Situational Words and Phrases 情景詞匯
1.assure v. 使確信
A: Is he brave?
甲:他勇敢嗎?
B: I can assure you of his bravery.
乙:我可以向你保證。
2.be of two minds about 對……不太清楚
A: Have you made up your mind?
甲:決定了嗎?
B: Sorry, I'm still of two minds about which to choose.
乙:對不起,我還是幸不定主意該買哪個。
3.believable a. 可信的
A: Did you think I'd believe a story like that?
甲:你認為我會相信這種謊話嗎?
B: But I think it's believable.
乙:但我認為那是可信的。
4.beyond doubt 無疑地,確實地
A: Is he guilty of embezzlement?
甲:他犯了貪污罪嗎?
B: Evidence has been found to prose his innocence beyond doubt.
乙:證據(jù)表明他確實無罪。
5.bound a. 一定的,必然的
A: Will they meet me at the airport?
甲:他們會在機場接我嗎?
B: They're bound to welcome you warmly.
乙:他們一定會熱情歡迎你的。
6.certain a. 確信的
A: Do you know what happened on November 24, that cold and windy night? A ship sank, and most of the passengers are said to have lost their lives.
甲:你知道12月24日,就是那個寒冷的刮大風的夜晚,發(fā)生什么事了嗎?一艘船沉了。據(jù)說大多數(shù)乘客喪生。
B: Are you certain about that?
乙:你確信嗎?
7.confident a. 充滿信心的
A: It's very difficult for me to pass the exam.
甲:這次考試對我來說很難通過。
B: But I'm confident of your ability.
乙:我對你的能力充滿信心。
8.doubtless a./ad. 無疑地
A: I'm afraid he's overslept.
甲:恐怕他睡過頭了。
B: He will doubtless get to the railroad station before the train leaves.
乙:他無疑會在火車開車之前到達車站的。
9.ensure v. 確定,擔保
A: I'm sure your industry and ability will ensure your success.
甲:我相信你的勤勞和才能將保證你獲得成功。
B: gut I haven't decided what to he after graduation yet .
乙:但我還沒決定畢業(yè)后做什么。
10.positive a. 肯定的
A: Are you sure it's going to rain?
甲:你確信會下雨嗎?
B: Yes, positive.
乙:當然確信無疑。
11.sure of oneself 有自信的
A: I'm afraid I'll fail the exam.
甲:我恐怕通不過考試。
B: First of all, you must 6e sure of yourself .
乙:首先,你必須要自信。
12.word n. 諾言,保證
A: You saw him shaking hands with the tiger? You're not joking, are you?
甲:你看見他和老虎握手?你不是在開玩笑,對吧?
B: No, I give you my word.
乙:不是開玩笑,我向你保證。