropping.(Wi-Fi 一直斷線。)| 替換詞:keeps freezing(一直當機)/ keeps shutting off(一直自動關機) 💡 用 keeps + V-ing 抱怨最有畫面感。常被直譯成「always」,但 keep 更精準——它強調「一次又一次」,櫃台聽到立刻知道事情沒完沒了。 I can barely + V → 幾乎沒辦法(小詞大力量) I can barely get a signal near the bed.(床邊幾乎收不到訊號。)| 替換詞:barely hear(幾乎聽不到)/ barely see(幾乎看不到) 💡 比起 “I can’t”,barely 更柔和但更有畫面,讓對方感受到你「努力試了還是不行」,比直接抱怨「不行」更容易得到同理。 Is there any way I can …? → 有沒有什麼辦法可以…? Is there any way I can use a wired connection?(有沒有什麼辦法可以用有線連線?)| 替換詞:get a late checkout(延後退房)/ switch rooms(換房間) 💡 飯店萬用神句。比「I want…」「Can I have…」更禮貌,給對方台階下。在西方服務業,越是給空間,越容易拿到 yes。 Could you send someone up to …? → 可以派人來…嗎? Could you send someone up to take a look at my room?(可以派人上來看一下我房間嗎?)| 替換詞:take a look(檢查)/ deliver extra towels(送多的毛巾) 💡 飯店請求技術支援、送東西、搬行李都用這句。take a look 比 fix it 更柔和,不會讓對方覺得你在下命令。 Would you mind if + 過去式…? → 你介意我…嗎?(最委婉的提議) Would you mind if we comped your breakfast?(你介意我們免費招待早餐嗎?)| 替換詞:if I switched rooms(如果我換房間)/ if I checked out late(如果我延後退房) 💡 注意動詞用「過去式」(comped 不是 comp),這是英文特殊規則,表達「假設語氣」。回答 No, not at all 才是「不介意,請便」,別答錯。 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
【推薦】📝 賴世雄獨門英文法心法+圖表+練習一次搞懂 ➜ https://s.shopee.tw/AKO1JfgYp4 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/daily-english/negotiating-rent-with-landlord 美國的房租這幾年漲得兇,台北也不遑多讓。 某天信箱收到房東的一封信:“Your rent will increase by 10% starting next month.”——心都涼了一半。 其實這時候不是只能默默接受,學會用英文好好談一輪,房東通常會願意聽你說。 在公寓樓下大廳遇到 landlord Brian,Sarah 想談談下個月開始的 rent 調漲。 Sarah: Hey Brian, do you have a minute? I wanted to talk about my lease. Brian: Sure, Sarah. What’s on your mind? Sarah: I got your message about the rent going up next month. Honestly, it caught me off guard. Brian: I know it’s not great news. The market rate has gone up, and my property tax went up too. Sarah: I get that. But a 10% hike is pretty steep. I was wondering if there’s any room for negotiation. Brian: I’m open to talking. What did you have in mind? Sarah: What if we meet in the middle? Maybe a 5% increase instead of 10. My budget’s already pretty stretched with utilities included. Brian: 5% is a bit low for me. Let me think. Sarah: I’ve been a reliable tenant for two years now. Always paid on time, no complaints from the neighbors. Brian: That’s true. You’ve been one of the easiest tenants I’ve had. Sarah: Would you consider locking in a lower rate if I sign a two-year lease? That way you get stability too. Brian: That actually works for me. Let’s go with a 5% increase and a two-year contract. I’ll send you the new lease this week. Sarah: That sounds fair. Thanks for hearing me out, Brian. 中文翻譯 Sarah:嘿 Brian,有空嗎?我想跟你聊一下我的租約。 Brian:當然,Sarah,你有什麼事? Sarah:我收到你下個月要漲房租的訊息了,老實說有點措手不及。 