由于这样或者那样的原因,东西方人的思维方式之间有一定的差异,而这些不同就是通过不同的语言表现出来:
If you are interested in gymnastics, the university has an outstanding team.I can't even climb the stairs withoutshavingsto stop and catch my breath.
第一个人说:"如果你对体操感兴趣的话,学校里有个不错的体操队。"其言外之意即给第二人提了个醒,"你想去参加吗?"第二人的回答是:"我爬楼梯还得停下来喘几口气呢!"
同样道理,我这里还有几个上乘佳句,大家可以从中进一步体会美语的妙处:
1. Don't you just love the cold winter day?
你喜欢冬天么?
I sure do. Unfortunately, it doesn't like my skin.
当然。但是,我的皮肤不喜欢。
言外之意:我是不喜欢这个冬天。
2. Can you come over for dinner tonight?
今晚你能过来吃饭么?
I'm up to my ears in work, so I'll have to take a rain check.
我工作忙的要死,所以能不能下次再说?
留两句不错的对话给大家:
I need to find a psychologist(心理学家). You're familiar with Dr. Smith, do you recommend her?
Well, I've been seen by her a few times. And the best I can say for her is she has interesting magazines in her waiting room.
Man: I would go to the end of the world for you.
Woman: Yes, but would you stay there?
Let's go watch the fireworks(烟火) tonight.
I have tickets to the theatre.