平时闲聊，想必大家都会^_^。今天我们看看如何用英语’闲聊’，下面是’口语8000句’中的’随意谈话’一课的听写记录。

[征求意见]
Do you understand?
Understood?
Is that clear?
Get the picture? 了解情况么
Do you know what I mean?
Are you listening to me?
Are you blind? 你不知道么
You know what I am talking about.
I said that, didn’t I?
Do you know that?
Do you happen to know …? 说不定你知道…吧
I can’t tell the difference.
Can you hear me?
Did you hear me?

[同意]
I understand.
See?
I understand very well.
I think I understand.
I see what you mean.
I know that too well.
I see your point. = I see what you mean.
I get it. 终于明白对方所说的事情
I got it. 这样啊，原来是这么回事，随意的说法
I know that much. 这点事儿我还是知道的
That solves it. 原来是这样呀。
All right, all right. I understand.
I know that person.
I know him by sight. 知道、见过面
Yeah, I heard about it.
I am following you.
Make sense. 言之有理

[不明白、不知道]
I don’t (really) understand.
That’s not clear.
I can’t see your point.
I can’t understand what you mean.
I’m not sure what you mean.
I don’t know what’s what. 根本不知道是怎么回事
It’s over my head.
Your guess is as good as mine.
The more I think about it, the less I understand it.
I don’t know what he is driving at. = I don’t know what he is trying to do.
What’s she after? = what is she trying to do?
I’ve no idea.
I don’t know for sure.
No one knows for sure.
How should I know? 我怎么会知道
Who knows?

[反问]
Yes?
What for?
Pardon me? = I beg your pardon
How about now?
Excuse me?
What?
Did you say anything?
I’m sorry, what did you say?
So what? 那又能怎么样呢
What does it mean?
Are you saying that …
Then what? 后来怎么样了
What’s he driving at?
Would you repeat that please?
You’re speaking too quickly.
Please say it more slowly.
I can’t keep up.
Please speak a little louder.
I can’t hear you.
I couldn’t catch what you said.
What’re you talking about?

[感想]
Just like me.
Was it good?
Did you have fun?
How do you like it?
Did you like it?
What do you think of it?

[询问、叙述情况]
How did things turn out?
To make a long story short. 长话短说
Just tell me the story in a nutshell.
Let me know the circumstances/situation.
A piece of cake. 轻而易举
So far, so good. 到现在为止还好
so-so. 马马虎虎
That’s about it. 就是这样
It was nothing.
There is nothing to it.
It worked.
It needs work.
Going from bad to worse.
He made it big. 一举成名
We are set. 我们准备好了 or 问题解决了

[随声附和]
I see.
Uh-huh. 啊哈(表示肯定答复的惊叹词)
You have?
Is that right?
That’s right.
Exactly!
Oh, yeah? = Is that so? 是吗
And?
Me, too.
Neither do I.
Don’t be silly.
That’s too bad.
Are you sure?
What a shame!
What a surprise!
I hope not.
I hope so.
Great!
Unbelievable! 难以置信
No kidding! 开玩笑吧
You bet = sure, OK = No problem

[一时语塞]
Well… 嗯…
Let me see.
I mean…
It’s on the tip of my tongue. 话在嘴边
What should I say? 难以启齿的话
I don’t know quite how to put this. 我真不知道该说什么好
What do you call it?
You’ve got me 让你问住了

[催促别人说]
Say something.
Tell me more about it.
How was your trip?
I’m all ears. = I’m listening carefully.
How was the meeting?
I like to hear the story.
We had small talk.
Did you enjoy the play?
I want to talk about it now.
Shoot = Go ahead 说吧
Let’s talk in English.
Let’s have a chat.
To the point, please. 抓重点地说
How was your day?

[转换话题]
Let’s change the subject.
Let’s get back to the subject. 言归正传
I don’t want to talk about it now.
Let’s talk about it later.
To change the subject.
Well, all joking aside, …  好了，玩笑就到此为止…
By the way,…
You were saying?
That reminds me. = I remember it.
Let’s stop talking.
I’ve heard the story before.
Let’s drop the subject.
Don’t say it so loud.