Brian:我知道這不是什麼好消息,市場行情漲了,我的房屋稅也跟著漲。 Sarah:我懂。但漲 10% 真的有點多,我在想是不是還有商量的空間? Brian:我可以聊聊,你的想法是什麼? Sarah:那我們各退一步?改成漲 5% 而不是 10%。我預算已經很吃緊了,水電費還含在裡面。 Brian:嗯,5% 對我來說有點低,讓我想想。 Sarah:我已經當你兩年的好房客了,租金都準時繳,鄰居也沒人抱怨。 Brian:這倒是真的,你算是我遇過最好相處的房客之一。 Sarah:那如果我簽兩年的約,你會考慮鎖定比較低的租金嗎?這樣你也比較穩定。 Brian:這個我可以接受,那就漲 5%、簽兩年約。我這週把新合約寄給你。 Sarah:很公平,謝謝你願意聽我說,Brian。 ☕ 如果內容有幫助 😊請我們喝杯咖啡支持創作: https://p.ecpay.com.tw/E34AEEA 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost lease / liːs / n. → 租約 (房子的書面契約,可當動詞用,意思是「租」) I’m renewing my lease next month.(我下個月要續租。) hike / haɪk / n. → 漲幅、調漲 (多用於價格、租金、稅金的上漲,比 increase 更口語) A 10% rent hike is hard to swallow.(漲 10% 的租金真的難以接受。) tenant / ˈtɛnənt / n. → 房客 (租房子住的人,房東叫 landlord) She’s been a great tenant for years.(她當好房客已經好幾年了。) utilities / juːˈtɪlətiz / n. → 水電瓦斯費 (通常複數形,包含水、電、瓦斯,有時還含網路) Are utilities included in the rent?(水電有含在租金裡嗎?) reliable / rɪˈlaɪəbl / adj. → 可靠的、值得信賴的 (用來形容人或東西穩定、不出包) He’s a reliable employee.(他是個可靠的員工。) stretched / strɛtʃt / adj. → 吃緊的、繃緊的 (形容預算、時間、人力被拉到極限) My budget is already stretched this month.(我這個月預算已經吃緊了。) meet in the middle / phrase → 各退一步、折衷 (談判時雙方都讓一點,找到中間點) Let’s meet in the middle and split the cost.(我們各退一步,費用對分吧。) lock in / phrasal verb → 鎖定(價格、合約) (把條件固定下來,未來不會變動) Can we lock in this rate for two years?(我們能把這個價格鎖兩年嗎?) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns I was wondering if… → 我在想是不是…(客氣探詢的開場句) I was wondering if there’s any room for negotiation.(我在想是不是還有商量的空間。)| 替換詞:we could talk later(我們等下能聊聊嗎)/ you’d be open to a discount(你願不願意給折扣) 💡 用過去式 was wondering 比現在式 wonder 更客氣,是英文中非常實用的「軟化請求」技巧。台灣人常直接說 “Can you…?”,但在談判或拜託別人時,這句反而更得體。 What if we…? → 那如果我們…?(提案折衷的句型) What if we meet in the middle?(那如果我們各退一步呢?)| 替換詞:split the difference(折衷一下)/ try a different approach(換個方式試試) 💡 這個句型在英文談判中超好用,因為它不是強硬要求,而是丟出一個假設讓對方思考,給雙方台階下。比 “I want…” 來得有彈性。 Would you consider…? → 你會考慮…嗎?(禮貌提議句型) Would you consider locking in a lower rate?(你會考慮鎖定比較低的租金嗎?)| 替換詞:waiving the fee(免收這筆費用)/ extending the deadline(延長期限) 💡 Would you consider 比 Can you 更尊重對方的決定權,給對方思考空間,不會讓人覺得被逼。談薪水、議價、請假都很適合用。 That way you get… → 這樣你也可以…(強調雙贏的句型) That way you get stability too.(這樣你也比較穩定。)| 替換詞:peace of mind(安心)/ a long-term tenant(一個長租客) 💡 談判時別只說自己想要什麼,要把對方的好處也講清楚。”That way you get…” 是把雙贏明示出來的關鍵句,房東、老闆、廠商聽了都會比較容易點頭。 ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 美鳳姐天天喝的【補體素優蛋白EX】 ✅222增肌關鍵:20g蛋白質、2倍*BCAA及維生素D ✅義大利摩洛血橙:促進新陳代謝 慶祝母親節,給爸媽正港ㄟ好體力👉 https://sofm.pse.is/8zsg74 *蛋白質可用於肌肉生長 **與補體素優蛋白(原味)即飲配方營養素相比 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
