第一招 自信的你
Confidence
電影藝術(shù)大師查理•卓別林說(shuō),“人必須相信自己,這是成功的秘訣”(You have to believe in yourself. That is the secret of success.)。挪威劇作家易卜生也說(shuō)過(guò),“如果你懷疑自己,那么你的立足點(diǎn)確實(shí)不穩(wěn)固了” ( If you doubt yourself, then indeed you stand on shaky ground.)。自信,建立在實(shí)力的基礎(chǔ)上。學(xué)習(xí)英語(yǔ)更是與自信密不可分,沒(méi)有自信,你只能原地踏步。從一言一行做起,充分給大家展示一個(gè)自信的你吧!
Key Words
關(guān)鍵詞
absolutely, certain, certainty, convince, conviction, definitely, positive, sure, undoubtedly
The Most Common Expressions
最常用表達(dá)法
I have no doubt about it. 我對(duì)此深信不疑。
I judge her to be at most 18.我斷定她最多不過(guò)18歲。Undoubtedly, Gladiator is the most successful film of the year.毫無(wú)疑問(wèn),《角斗士》是本年度最成功的影片。
I think I'm quite fit for this post.
我認(rèn)為我非常適合這個(gè)職位。
I'm sure you'll love my idea.
我確信你會(huì)喜歡我的主意的。
I'm absolutely sure about the feasibility of this plan.
我絕對(duì)相信此項(xiàng)計(jì)劃的可行性。
She is definitely not coming.
她絕對(duì)不會(huì)來(lái)。
I'm certain that she'll leave tomorrow.
我肯定她明天會(huì)走。
I'm positive that it's impossible to put into practice.
我肯定這樣行不通。
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The Informal Expressions
非正式場(chǎng)合表達(dá)法
I bet Manchester United will beat Newcastle this time.
我打賭紐卡斯?fàn)栮?duì)這回準(zhǔn)輸給曼聯(lián)隊(duì)。
It's definitely murder.
我斷定這是謀殺。
I'm sure that at least 230 people were killed in the plane crash.
我斷定在這次空難中,至少有230人死亡。
I bet she's not older than 20.
我敢肯定她不到20歲。
Judging by his accent, he must be a northerner.
從口音聽(tīng)得出來(lái),他一定是北方人。
As far as I can judge, they're lost.
依我看,他們是迷路了。
I promise I'll be the best candidate for this job.
我保證我會(huì)是這份工作的最佳人選。
I work well under pressure. If others can do it so can I.
有壓力我也能干好,別人能做到的,我就能做到。
You deserve to marry a capable and intelligent guy like me.
你就該嫁給一個(gè)像我這樣精明能干的人。
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The Formal Expression
正式場(chǎng)合表達(dá)法
You have to agree that we have been quite efficient so far.
你得承認(rèn),到目前為止,我們的效率還是很高的。
Your deduction is definitely unreasonable.
你的推論無(wú)疑是不合理的。
It goes without saying that the computer is one of the greatest inventions in human history.
不用說(shuō),電腦是人類歷史上最偉大的發(fā)明之一。
I think you have to acknowledge that my article is well reasoned and the arguments are unassailable.
我想你得承認(rèn),我的文章論證周密,無(wú)懈可擊。
I would like to stress my firm conviction that we shall soon be able to find a solution to the pending problems that prevent the implementation of these principles.
我堅(jiān)信,對(duì)于那些阻礙這些原則得以貫徹實(shí)施的懸而未決的問(wèn)題,我們很快就能夠找到解決的途徑。
You must admit this type of microwave will appeal to many professional women who are too busy to cook. And we are convinced that hi-tech products like this are the wave of the future.
你得承認(rèn),這一款微波爐對(duì)那些無(wú)暇做飯的職業(yè)女性很具吸引力。而且我們也深信,這一類高科技產(chǎn)品將會(huì)是未來(lái)的潮流趨勢(shì)。
My education and experience have prepared me well for this job. In 1995, I received my MBA from MIT. For five years now, I have utilized my skills and knowledge as the Sales Manager for the ABC Company. With my hard work and remarkable achievements, I feel perfectly suited for this position.
