日常英语对话1：了解别人
Tom :  Is their marriage really on the rocks?
他们的婚姻真要破裂了吗？
 
Mary :  Their marriage has been on shaky ground but they haven't split up yet.
他们的婚姻基础不牢固但还没有完全破裂。
 
Tom :  Who is at fault?
是谁的过错呢？
 
Mary :  I have no idea.
我不知道。
 
Mary :  But they don't seem to have much in common.
不过他们好像没有太多的共同语言。
 
日常英语对话2：了解是否同意
Tom :  Do you happen to know what's on after the news?
你知道新闻节目之后放什么吗？
 
Mary :  I've got a feeling it's a documentary.
我想是新闻纪录片吧。
 
Tom :  Does anybody mind if I watch it?
假如我看新闻纪录片有谁反对吗？
 
Mary :  Don't you want to see Part 2 of TV serials?
你不想看电视连续剧的第二部分吗？
 

日常英语对话3：回答礼貌的请求
Tom :  I have severe back pains.
我背很痛。
 
Mary :  You seem to have the symptoms of gout.
你好像有痛风的症状。
 
Tom :  May I have a prescription, please?
请开处方给我好吗？
 
Mary :  Yes, and you can have it filled at the pharmacy.
好的，你可以到药房去配药。