飛機剛降落,行李還沒拿,第一件事就是開手機。可是漫遊跳出來那串收費通知,每秒都在燒錢。 你站在出境大廳,看到 “Buy a Local eSIM“ 的小櫃台,深吸一口氣走過去——然後英文卡住了。 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/travel-english/buying-esim-at-airport Rachel 剛下飛機,拖著行李走到機場 eSIM 櫃台前,向店員 Tom 詢問資費方案。 English Dialogue Rachel: Hi, I just landed and I’m looking for a local data plan for my phone. Tom: Sure thing. Are you thinking eSIM or a physical SIM card? Rachel: eSIM, please. Is my phone compatible with your network? Tom: What model is it? iPhone 15 Pro? Yeah, you’re good to go. Rachel: Great. I’ll be here for ten days. What plans do you have? Tom: We’ve got 10 GB for thirty bucks, or unlimited for fifty-five. Both include tethering. Rachel: I do a lot of video calls. Let’s go with unlimited. How long is it valid for? Tom: Fifteen days from activation. You can top up later if you need. Rachel: Could you walk me through the setup? I’ve never done this before. Tom: No worries. I’ll send the QR code to your email. Scan it from your phone settings and the line activates in about two minutes. Rachel: What if it doesn’t work? Tom: Bring your phone back, I’ll be here till ten. Coverage is solid almost everywhere — you shouldn’t have any issues. Rachel: Perfect. Thanks for making this easy. 中文翻譯 Rachel:嗨,我剛下飛機,想找一個當地的數據方案。 Tom:沒問題。你想要 eSIM 還是實體 SIM 卡? Rachel:eSIM。我手機支援你們的網路嗎? Tom:你哪一支?iPhone 15 Pro?沒問題,可以用。 Rachel:好。我會待 10 天。有哪些方案? Tom:10 GB 30 美金,或吃到飽 55 美金,都含分享熱點。 Rachel:我會用很多視訊。那就吃到飽。有效期多久? Tom:啟用後 15 天。需要的話之後可以加值。 Rachel:可以帶我一步步設定嗎?我沒裝過。 Tom:沒問題。我把 QR 碼寄到你 email。從手機設定掃一下,大概兩分鐘就會啟用。 Rachel:萬一不通怎麼辦? Tom:手機帶回來找我,我待到 10 點。訊號覆蓋幾乎都很穩,應該不會有問題。 Rachel:太好了,謝謝你弄得這麼順。 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost eSIM/ ˈiː.sɪm / n. → 內嵌式電子 SIM 卡 (不需要實體卡,掃 QR 碼直接啟用,是現在出國上網的主流) My new phone only supports eSIM, no physical card slot.(我新手機只支援 eSIM,沒有實體卡槽。) data plan / ˈdeɪ.tə plæn / n. → 行動數據方案 (指手機上網的資費組合,不是電話通話費) I picked the cheapest data plan for my trip.(我這趟旅行選了最便宜的數據方案。) compatible / kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl / adj. → 相容的、可搭配使用的 (問「這個能用嗎」最專業的講法) Is this charger compatible with my laptop?(這個充電器跟我筆電相容嗎?) unlimited / ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.t̬ɪd / adj. → 無上限的、吃到飽 (資費關鍵字,聽到這個就知道流量沒限制) The hotel offers unlimited Wi-Fi for guests.(飯店提供房客無限 Wi-Fi。) tethering / ˈteð.ər.ɪŋ / n. → 分享熱點給其他裝置 (用手機網路給筆電或平板上網的正式說法) Does this plan allow tethering?(這個方案可以分享熱點嗎?) activation / ˌæk.təˈveɪ.ʃən / n. → 啟用、開通 (注意:天數從 activation 開始算,不是從付款) The plan is valid for 30 days from activation.(方案從啟用日起 30 天有效。) top up / tɑːp ʌp / phr.v. → 加值、儲值 (任何有餘額的東西都能 top up:交通卡、預付卡、會員卡) I need to top up my transit card before the train.(搭車前我要先幫交通卡加值。) QR code / ˌkjuː.