突破英語口語練習(xí)：I second that是什么意思？

與人討論問題的時候，你聽過I second that這句話嗎？
 
To “second” something means to be in support of a proposed idea or motion.
second某事的意思是支持一個提議或想法。
 
Formally, in a meeting when someone suggests or proposes an idea, there needs to be a “second” (someone else who supports the motion) for discussion to take place that results in a vote. Without a “second” the idea or motion dies and is not considered.
正式地說，在會議上，當有人提出一個建議或想法時，需要有第二個人（支持該動議的其他人）進行討論，然后進行投票。沒有second的想法或動議則不被考慮。
 
Informally, if people are just talking in a group and someone has an idea or makes a point about any particular subject, someone else in the group may say, “I second that”, meaning that he/she supports the idea and agrees with what was said.
非正式地說，如果人們只是在一群人中交談，有人對任何特定的主題有一個想法或提出一個觀點，這個群體中的其他人可能會說，I second that，意思是他支持這個觀點并同意所講的內(nèi)容。
 
例句：
- How about pizza for dinner?
-今晚吃披薩怎么樣?
- I second that!
-我同意。
 
The motion was proposed by the club's chairwoman and seconded by the secretary.
該動議由俱樂部主席提出，由干事附議。
 
- I could use a drink.
-我想喝杯飲料。
- I'll second that.
-我贊成。