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| all you can do nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (your only recourse) | 你唯一能做的
nǐ wéi yī néng zuò de |
| | When something bad happens, all you can do is make the best of it. |
| all you can do nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (everything you are capable of) | 你能做的一切
nǐ néng zuò de yí qiè |
| | All you can do is whine; you never fix your problems. |
| all-you-can-eat adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (restaurant buffet: unlimited) | 吃到饱的
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| | At the all-you-can-eat restaurant he stuffed himself with cheap food. |
| and what have you advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (and the like, and similar) (非正式用语) | 诸如此类，等等
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| Are you ready to order? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (question to restaurant customer) | 准备点餐了吗？，可以点菜了吗？
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| as best you can advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (to the best of your ability) | 尽全力
jìn quán lì |
| | Muddle through as best you can, and we'll fix the mistakes later. |
| as often as you like advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (whenever you wish) | 想多频繁就多频繁
xiǎng duō pín fán jiù duō pín fán |
| | Come and visit me as often as you like. |
| as often as you wish advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (whenever you want) | 愿意多少次就多少次
yuàn yì duō shǎo cì jiù duō shǎo cì |
| | | 随时都可以
suí shí dōu kě yǐ |
| | Feel free to stop by my office as often as you wish. |
| as you know exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (you are already aware) | 正如你所知
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| | | 你知道的
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| | As you know, the building will be demolished on Saturday. |
| as you please advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as you wish, whatever you wish) | 你喜欢怎样就怎样
nǐ xǐ huān zěn yàng jiù zěn yàng |
| | | 按照你的意愿
àn zhào nǐ de yì yuàn |
| | You've finished your work. Now you're free to do as you please. |
| as you say advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (I agree that) | 如您所说
rú nín suǒ shuō |
| | As you say, that spaghetti is delicious! |
| as you will advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | archaic (expressing obedience: as you wish) (古语) | 如您所愿
rú nín suǒ yuàn |
| | You may do as you will, but that does not mean your actions will be right. |
| as you wish advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (certainly, of course) | 悉听尊便
xī tīng zūn biàn |
| | We will be sure to arrange everything as you wish. |
| away with you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | slang, regional (Leave, get going, be on your way) (俚语，方言) | 滚开，去你的吧，走开
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| | Away with you! proclaimed the king. |
| Be careful what you wish for. v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | ([sth] desirable may have drawbacks) | 要慎重许愿。，别轻易许愿。
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| before you know it exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | informal (rapidly, soon) | 不知不觉间
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| | Christmas will be here before you know it. |
| between you and me advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (confidentially, in confidence) | 你知我知
nǐ zhī wǒ zhī |
| | | 不要告诉别人
bú yào gào sù bié rén |
| | Between you and me, I think Stella has fallen in love with him. |
| Bless you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (said when [sb] sneezes) | 上帝保佑你
shàng dì bǎo yòu nǐ |
| | "Bless you!" said Suzie when I sneezed. |
| Bless you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (gratitude, affection) | 感谢你
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| | | 谢谢你
xiè xiè nǐ |
| | Bless you for helping us in our hour of need. |
| both of you pronpronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday." | (you two) | 你们两个
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| | I want to talk to both of you after class. |
| Can I help you? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (to a customer) | 有什么可以帮您的吗？
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| | Can I help you? asked the sales clerk. |
| Come as you are v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (no dress code) | 随便穿就好
suí biàn chuān jiù hǎo |
| | | 穿平时的衣服
chuān píng shí de yī fú |
| | What should I wear to the party? Just come as you are. |
| Could you please...? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (polite request) (请某人做某事的礼貌用语) | 你可以…吗？可不可以麻烦你…？请你…，可以吗？
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| | Could you please tell me where the bathroom is? |
| have your work cut out for you v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (have a hard task ahead) | 面临挑战，面对困难
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| | | 面临艰巨的任务
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| | The house Joe and Maggie have bought needs a lot of renovation; they certainly have their work cut out for them. |
| Did you ever! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | US (I am astonished) (表示惊讶) | 你居然真这么干过！
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| do all you can v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (try hard) | 尽你所能
jìn nǐ suǒ néng |
| | | 尽力而为
jìn lì ér wéi |
| | I did all I could to catch the train, but it was too late. |
| do as you please v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (do whatever you wish to do) | 随意
suí yì |
| | | 随便
suí biàn |
| | | 随便
suí biàn |
| | After you've finished that task you may do as you please. |
| do everything you can to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (try your hardest to achieve [sth]) | 尽一切努力做某事
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| | | 竭尽全力做某事
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| | Choosing a university is an important decision, so make sure you do everything you can to get it right. |
| | 上哪所大学是一个重要的选择，所以一定要确保竭尽全力，做出正确的选择。 |
| do the best you can v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (try your hardest) | 尽你最大努力
jìn nǐ zuì dà nǔ lì |
| | Just do the best you can. That's all anybody could ask for. |