ɑːr ˈkoʊd / n. → QR 碼、掃描碼 (讀作「Q-R code」,不要拼成「快客」) Scan the QR code with your camera.(用相機掃這個 QR 碼。) coverage / ˈkʌv.ər.ɪdʒ / n. → 訊號覆蓋範圍 (買網路前一定要問的關鍵字,城市穩不代表郊區也穩) How’s the coverage in the mountains?(山區的訊號覆蓋怎麼樣?) good to go / ɡʊd tə ɡoʊ / phr. → 沒問題、可以了 (超美式口語,店員、技師、櫃台都常講) Your account is set up — you’re good to go.(你帳號好了,可以開始用。) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns I’m looking for … → 我在找…… / 我想要…… I’m looking for a charger for my MacBook.(我在找 MacBook 的充電器。)| 替換詞:a refund(退款)/ a quieter table(更安靜的位子)/ size eight in this(這雙的 8 號) 💡 開口萬用句。比 “Give me …” 客氣,比 “Do you have …?” 主動。在任何店、任何櫃台、任何國家都通用。 Is my phone compatible with …? → 我的手機跟……相容嗎? Is my phone compatible with 5G?(我的手機支援 5G 嗎?)| 替換詞:this app(這個 App)/ your charger(你的充電器)/ the latest iOS(最新的 iOS) 💡 不要說 “Does my phone work?” 那很模糊。”Compatible with” 一講出來就很專業,店員會直接告訴你型號需求。 How long is it valid for? → 有效期多久? How long is it valid for after activation?(啟用後有效多久?)| 替換詞:this voucher(這張券)/ the warranty(這個保固)/ the visa(這個簽證) 💡 “Valid for” 是契約感的標準用語,會出現在收據、合約、簽證、優惠券上。比 “How long does it last?” 更精準。 Could you walk me through …? → 可以帶我一步步……嗎? Could you walk me through how the insurance works?(可以帶我一步步看保險怎麼用嗎?)| 替換詞:the setup(設定)/ the form(這份表格)/ the check-in process(入住流程) 💡 英文裡最禮貌的「我是新手請慢慢講」。對方聽到這句會自動把語速放慢、把重點說清楚,不會讓你覺得自己很笨。 What if it doesn’t work? → 萬一不行(不通/壞掉)怎麼辦? What if it doesn’t work after I leave the airport?(萬一我離開機場後不通怎麼辦?)| 替換詞:I miss my flight(我錯過航班)/ I lose the receipt(我弄丟收據)/ it breaks down(它壞掉) 💡 買任何服務前必問的「保險題」。問了不是負面,是負責任。對方會主動告訴你 backup plan,省下日後的麻煩。 ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 美鳳姐天天喝的【補體素優蛋白EX】 ✅222增肌關鍵:20g蛋白質、2倍*BCAA及維生素D ✅義大利摩洛血橙:促進新陳代謝 慶祝母親節,給爸媽正港ㄟ好體力👉 <a href="https://sofm.pse.is/8
【推薦】📝 賴世雄獨門英文法心法+圖表+練習一次搞懂 ➜ https://s.shopee.tw/AKO1JfgYp4 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/business-english/networking-at-a-conference 研討會的咖啡休息時間,你站在人群裡,手上是一杯喝不完的美式,眼神飄來飄去不知道要跟誰講話——這種尷尬大家都有。 一句自然的 “Mind if I join you?” 有時候比你西裝再挺都重要。 Kevin 在咖啡區遇到剛從展位走出來的 Sarah,決定主動搭話。 English Dialogue Kevin: Mind if I join you? The coffee line was insane. Sarah: Please do. I’ve been looking for an excuse to mingle before the next keynote. Kevin: Same here. Honestly, I freeze up at these things. What brings you here? Sarah: I run a small e-commerce brand, so I’m here to scout tools. You? Kevin: I’m on the product team at a fintech startup. I came for the AI track, but the booth area’s been the real highlight. Sarah: The booth area is wild. Any icebreaker that actually worked for you today? Kevin: Asking people what talk they hated. Surprisingly effective. Sarah: Noted. I’d love to pick your brain about how you handle cold outreach—it’s my weak spot. Kevin: Happy to. Want to swap contacts and circle back next week? Sarah: Yes. Here’s my card. Is LinkedIn okay, or do you prefer email? Kevin: LinkedIn works. I’ll reach out tonight so it doesn’t get buried. Sarah: Perfect. Let’s keep it short—a twenty-minute call, no pitch. Kevin: Deal. Enjoy the keynote. 