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Tag: Australian English

How “I Might Give It a Miss” Softens a No

Australian English, 礼貌婉拒, 选择不参加, Give It a Miss, Polite Refusals, 澳洲英语

Why “I’m Easy” Does Not Mean “I’m Simple”

Australian English, Everyday English, Expressing Preferences, 表达偏好, 日常英语, 澳洲英语

Why “No Worries” Means More Than “Don’t Worry”

Australian English, 礼貌回应, Everyday English, Polite Responses, 日常英语, 澳洲英语

Why “Do You Want a Lift?” Is Not About an Elevator

Australian English, Giving a Lift, Transport English, 出行英语, 开车捎人, 澳洲英语

Why “Could You Bring a Plate?” Does Not Mean an Empty Plate

Australian English, Bring a Plate, Bring a plate 用法, 社交聚会, Social Gatherings, 澳洲英语

Why “How Are You Going?” Is Not About Transport

Australian English, English Greetings, Everyday English, 英语问候语, 日常英语, 澳洲英语

When You Call Triple Zero (000), What Should You Say First?

Australian English, Australian Life, Triple Zero, Triple Zero 紧急通话, Why Do Australians Say It This Way?, 澳洲生活, 澳洲英语, 澳洲人为什么这样说?

Does ‘Fair’ on a Rental Condition Report Mean the Property Is in Good Condition?

Australian English, Australian Life, 租房状况报告, Rental Condition Reports, Why Do Australians Say It This Way?, 澳洲生活, 澳洲英语, 澳洲人为什么这样说?

Why Is ‘Something’s Wrong with the Tap’ Often Not Enough for a Repair Request?

Australian English, Australian Life, 租房报修, Rental Repairs, Why Do Australians Say It This Way?, 澳洲生活, 澳洲英语, 澳洲人为什么这样说?

When a Tradie Says ‘It Should Be About $500’, Is That a Quote?

Australian English, Australian Life, Quotes and Estimates, Why Do Australians Say It This Way?, 报价与估价, 澳洲生活, 澳洲英语, 澳洲人为什么这样说?

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