每日英语 · 2026-09-18

It's not my cup of tea.

不是我的菜。

表达偏好不合（委婉拒绝）

A

We're planning a karaoke night for Sarah's birthday. Are you in?

我们在为萨拉的生日策划KTV之夜，你来吗？

B

Thanks for asking, but karaoke is not really my cup of tea. I'd rather join you guys for dinner before that.

谢谢邀请，不过唱歌真不是我的菜。我更愿意参加之前的聚餐。

Suit yourself.

随你便。

09-15 · 社交回应

A

I'll just have the salad — I'm trying to eat light this week.

我就点份沙拉——这周想吃得清淡点。

B

Suit yourself. I'm ordering the steak, and I won't feel a bit guilty.

随你便。我要点牛排，而且一点愧疚感都不会有。

No wonder...

难怪……

09-05 · 恍然大悟

A

Did you hear the news? Tom has been taking Mandarin classes every evening for the past six months.

你听说了吗？Tom过去半年每晚都在上中文课。

B

No wonder his Chinese has gotten so good! I honestly thought he was just a natural.

难怪他中文进步这么大！我还以为他就是有语言天赋呢。

Can you cover for me?

你能帮我顶一下吗？

08-19 · 请人顶班

A

I have a dentist appointment at 3 PM and I won't be able to make the client call.

我下午3点预约了牙医，没法接客户的电话。

B

No worries, I can cover for you. I'll take the call and send you the notes afterward.

没事，我帮你顶上。电话我来接，会后把要点发给你。