中文翻譯 Kevin:介意我一起站這嗎?剛那個咖啡隊伍誇張地長。 Sarah:請。我正好想找理由和別人聊一下,下一場主題演講還有空檔。 Kevin:我也是。老實說我在這種場合會當機。你是什麼風吹來的? Sarah:我做一個小的電商品牌,來看看有什麼好用的工具。你呢? Kevin:我在一家金融科技新創的產品團隊。本來是衝著 AI 那一路來的,結果展區才是最精彩的。 Sarah:展區真的很瘋。你今天有用哪個破冰招式真的有效的嗎? Kevin:問別人今天最討厭哪一場演講。意外地好用。 Sarah:學起來。我很想跟你請教一下你怎麼做陌生開發——這是我最弱的一環。 Kevin:沒問題。要不要交換聯絡方式,下週再約時間聊? Sarah:好。這是我的名片。LinkedIn 可以嗎,還是你比較習慣用 email? Kevin:LinkedIn 就好。我今晚就傳訊給你,不然會被埋掉。 Sarah:太好了。我們就聊短一點——20 分鐘電話,不推銷。 Kevin:成交。好好享受主題演講。 ☕ 如果內容有幫助 😊請我們喝杯咖啡支持創作: https://p.ecpay.com.tw/E34AEEA Overseas supporters https://buymeacoffee.com/mjenglish 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost mingle / ˈmɪŋɡəl / v. → 在人群中走動聊天、社交 (比 network 放鬆,帶點「隨意晃來晃去聊」的感覺) I’ll mingle for a bit and find you at the keynote.(我先去晃一下聊聊,主題演講時再找你。) keynote / ˈkiːnoʊt / n. → 主題演講、開場大場 (通常是全場必聽、由重量級講者主持的那一場) The keynote starts in ten minutes—let’s grab seats.(主題演講十分鐘後開始,我們去佔位吧。) booth / buːθ / n. → 展位、攤位 (研討會、展會裡每家公司擺的那一格) Our booth is right next to the coffee station.(我們的展位就在咖啡站旁邊。) icebreaker / ˈaɪsˌbreɪkər / n. → 破冰話題、破冰招式 (用來讓陌生人開始聊的第一句話或小活動) “What talk did you hate?” is a surprisingly good icebreaker.(「你最討厭哪場演講?」意外是個很好的破冰話題。) cold outreach / koʊld ˈaʊtriːtʃ / n. → 陌生開發、主動聯絡不認識的人 (商務常見說法,通常指發 email 或訊息給沒見過面的對象) Cold outreach feels awkward, but it’s how most deals start.(陌生開發感覺很尬,但多數合作都是這樣開始的。) swap contacts / swɑːp ˈkɑːntækts / phr. → 交換聯絡方式 (現場互加 LinkedIn、傳 email 都可以叫 swap contacts,比 “exchange business cards” 年輕口氣) Let’s swap contacts before you head to your next session.(你去下一場之前,我們交換聯絡方式。) circle back / ˈsɜːrkəl bæk / phr. v. → 之後再聯繫、回頭再聊 (商務場合常用,比 “contact you later” 更口語、有行動感) I’ll circle back next week once I’ve read the proposal.(下週我看完提案再回頭跟你聊。) reach out / riːtʃ aʊt / phr. v. → 主動聯絡(某人) (”contact” 的口語版,感覺主動、有禮貌,不會太商業) I’ll reach out tonight so it doesn’t get buried in your inbox.(我今晚就聯絡你,免得被信箱埋掉。) pitch / pɪtʃ / n./v. → 推銷、簡短介紹產品或想法 (動詞可當「推銷給某人」,名詞就是那段推銷話術) No pitch—I just want to hear how you do it.(不推銷,我只是想聽你怎麼做的。) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns Mind if I + 動詞原形? → 介意我…嗎?(禮貌請求) Mind if I join you?(介意我一起嗎?)| 替換詞:sit here(坐這)/ ask a quick question(問個快問題)/ grab one too(也拿一個) 💡 台灣人常直譯成 “Can I join?” 文法沒錯但太直接。”Mind if I…” 字面意思是「你會介意我…嗎」,反而比較有禮貌。用在排隊、坐下、借東西都通。回答「不介意」要說 “Not at all” 或 “Please do”,不能說 “Yes”(yes 等於「對,我介意」)。 What brings you here? → 你怎麼會來這?