Situational Words and Phrases 情景词汇
1.assure v. 使确信
A: Is he brave?
甲:他勇敢吗?
B: I can assure you of his bravery.
乙:我可以向你保证。
2.be of two minds about 对……不太清楚
A: Have you made up your mind?
甲:决定了吗?
B: Sorry, I'm still of two minds about which to choose.
乙:对不起，我还是幸不定主意该买哪个。
3.believable a. 可信的
A: Did you think I'd believe a story like that?
甲:你认为我会相信这种谎话吗?
B: But I think it's believable.
乙:但我认为那是可信的。
4.beyond doubt 无疑地，确实地
A: Is he guilty of embezzlement?
甲:他犯了贪污罪吗?
B: Evidence has been found to prose his innocence beyond doubt.
乙:证据表明他确实无罪。
5.bound a. 一定的，必然的
A: Will they meet me at the airport?
甲:他们会在机场接我吗?
B: They're bound to welcome you warmly.
乙:他们一定会热情欢迎你的。
6.certain a. 确信的
A: Do you know what happened on November 24, that cold and windy night? A ship sank, and most of the passengers are said to have lost their lives.
甲:你知道12月24日，就是那个寒冷的刮大风的夜晚，发生什么事了吗?一艘船沉了。据说大多数乘客丧生。
B: Are you certain about that?
乙:你确信吗?
7.confident a. 充满信心的
A: It's very difficult for me to pass the exam.
甲:这次考试对我来说很难通过。
B: But I'm confident of your ability.
乙:我对你的能力充满信心。
8.doubtless a./ad. 无疑地
A: I'm afraid he's overslept.
甲:恐怕他睡过头了。
B: He will doubtless get to the railroad station before the train leaves.
乙:他无疑会在火车开车之前到达车站的。
9.ensure v. 确定，担保
A: I'm sure your industry and ability will ensure your success.
甲:我相信你的勤劳和才能将保证你获得成功。
B: gut I haven't decided what to he after graduation yet .
乙:但我还没决定毕业后做什么。
10.positive a. 肯定的
A: Are you sure it's going to rain?
甲:你确信会下雨吗?
B: Yes, positive.
乙:当然确信无疑。
11.sure of oneself 有自信的
A: I'm afraid I'll fail the exam.
甲:我恐怕通不过考试。
B: First of all, you must 6e sure of yourself .
乙:首先，你必须要自信。
12.word n. 诺言，保证
A: You saw him shaking hands with the tiger? You're not joking, are you?
甲:你看见他和老虎握手?你不是在开玩笑，对吧?
B: No, I give you my word.
乙:不是开玩笑，我向你保证。