我的學(xué)歷和經(jīng)驗(yàn)使我足以勝任此項(xiàng)工作。1995年,我從麻省理工學(xué)院獲得企管碩士學(xué)位。這五年來(lái),我憑借專業(yè)知識(shí)及技能擔(dān)任ABC公司的銷售經(jīng)理。以我的敬業(yè)精神及卓越業(yè)績(jī),我認(rèn)為我足以勝任這個(gè)職位。
As an IT engineer for four years, my technical background and work experience are my strengths. Also, I can communicate with foreign counterparts in English without difficulty, in both technical and business fields. I believe my educational background and work experience make me tailor-made for this post.
作為一名有四年經(jīng)驗(yàn)的信息技術(shù)產(chǎn)業(yè)工程師,我的專業(yè)知識(shí)和工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)是我的強(qiáng)項(xiàng)。另外,我能毫不費(fèi)力地用英語(yǔ)與外國(guó)同行進(jìn)行技術(shù)及業(yè)務(wù)交流。總而言之,我的學(xué)歷和工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)使我足以勝任這個(gè)職位。
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Dialogue
對(duì)話
A: I've decided to become a journalist for an English language newspaper.
我決定做一名英文報(bào)社記者。
B: Really? But you haven't had any professional experience.
是嗎?可你沒(méi)有一點(diǎn)兒這方面的經(jīng)驗(yàn)呀。
A: I've been teaching college English for three years. I think my English is quite good. What's more, I've always been interested in creative writing.
我已經(jīng)教了三年大學(xué)英語(yǔ),我想我的英文相當(dāng)不錯(cuò),況且我一直對(duì)創(chuàng)作很感興趣。
B: Why don't you want to be a writer, then?
那你干嘛不當(dāng)作家呢?
A: I'd like to be an overseas reporter some day.
我最希望的是有朝一日能夠成為一名駐外記者。
B: That can be a rough job, you know.
要知道,那可是份苦差事。
A: Yes. But I enjoy adventure and excitement.
沒(méi)錯(cuò)。但我喜歡冒險(xiǎn)和刺激。
B: I think it would be a very good start for you.
我想,這對(duì)你是個(gè)很好的開(kāi)始。
A: Yes. I'm positive that my dream will come true soon.
的確。我確信我的夢(mèng)想很快就會(huì)實(shí)現(xiàn)。
B: I have no doubt about that. You can always do whatever you want.
我對(duì)此毫不懷疑,你想做的事,總是能做到。
Sentence Structures
增值句型
[句型1]
介詞of引導(dǎo)的介詞短語(yǔ)
I can assure you ... +
that引導(dǎo)的從句
例:I can assure you of my ability to make this all work out.
我向你們保證,我能辦妥這件事情。
I can assure you that this medicine works perfectly.
我向你們保證,這種藥非常有療效。
[句型2]
介詞of引導(dǎo)的介詞短語(yǔ)
I'm fully confident ... +
that引導(dǎo)的從句
例:I'm fully confident of our success.
我對(duì)我們的成功信心十足。
I'm fully confident that I can overcome the difficulties.
我完全有信心克服困難。
[句型3]
介詞of引導(dǎo)的介詞短語(yǔ)
I'm convinced ... +
that引導(dǎo)的從句
例:I'm convinced of his innocence.
我深信他是無(wú)罪的。
I'm convinced that there will be a sharp increase in sales this year.
我深信今年的銷量會(huì)猛增。
[句型4]
I have every confidence in that ... + 從句
例:I have every confidence in that this piece of news will make a stir among the public.
我很有信心,這條消息將引起轟動(dòng)。
[句型5]
be bound to + 動(dòng)詞原型
例:It's bound to rain.
一定會(huì)下雨。
We are bound to make a hit.
我們一定會(huì)大獲成功。
Useful Phrases
表達(dá)口頭禪
You can be sure.
相信我,沒(méi)錯(cuò)的。
There's no mistake about it.
毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)。
You bet.
一定是這樣。
Watch and see.
瞧著吧。
It can't be otherwise.
一定是這樣的。
That's for sure.
絕對(duì)是這樣。
Trust me.
相信我。
I know you will say yes.
我知道你會(huì)答應(yīng)的。
Surely I won't let you down.
我當(dāng)然不會(huì)讓你失望。