(破冰萬用句) What brings you here?(是什麼風把你吹來的?)| 替換詞:to Taipei(來台北)/ to this talk(來聽這場)/ today(今天) 💡 比 “Why are you here?” 柔軟太多。Why are you here 有「你憑什麼來」的質問感,尤其對陌生人很不禮貌。What brings you here 把主詞換成「是什麼把你帶來」,讓對方輕鬆回答工作、興趣或純好奇都可以。 Want to + 動詞原形? → 要不要…?(朋友式的隨意邀約) Want to swap contacts?(要不要交換聯絡方式?)| 替換詞:grab lunch(一起吃午餐)/ sit together(一起坐)/ share a cab(共乘計程車) 💡 “Do you want to…?” 的省略版,商務場合也很常用。刻意省掉 “Do you” 反而讓邀約聽起來輕、不強迫。如果想更正式可以說 “Would you like to…?”,但同輩之間 “Want to…?” 就剛剛好。 I’d love to pick your brain about + 名詞. → 很想跟你請教關於… I’d love to pick your brain about cold outreach.(很想跟你請教陌生開發這件事。)| 替換詞:your pricing model(你們的定價模式)/ how you hire(你們怎麼招人) 💡 pick your brain 字面上是「挖你的腦子」,聽起來誇張但其實是英文母語者超常用的客氣說法,意思是「請教你、借重你的經驗」。用這句隱含一個訊息:我把你當專家。對方聽了通常會很樂意分享,比 “Can I ask you some questions?” 好用太多。 Is X okay, or do you prefer Y? → 用 X 可以嗎,還是你比較習慣 Y? Is LinkedIn okay, or do you prefer email?(LinkedIn 可以嗎,還是你比較習慣 email?)| 替換詞:Slack / WhatsApp(用 Slack / W
【推薦】📝 賴世雄獨門英文法心法+圖表+練習一次搞懂 ➜ https://s.shopee.tw/AKO1JfgYp4 🔥進步更快學得更多,請支持VIP訂閱🔥 ⭐️https://apple.co/4rYiYa7 ⭐️https://bit.ly/mjenglishpod (或點擊🔒鎖頭符號頁面即可訂閱解鎖) ▶點我看【 逐字稿、重點單字、句型】 https://mjenglishclass.com/daily-english/chatting-about-coachella 上週五打開 IG,整個限動塞滿沙漠、螢光服裝、歌手在舞台上噴煙火。原來是 Coachella 2026 又來了。 你朋友從加州回來一臉沒睡飽卻超興奮地說:「No lie, it was worth every penny.」你想接話卻一時卡住——這就是今天要解的英文情境。 這一集帶你聊音樂祭心得:從 lineup、headline、encore 這些粉絲用詞,到 FOMO、splurge、I’d kill to… 這些朋友聊天才會冒出來的自然說法。 學完這一集,下次聊 Sabrina Carpenter 或 Justin Bieber 的表演,你也能自然加入。 Chloe 看到 Alex 曬得通紅,兩人邊喝咖啡邊聊他去 Coachella。 English Dialogue Chloe: Hey! I saw your Instagram stories — you actually made it to Coachella this year? Alex: Yeah, I finally pulled it off. Three days of non-stop sets, crazy outfits, and zero sleep. Chloe: I’m so jealous. The lineup this year looked insane. How was Sabrina Carpenter? Alex: She was the standout for me. Her set opened with fireworks and she nailed four costume changes. The crowd lost it. Chloe: No way. And Justin Bieber? I heard he headlined Saturday night. Alex: He did. Honestly, no lie, I got chills during “Peaches.” He even came back for a two-song encore. Chloe: Okay, I’m officially having FOMO. I couldn’t get a ticket — everything sold out in like ten minutes. Alex: Tell me about it. I splurged on the VIP pass because resale was a nightmare — scalpers were asking three times face value. Chloe: Ouch. Was it worth every penny though? Alex: Honestly, yes. The vibe out in the desert is something you can’t stream. You had to be there. Chloe: I’d kill to go next year. Weekend one or weekend two? Alex: Weekend one — fresher energy, better lineup surprises. I’m still recovering from the sunburn, but put me down for 2027. 