妙语连珠——英语会话技巧"
Perfect Phrases for ESL Conversation Skills, [1 edition]
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广东外语外贸大学翻译学研究中心
莫爱屏（博士、教授）
2014年12月13日
总序 .......................................................................................XIII
译者序 ....................................................................................XV
鸣谢 ......................................................................................XVII
前言 .......................................................................................XIX
第一部分.会话短语.........................................................1
PART 1 Phrases for Conversation
第一章 聊天.............................................................................2
CHAPTER 1 Small Talk
短语 .....................................................................................................5
Phrases
开场白：打扰一下.. .....................................................................5
Openers: Excuse Me...
谈论自己 .............................................................................................6
Talking About Yourself
表现兴趣 .............................................................................................8
Showing Interest
自我介绍 .............................................................................................9
Introducing Yourself
打破僵局 ...........................................................................................10
Breaking the Ice
保持联系 ...........................................................................................14
Staying in Touch
道别 ...................................................................................................15
Saying Good‐Bye
对话：世界真小 ...............................................................................18
Dialogue: Small World
练习话题 ...........................................................................................21
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 ...........................................................................................22
Vocabulary Notes
第二章 过往经历 ...................................................................24
CHAPTER 2 Past Experiences
短语 ...................................................................................................26
Phrases
开场白：问候语 ...............................................................................26
Openers: Greetings
做介绍 ...............................................................................................29
Making Introductions
叙旧 ...................................................................................................31
Catching Up
过往经历 ...........................................................................................33
Past Experiences
过渡与衔接 .......................................................................................34
Transitions and Connectors
话语标记语 .......................................................................................39
Discourse Markers
愉快的经历 .......................................................................................41
Enjoyment and Pleasure
表达感情 ...........................................................................................42
Expressing Emotions
结束谈话 ...........................................................................................43
Ending the Conversation
时间表达 ...........................................................................................44
Time Expressions
对话：好久不见 ...............................................................................45
Dialogue: Long Time No See
练习话题 ...........................................................................................49
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 ...........................................................................................50
Vocabulary Notes
第三章 喜欢、不喜欢和兴趣爱好 ..........................................51
CHAPTER 3 Likes, Dislikes, and Interests
短语 ...................................................................................................53
Phrases
开场白：试探态度 ...........................................................................53
Openers: Feeling Things Out
喜欢 ...................................................................................................53
Likes
不喜欢 ...............................................................................................58
Dislikes
兴趣 ...................................................................................................64
Interests
欲望与依赖 .......................................................................................65
Desires and Dependency
冷淡 ...................................................................................................67
Indifference
主动提供帮助或邀请 .......................................................................68
Making Offers
约会与邀请 .......................................................................................71
Dates and Invitations
表达感情 ...........................................................................................74
Expressing Emotions
称赞 ...................................................................................................75
Compliments
对话：晚饭吃什么？ .......................................................................77
Dialogue: What’s for Dinner?
练习话题 ...........................................................................................80
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 ...........................................................................................81
Vocabulary Notes
第四章 物品及其制作方法 .....................................................82
CHAPTER 4 Objects and Processes
短语 ...................................................................................................84
Phrases
开场白：看一看 ...............................................................................84
Openers: Take a Look
描述物品 ...........................................................................................84
Describing Objects
性能与特征 .......................................................................................89
Properties and Features
费用与估价 .......................................................................................94
Cost and Estimates
使用与购买 .......................................................................................97
Use and Availability
比较 ...................................................................................................99
Making Comparisons
对比 .................................................................................................104
Making Contrasts
评价与判断 .....................................................................................106
Evaluations and Judgments
给出指示 .........................................................................................107
Giving Instructions
表达感情 .........................................................................................112
Expressing Emotions
对话：新智能手机 .........................................................................114
Dialogue: The New Smartphone
练习话题 .........................................................................................117
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................118
Vocabulary Notes
第五章 问题与意见 ..............................................................120
CHAPTER 5 Problems and Advice
短语 .................................................................................................122
Phrases
开场白：出什么事了？ .................................................................122
Openers: What’s Wrong?
陈述问题 .........................................................................................122
Stating a Problem
寻求帮助或建议 .............................................................................126
Asking for Help or Advice
确认问题产生的原因 .....................................................................128
Identifying the Cause of a Problem
同情与理解 .....................................................................................129
Sympathy and Understanding
意见与帮助 .....................................................................................131
Advice and Assistance
感谢与感激 .....................................................................................139
Appreciation and Gratitude
让别人意识到问题 .........................................................................141
Making Someone Aware of a Problem
抱怨 .................................................................................................142
Complaints
安慰 .................................................................................................144
Reassurances
勉为其难与回避问题 .....................................................................148
Reluctance and Avoidance
表达感情 .........................................................................................149
Expressing Emotions
对话：出什么事了？ .....................................................................152
Dialogue: What’s the Matter?