| do what you can viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (do everything possible) | 尽你的全力
jìn nǐ de quán lì |
| do what you like v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (do whatever you wish to do) | （你）想怎样就怎样
nǐ xiǎng zěn yàng jiù zěn yàng |
| | | 别客气
bié kè qì |
| | Since you've finished your work, do what you like for the rest of the day. |
do with what you've got,
make do with what you've got v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (cope, manage) | 利用你现有的资源做某事
lì yòng nǐ xiàn yǒu de zī yuán zuò mǒu shì |
| don't you? | (question tag) | 不是吗？
bú shì ma |
| | Why am I asking you for directions? - well, you live here, don't you? |
F*** you!,
F*ck you!,
F**k you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | slang, vulgar, offensive (expressing anger or contempt) | 去你妈的
qù nǐ mā de |
| 备注: "Fuck" can be spelled "f***" when someone wants to avoid writing out a profane word. |
| for all you know exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (it is possible that) | 有可能
yǒu kě néng |
| | He might be married with three kids, for all you know. |
| Fuck you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | vulgar, offensive, slang (expressing anger or contempt) | 去你的！
qù nǐ de |
| | (粗俗) | 去你妈的！
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| | If you think I'm going to work for you for nothing ... well, f*** you! |
| get what you deserve v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (for good actions) | 得到相应回报
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| | | 善有善报
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| | If you follow the rules and obey all guidelines, you will get what you deserve. |
| get what you deserve v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (for bad actions) | 恶有恶报
è yǒu è bào |
| | | 活该
huó gāi |
| | | 得了报应
dé le bào yìng |
| | If you deliberately break the rules and disregard authority, you will get what you deserve. |
| God bless you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (Christian expression of well-wishes) | 上帝保佑你
shàng dì bǎo yòu nǐ |
| | God bless you and keep you safe, my child. |
| Good day to you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | formal (salutation) | 日安
rì ān |
| | "Good day to you!" shouted Jenkins from across the street. |
| good for you adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (healthful) | 有益你的健康的
yǒu yì nǐ de jiàn kāng de |
| | | 对你的（身体）有好处的
duì nǐ de shēn tǐ yǒu hǎo chù de |
| | Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for you. |
| good for you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (well done!) | 做得不错
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| | | 干得漂亮
gàn de piào liang |
| | You have lost 10 pounds already? Good for you! |
| here you are interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (this is what you need) | 拿去
ná qù |
| | | 给你
gěi nǐ |
| here you go interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (this is what you need) (非正式用语) | 这就是你要的，给你
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| | Was it you who ordered the steak, sir? Here you go. |
| Here's to you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (toast) (祝酒词) | 敬你，为你干杯
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| | Cheers, here's to you! |
| How are you doing? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | informal (greeting) (招呼语) | 最近怎么样？
zuì jìn zěn me yàng ？ |
| | (招呼语) | 在忙什么呢
zài máng shén me ne |
| | "How are you doing?" "Not too bad, how about you?" |
| How are you? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (greeting) (招呼语) | 怎么样？你好吗？
zěn me yàng ？nǐ hǎo ma ？ |
| How dare you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (indignation) | 你好大的胆子！
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| | How dare you say I can't cook! So, you told her she was a fat cow?? How dare you!! |
| How do you do? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | formal (Pleased to meet you.) (招呼语，正式) | 您好！
nín hǎo ！ |
| | How do you do? I'm delighted to meet you. |
how-do-you-do,
how-d'ye-do,
how-de-do nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | informal, dated (difficult situation) | 尴尬局面，困境
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| I hate you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I dislike you intensely) | 我恨你
wǒ hèn nǐ |
| | This is not love! I hate you! |
| I like you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I find you appealing) | 我喜欢你
wǒ xǐ huān nǐ |
| | I like you. You seem like such a nice person. |
| I look forward to hearing from you exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | written, slightly formal (application, request: signing off) (申请、请求：落款，书面) | 期待收到您的回复
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| | Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. |
| I love you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (declaration of strong affection) (表达强烈的感情) | 我爱你
wǒ ài nǐ |
| | I love you, Mom! |
| I love you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (declaration of strong romantic feelings) (表达浪漫的爱情) | 我爱你
wǒ ài nǐ |
| | I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. |
| I love you so much interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (great affection) | 我如此爱你
wǒ rú cǐ ài nǐ |
| | | 我深爱着你
wǒ shēn ài zhe nǐ |
| | I love you so much that I can't stand to be apart from you. |
| I miss you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I feel your absence) | 我想你
wǒ xiǎng nǐ |
| | | 我想念你
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| | | 我思念你
wǒ sī niàn nǐ |
| | I miss you, my darling. Come home soon. |
| I need you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I am dependent on you) | 我需要你
wǒ xū yào nǐ |
| | John, I don't just love you, I need you! |
| I want you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I am sexually attracted to you) (非正式用语，有性暗示) | 我想要你
wǒ xiǎng yào nǐ |
| | I want you. Let's leave this party and go back to my place. |
| I will miss you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I will dislike being apart from you) | 我会想念你的
wǒ huì xiǎng niàn nǐ de |
| | I will miss you when you leave on your business trip. |
| I worship you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (declaration of strong admiration) | 我崇拜你
wǒ chóng bài nǐ |
| | I worship you and the ground you walk on! |
