先看看这个场景说了什么
对话 1
I noticed you smiled when everyone started talking about the rain again. Does the weather chat still feel a bit strange?
我注意到大家又开始聊下雨的时候你笑了一下。你还是觉得这种天气寒暄有点奇怪吗?
中文提示
A little, yes. I've noticed people mention the weather several times a day, but it doesn't seem to be only about the weather.
有一点。我发现大家一天会提好几次天气,但感觉他们也不是真的只是在聊天气。
对话 2
You're right. It's often a low-risk way to start a conversation without asking anything too personal.
你说得对。它通常是一种低风险的开场方式,不用问太私人的问题。
中文提示
That makes sense. I was worried I was supposed to give a serious, detailed answer.
这就说得通了。我之前还担心自己是不是应该给出很认真、很详细的回答。
对话 3
A short answer is usually enough. If someone says it's miserable out, you can agree and add one small detail.
通常简短回答就够了。如果有人说外面天气糟,你可以表示同意,再加一个小细节。
中文提示
So something like, 'Yes, I nearly forgot my umbrella this morning' would work?
比如说:“是啊,我早上差点忘带伞。”这样可以吗?
值得记住的词汇
weather chat
关于天气的闲聊
be supposed to
应该;被期待
start a conversation
开始一段对话
be enough
足够
give someone a chance
给某人机会
bit grey
有点阴沉
准备好开口了吗?
听原声、看中文意图、录下回答,再根据反馈修正。