语口语是很多人都为之烦恼的问题,那么如何提高自己的英语口语水平呢?下面就让我们一起来看一下学大教育网为大家带来的英语口语学习-如何像外国人一样有礼貌地say No,希望能够使大家提高口语表达水平。
有些童鞋最不会拒绝人了,就算心里想着say No,嘴上还是说了Yes,用中文不会,用英语就更不会了。
但是,有些人、有些事是不得不拒绝的。今天双语君就跟大家分享一下,外国人面对邀请、唠叨和请求时,都是如何有礼貌地拒绝的呢?
如何拒绝邀请
你要做的事情就是:
1) 说出感谢
2) 说“不”
3) 给出理由
还有可能:
4) 建议其他时间或日期
▌举个例子
Thank you so much for the invitation, but I'm afraid I have a prior engagement.
非常感谢您的邀请,但我已经有约了。
▌更正式一些
Thanks for the invitation!I'm really sorry, I can't come - I've already got other plans.
感谢您的邀请!不过很抱歉我不能来,因为我已计划了其他事情。
▌还可以说
I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't.Would another time be possible?
我很想去,不过恐怕不行。可以换个时间吗?
I'm very sorry, but I won't be able to make it.Another time would be great, though!
很抱歉,我无法去。要是换个时间就太好了!
It's a lovely idea, but I won't be able to join you this time.
好主意,但我这次无法参加了。
That's very kind of you, but …
您太好了,不过...
Could I join you later?I just have to finish something.
我可以稍后加入你们吗?我必须先完成一些事情。
Today's not so good - how about tomorrow?
今天不太合适,明天如何?
2
如何打断唠叨
如果对方喋喋不休,自说自话,而你又有别的想法,不如这样打断对方:
I understand what you're getting at, but (I'm just not interested/I just can't /it just won't be possible) at the moment.
我了解你所说的事情,只是我现在(不感兴趣/无法去/不可能去)。
▌或者直呼其名来强调语气
Look, Michael, I'm sorry, but it's just not going to be possible at the moment.
Michael,实在抱歉,但是现在确实不可能。
3
如何拒绝请求
如果有人求你帮忙,但你实在无法帮ta,那么试试这么说:
I'd like to help you but I can't take on any new commitments at the moment, I'm afraid.
我很想帮助你,但现在恐怕无法再增加任何新任务了。
▌给予Ta信心,鼓励Ta独立完成
Actually, I think this is something you could do really well yourself!
事实上,我觉得您完全可以自己做好!
Why not have a go yourself, and give me a shout if you need help?
要不您先自己做着,在需要帮助时喊我?
▌打时间牌
I need to think it over. Can I get back to you later?
我得好好考虑一下。我稍后告诉你好吗?
I'll think about it and let you know, OK?
让我考虑一下,然后再告诉你,可以吗?
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