[下决心]
I’ve decided it.
It is up to you. = you decide = It depends on you.
This is the important point.
This is my person problem.
It is a matter of life and death. 生死攸关的大事
You are free to go or stay.
There is no turning back. 已经无可挽回
Let’s play it by ear. 走一步看一步，顺其自然
I’m sure I can do it.
I’m still unable to decide what to do.
I’ll follow her.
Let’s all get together and act as one.
I have to do it anyhow. = I must do it anyway.
It’s now or never. 机不可失，失不再来
The sooner, the better.
I’ll take a chance.
Have more guts. 再拿出点勇气来
Let’s finish it somehow.
It is worth a try.
We must function as one mind and one body. 同心同德
You just wait. 等着瞧吧
It’s all or nothing. 豁出去了，孤注一掷

[New Words To Me]
in a nutshell — summed up briefly.
gut — courage; fortitude.

‘见面分手’是我们每天生活中必不可少的事情，在英语口语中这方面的词句有很多，其中不乏俚语，我们一起来学习一下’口语8000句’中是如何谈’见面分手’的。

[碰到友人]
Hi!
Hello!
Good Afternoon.
Good Evening.
How are you?
Fine, Thank you.
Not so good.
Nothing much/special. 还是老样子
Nice to meet you.
What’s up? 出什么事了？
How is your family?
How is everything?
How is business?
Not bad.
How did it go today?
Same as usual/always.
What’s the hurry? 急着干吗去？
Where are you headed? = where are you going?
What are you doing?
I was just thinking.
I was just daydreaming.
I am just killing time.
What’s on your mind?
Nothing!
Another day, another dollar. 和往常一样
You’ve come just in time.
There you are!
Is Tom around?
Have you seen Tom?
I ran into him.
Guess who I bumped into yesterday?
He is a stranger to me.

[好久不见]
It has been a long time!
It sure has.
It’s been so long.
Long time no see.
How have you been?
How have you been doing?
What have you been doing?
Where have you been?
I’m glad to see you again.
You haven’t changed at all.
You haven’t changed much.
You’ve really changed.
You’ve grown up.
You’ve become so beautiful.
Is Tom OK?
You look great.
How are you feeling?
How is she getting along these days?
Are you gaining weight?

[分手时]
Goodbye.
Bye.
See you.
I’m off now.
I have to go.
Good luck.
Have a nice day!
Have a nice weekend.
Have fun!
Keep it up.
Don’t work too hard.
Have a nice trip.
Have a good one. 多保重
I hate to run, but .. 虽然我不想走，但……
It was nice meeting you.
Pleae say hello to Tom for me.
Good night.
Come again.
Don’t forget to bring something back for me.
Take it easy.
I hope to see you again soon.
Call me later.
Take care of yourself.
I’ll be back.
It’s getting late.
I’ve got to go.

[暂时无法见面时]
I’ll miss you.
I wish I could go with you.
Please give my regards to your family.
You must come back.
Give me a call sometime.
Let’s get together again sometime.
Please write me a letter.
Let’s keep in touch.
Don’t forget to write.

[拜访]
Hello, anyone home?
Please come in.
How nice of you to come.
What do you want? 有事吗
Please feel free to make yourself at home.
Have a seat.
Enjoy yourself.
Would you care for something to drink?
Don’t mind me.
May I use your bathroom?
Where is the bathroom?
May I use your phone?
I’d better get going now.
Thank you for inviting me.
Drop by sometime.
He came to see me himself.
Do you mind if I smoke?
I like your house.
I really like your apartment.
Watch your step. 小心脚下
The floor is slippery.
Please turn on the TV.
Can I park my car here?

