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Category: 每日一句英语

Practical and engaging short articles about natural everyday English, with particular attention to expressions used in Australian life.

Could We Get the Bill, Please?

餐馆英语, Restaurant English

‘Let’s Go Halves’ Means Each Person Pays Half

Everyday English, 日常英语

“Give Us a Bell” Means “Give Me a Call”

Australian English, 电话英语, Telephone English, 澳洲英语

“I Wouldn’t Mind…” Often Means “I’d Like…”

Everyday English, Polite Preferences, 委婉偏好, 日常英语

“I’m All Ears” Means “I’m Ready to Listen”

Active Listening, English Idioms, 英语习语, 认真倾听

“Give Me a Yell” Means “Let Me Know”

Australian English, Everyday Conversation, 日常会话, 澳洲英语

“I’ll Leave It for Now” Does Not Mean Never

Australian English, 礼貌婉拒, For Now, Polite Declining, 暂时, 澳洲英语

“Cheers for That” Is a Casual Thank You

Australian English, Thanks, 感谢表达, 澳洲英语

‘Nah, You’re Right’ Means No Harm Done

Australian English, Everyday Conversation, 日常会话, 澳洲英语

“How Are You Travelling?” Asks How You Are Coping

Australian English, Checking In, 关心近况, 澳洲英语

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