088. What I’m trying to say is...
我想要说的是……

[句型解析]
“What I’m trying to say?”意为“我想要说的是……”，它与“What I mean is?”在意思上和结构上都有相似之处，只是要注意名词性从句中动词的时态。

[实例]
1. What I’m trying to say is that he is a good husband.
我想要说的是：他是个好丈夫。
2. What I’m trying to say is that it’s worth buying.
我想要说的是：这值得买下来。
3. What I’m trying to say is that human nature doesn’t change.
我想要说的是：人类的本性不会改变。
4. What I’m trying to say is that you should think of others.
我想要说的是：你应该考虑一下别人。
5. What I’m trying to say is that smoking is harmful.
我想要说的是：吸烟有害。

[实战练习]
A: Where did you put my Walkman?
你把我的随身听放哪儿了？
B: I forget.
我忘了。
A: You should be more careful with other people’s things.
你应该小心他人的东西。
B: Are you saying I’m careless?
你是说我粗心？
A: What I’m trying to say is that when you borrow something from someone, you should take good care of it.
我是说如果你借了他人的东西，你应该照顾好。
B: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I’ll try to find it right away.
对不起，请原谅。我会马上去找。