[介绍某人]
Ms. Kane, this is Mr. Smith, my boss.
Nice to meet you.
May I have your name please? 贵姓？
I’d like you to meet friends of mine.
He is a nice guy.
I’m glad to meet you.
It is an honor for me to meet you.
Please call me Tom.
Don’t I know you from somewhere. 我们是不是在哪儿见过面?
Remember?
Oh, yeah, you’re Mr. Smith!
I’m not sure. Maybe.
No,I don’t think so.
This is the first time we have met.
Is Bob your old friend?
I can’t remember his name.
I leave it entirely to your kind consideration. 这事全拜托你了
I’m John Sheehan.

[和初次见面的人交谈]
Where are you from?
I’m from Canada.
I come from Canada.
How do you like China?
I like it.
It is a good place.
Where have you been in China? 你去过中国的哪些地方？
Where do you live now?
I live in Beijing.
Are you here on vacation.
I’m here on business.
How long have you been in China?
About four months.
Are you used to life in China?
How long will you be in China?
Until December.
Do you speak Chinese?
A little.
I can’t speak Chinese at all.
I know (everyday) conversational Chinese.
Where did you learn Chinese?
At school.
I learned it on my own/by myself.
When is your birthday?

[有关工作]
Do you know his background?
I work for a computer company.
I am a government employee.
I’m self-employed. 个体经营者
Which department do you work for?
Sales.
How long have you been doing that job?
For ten years.
Where is your company?
How long does it take you to commute? 上班
About an hour.
How do you get to work?
I ride the subway. 乘地铁
I’m changing jobs.
I’m job hunting now.
I’m retiring next year.
I’m out of work now.

[有关学校]
Are you a student?
I’m a college student.
I’m studying english.
I went to HIT. 毕业于
Where did you go to college?
What school do you go to?
I go to … university.
What year/grade are you in ?
I’m a freshman. 一年级新生
I’ll graduate next year.
What’s your major? = what do you major in?
I’m a English major = I major in English.
What club are you in?
I’m in the ski club.
Do you have a part-time job?
I work at a bookstore as a cashier once a week.
What are your plans after graduation?

[有关家庭]
How many people are in your family?
My parents and my younger sister.
Any brothers or sisters?
Just one brother.
Do you live with your parents?
I live alone.
I live in an apartment.
Are you married?
No, not yet.
I’m going to get married next year.
I’m married.
I’m engaged.
Any children?
I have one daughter in elementary school.
I don’t have any children.

[兴趣爱好]
What’re your hobbies?
Do you have any hobbies?
What do you do when you have free time?
I like to watch movies.
What kind of movies do you like?
You are a good pianist.
What kind of sport do you like?
How long have you been skiing?
I just like to watch.
I’m a baseball fan.
I like to play golf.
Have you ever done aerobics? 健美操
What are your interests?
I’ve never done that.
Have you ever traveled aboard?
Where have you been?
I’ve been to the U.S. and Germany.
Where do you want to go next?

[有关年龄、身高和体重]
How old are you?
I’m 24.
How much do you weigh?
About seventy-five kilograms.
I weigh a-hundred-sixty-four pounds.
How tall are you?
About one-hundred-eighty centimeters
I’m five feet three inches tall.

[有关天气]
It’s very hot today, isn’t it?
It’s blistering/extremely hot.
It’s a fine day today.
What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
How is the weather today?
Is it going to rain today?
We’re expecting some rain. 好像要下雨
It’s raining.
It is going to rain today.
It’s hot/warm/cold/cool/chilly/windy/humid/dry today.
It’s storming/snowing/gloomy/cloudy.
It looks like we are going to have a thunder shower.
A typhoon is coming.
It is foggy.
It is freezing.
We’re going to have a blizzard.
It’s mild today.
It’s overcast/miserable/breezy/uncomfortable today.
The heat is killing me.
It’s raining cats and dogs!
It’s frosty today.

[New Words To Me]
run into — meet occasionally. = bump into.
drop by — visit informally and spontaneously.
slippery — causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide.
commute — a regular journey of some distance to and from your
place of work.
aerobics — exercise that increases the need for oxygen.