练习话题 .........................................................................................155
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................157
Vocabulary Notes
第六章 决定与目标 ..............................................................158
CHAPTER 6 Decisions and Goals
短语 .................................................................................................160
Phrases
开场白：我们要做什么？ .............................................................160
Openers: What Are We Going to Do?
选项和备选方案 .............................................................................160
Options and Alternatives
原因和目的 .....................................................................................162
Reasons and Purpose
优点和缺点 .....................................................................................164
Advantages and Disadvantages
做决定 .............................................................................................167
Making a Decision
优柔寡断和犹豫不决 .....................................................................174
Indecision and Hesitation
制定时间表和截止日期 .................................................................175
Setting Schedules and Deadlines
目标和计划 .....................................................................................178
Goals and Plans
鼓励、认可和祝贺 .........................................................................180
Encouragement, Recognition, and Congratulations
表达情感 .........................................................................................183
Expressing Emotions
对话：艰难的决定 .........................................................................187
Dialogue: A Tough Decision
练习话题 .........................................................................................190
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................191
Vocabulary Notes
第二部分.讨论阶段.....................................................193
PART 2.Phrases for Discussions
第七章 观点.........................................................................194
CHAPTER 7 Opinions
短语 .................................................................................................196
Phrases
开场白：询问观点 .........................................................................196
Openers: Asking for an Opinion
表明观点 .........................................................................................196
Stating an Opinion
价值判断 .........................................................................................199
Value Judgments
概括 .................................................................................................199
Generalizations
同意和不同意 .................................................................................200
Agreeing and Disagreeing
支持观点 .........................................................................................203
Supporting an Opinion
数字和数据 .....................................................................................205
Figures and Statistics
提出论点 .........................................................................................214
Making an Argument
解决办法和建议 .............................................................................218
Expressing Emotions
表达情感 .........................................................................................220
Expressing Emotions
对话：我迄今为止听到的最佳想法 .............................................222
Dialogue: The Best Idea I’ve Heard So Far
练习话题 .........................................................................................226
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................228
Vocabulary Notes
第八章 小组讨论 .................................................................229
CHAPTER 8 Group Discussions
短语 .................................................................................................231
Phrases
开场白：自由发言 .........................................................................231
Openers: Opening the Floor
主持讨论 .........................................................................................231
Leading a Discussion
参加小组讨论 .................................................................................236
Participating in a Group Discussion
打断 .................................................................................................242
Interruptions
澄清和解释 .....................................................................................246
Clarification and Explanations
误解 .................................................................................................249
Misunderstandings
组织讨论 .........................................................................................253
Managing the Discussion
总结 .................................................................................................257
In Conclusion
对话：假期聚会 .............................................................................261
Dialogue: The Holiday Party
练习话题 .........................................................................................265
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................266
Vocabulary Notes
第九章 严肃话题 .................................................................268
CHAPTER 9 Serious Subjects
短语 .................................................................................................270
Phrases
开场白：共同关心的问题 .............................................................270
Openers: Common Concerns
提供普遍问题的解决方案 .............................................................271
Offering Solutions to General Problems
语言水平 .........................................................................................272
Levels of Language
直接或间接表达 .............................................................................272
Direct vs. Indirect Language
反语、讽刺和委婉语 .....................................................................276
Irony, Sarcasm, and Euphemism
抱怨和要求 .....................................................................................279
Complaints and Demands
规则和条件 .....................................................................................284
Rules and Conditions
坏消息和好消息 .............................................................................287
Bad News and Good News
原因和结果 .....................................................................................290
Causes and Consequences
确定性和可能性 .............................................................................292
Certainty and Possibility
道歉和同意 .....................................................................................295
Apologies and Agreements
对话：艰难的协商 .........................................................................303
Dialogue: A Hard Bargain
练习话题 .........................................................................................306
Topics for Practice
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................307
Vocabulary Notes
第三部分.补遗.............................................................309
PART 3 Afterthoughts
第十章 特殊场合 .................................................................310
CHAPTER 10 Special Occasions
短语 .................................................................................................311
Phrases
开场白：欢迎词 .............................................................................311
Openers: Words of Welcome
荣誉和奖品 .....................................................................................311
Honors and Awards
特殊场合 .........................................................................................314
Special Occasions
假期 、节日和旅行 ........................................................................317
Vacations, Holidays, and Trips
用餐 .................................................................................................319
Dining
个人便条 .........................................................................................321
Personal Notes
对话：生日快乐! ...........................................................................323
Dialogue: Happy Birthday!
词汇笔记 .........................................................................................326
Vocabulary Notes
关于作者 ................................................................................329