中文翻譯 Chloe:嘿!我看了你的 IG 限動——你今年真的去成 Coachella 啦? Alex:對啊,終於被我搞定了。三天不停歇的演出、超狂的造型,完全沒睡。 Chloe:好羨慕。今年的卡司名單看起來超扯。Sabrina Carpenter 怎麼樣? Alex:她是我心中最亮眼的。她的表演用煙火開場,四套衣服一套一套換,完全駕馭。台下整個瘋掉。 Chloe:不會吧。那 Justin Bieber 呢?聽說他壓軸週六晚上。 Alex:對,他壓軸。老實講,我說真的,唱到「Peaches」那段我全身起雞皮疙瘩。他還回來唱了兩首安可。 Chloe:好,我正式 FOMO 發作。我搶不到票——大概十分鐘全部賣光。 Alex:別說了。我就咬牙買了 VIP,因為二手市場根本噩夢——黃牛開三倍價。 Chloe:痛。不過值得嗎? Alex:老實說,值得。沙漠裡的那種氛圍真的沒辦法靠串流感受。你就是要親臨現場才懂。 Chloe:我明年超想去。你推第一週還是第二週? Alex:第一週——能量比較新鮮,卡司彩蛋也多。我現在還沒從曬傷中恢復,但 2027 算我一份。 ☕ 如果內容有幫助 😊請我們喝杯咖啡支持創作: https://p.ecpay.com.tw/E34AEEA Overseas supporters https://buymeacoffee.com/mjenglish 重點單字 Vocabulary Boost pull off / pʊl ɔːf / phrasal verb → 成功辦到、達成有難度的事 (口語感很強,強調「本來覺得不容易,結果做到了」) I finally pulled it off. (我終於搞定了。) lineup / ˈlaɪnʌp / n. → 表演者名單、卡司陣容 (音樂祭、演唱會、體育賽事都能用) The lineup this year looked insane. (今年的卡司名單看起來超扯。) standout / ˈstændaʊt / n. / adj. → 最亮眼的、最出色的那一個 (可當名詞也可當形容詞,描述從一群中脫穎而出的人事物) She was the standout for me. (她是我心中最亮眼的。) headline / ˈhedlaɪn / v. → 擔任壓軸、主秀 (名詞是頭條新聞,動詞是當主角;音樂祭語境幾乎都是動詞用法) He headlined Saturday night. (他壓軸週六晚上。) encore / ˈɑːŋkɔːr / n. → 安可曲 (從法文借來的字,發音不念 en-core,前面像「昂」的音) He came back for a two-song encore. (他回來唱了兩首安可。) FOMO / ˈfoʊmoʊ / n. → 錯過恐懼症(fear of missing out) (看到別人玩得很爽自己沒參與的焦慮感,現在完全變成日常用語) I’m officially having FOMO. (我正式 FOMO 發作了。) sold out / soʊld aʊt / phrase → 售罄、賣光 (形容演唱會、商品、飯店都行,也可以引申形容「被搶空」) Everything sold out in ten minutes. (東西十分鐘內賣光。) splurge / splɜːrdʒ / v. → 奢侈花費、豪擲 (通常指為了某個特別目的破例大花一筆,帶點犒賞自己的感覺) I splurged on the VIP pass. (我咬牙買了 VIP 通行證。) scalper / ˈskælpər / n. → 黃牛 (指高價轉售門票牟利的人,美式常用;英式常說 tout) Scalpers were asking three times face value. (黃牛開了票面三倍價。) vibe / vaɪb / n. → 氛圍、感覺 (超萬用口語字,形容場地、人、音樂、整個氣氛都可以) The vibe out in the desert is something you can’t stream. (沙漠裡那種氛圍沒辦法靠串流感受。) 重點句型 Sentence Patterns No lie, … → 我說真的、不騙你 No lie, I got chills during that song. (說真的,那首歌讓我起雞皮疙瘩。)| 替換詞:Honestly,(老實說)/ I’m not kidding,(我沒在開玩笑) worth every penny → 物超所值、每一分錢都值得 Was it worth every penny though? (那這樣值得嗎?)| 替換詞:worth the hype(值得這波熱度)/ worth the hassle(值得這麻煩) You had to be there. → 你就是要親臨現場才懂 The vibe was insane — you had to be there. (氛圍太狂了,你就是要在現場才懂。)| 替換詞:It’s hard to explain(很難形容)/ You just had to see it(你要親眼看才懂) I’d kill to … → 我超想要 / 我拚了命也想要 I’d kill to go next year. (我明年超想去。)| 替換詞:I’d love to(我很想)/ I’d do anything to(我什麼都願意做去…) I’m still recovering from … → 我還沒從…恢復 I’m still recovering from the sunburn. (我還沒從曬傷中恢復。)| 替換詞:I haven’t recovered from(我還沒從…緩過來)/ I’m still getting over(我還在消化…) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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