野生知识点:
* just say the word:只要说一声,表示当他人有需要的时候,只要提出要求,就随时会提供帮助/服务,类似中文的“有事儿您说话”。
A: Would you like some water?
B: Not now, maybe later.
A: Just say the word.
A:您需要点儿水吗?
B:现在不用,过会儿再说吧。
A:需要的时候随时叫我。
Just say the word, I'll come and help.
只要你说一声,我就过来帮你。
* in your own words:用你自己的语言表达你自己的意思。
In your own words, what does chapter 5 say?
用你自己的话说,第五章说了什么?
Now tell us in your own words about the party last night.
现在你来给我们讲讲昨晚的派对吧。
* in other words:换句话说,也就是说。
He was not telling the truth - in other words, he was lying.
他没告诉我们实情,换句话说,他在撒谎。
A: I don't think this is the right job for you.
B: In other words, you want me to leave. Is that it?
A:我认为这份工作不适合你。
B:所以也就是说,你想让我走人,是吗?
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