| if you please exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | ironic (expressing mild outrage) | 你相信吗
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| | | 真荒唐
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| if you please exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (polite request) | 如果你愿意
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| | | 如果你不介意
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| if you want advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as you please) | 如你所愿
rú nǐ suǒ yuàn |
| | | 如果你想的话
rú guǒ nǐ xiǎng de huà |
| | I can lend you some money if you want. |
| if you will advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in other words, so to speak) | 换句话说，可以说
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| if you will advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (polite request) | 如果你愿意
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| if you wish advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as you please, it's your choice) | 如果你希望
rú guǒ nǐ xī wàng |
| | We can always postpone the meet-up for another time, if you wish - it's up to you. |
| It's up to you. interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (it is your decision) | 由你来定
yóu nǐ lái dìng |
| | | 你说了算
nǐ shuō le suàn |
| | We can get Mexican or Chinese food tonight - it's up to you. |
| keep you guessing v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be unpredictable) | 让人猜不透
ràng rén cāi bú tòu |
| | The novel is a murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. |
keep your wits about you,
have your wits about you v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be alert) | 保持警惕
bǎo chí jǐng tì |
| | | 多加小心
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| | No one has ever explored this part of the forest and we don't know what we'll find, so keep your wits about you. |
| look before you leap interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | proverb (be aware of the risks involved in [sth]) (谚语) | 三思而后行
sān sī ér hòu xíng |
| | You need to look before you leap before investing in a new business. |
| make you feel welcome v | (greet or receive you warmly) | 热情欢迎
rè qíng huān yíng |
| | A hot meal makes me feel welcome when I come back from work. |
mark my words,
you mark my words interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | dated (this is sure to happen) | 记住我的话
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| | Mark my words! That boy will always be a troublemaker. |
| mean what you say v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (speak sincerely) | 当真
dàng zhēn |
| | | 认真
rèn zhēn |
| | Does he mean what he says, or is he just making an empty promise? |
| mind you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (although, having said that) (非正式用语) | 提醒你一下
tí xǐng nǐ yí xià |
| | The meal was fantastic -- expensive, mind you! He can be very disorganized. Mind you, I'm no better. |
| missing you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I miss you) (非正式用语) | 想你
xiǎng nǐ |
My heart bleeds for you.,
My heart bleeds,
How my heart bleeds for you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | figurative, ironic (I feel compassion for you) (比喻) | 我衷心同情你，我深表同情
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| | "I have to pay a fortune in income tax these days," said Theo. "My heart bleeds for you!" said his brother. |
nice to meet you,
glad to meet you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (pleased to make your acquaintance) | 见到您很高兴
jiàn dào nín hěn gāo xìng |
| off with you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (leave, go now) | 滚开
gǔn kāi |
| | | 滚蛋
gǔn dàn |
| | Off with you, children! It's time for you all to go home! |
| Off you go. interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (please leave) | 快去吧。
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| | | 快走吧。
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| | It's almost time for school--off you go. |
| pay as you go nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (prepaid mobile phone use) (电话付费方法) | 手机预充值消费
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| 备注: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
pay as you go,
pay-as-you-go adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (debts paid as they are incurred) | 即付的
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| | | 即时还款的
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| pay as you go v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (pay debts as they are incurred) | 即付
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| | | 即时还款
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play the hand you are dealt,
play the hand that you are dealt,
play the hand you're dealt v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (work with what you have) | 把手中的牌打好
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| | | 拿到什么牌就怎么打
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| 备注: 比喻面对现实，不怨天尤人 |
| pleased to meet you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (greeting) | 见到你很高兴
jiàn dào nǐ hěn gāo xìng |
| put [sth/sb] behind you v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (forget [sth/sb]) | 把…抛在脑后
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| screw you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | slang, vulgar (expressing contempt) (俚语，粗俗语) | 去你的吧，见你的鬼
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| | “Hey buddy, screw you,” said the drunk. |
| see you again interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (goodbye until we meet again) (非正式用语) | 下次再见！
xià cì zài jiàn |
| | I have to go now - see you again soon! |
See you soon,
See you soon! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (goodbye for now) | 回头见
huí tóu jiàn |
| | See you soon, Edna! |
| See you there. interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (goodbye until a given future event) | 到那儿见！
dào nà er jiàn |
| see you tomorrow interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (goodbye until tomorrow) (非正式用语) | 明天见！
míng tiān jiàn |
| See you! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (Goodbye for now!) | 再见！
zài jiàn |
| | | 回头见！
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| shame on you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (expressing disapproval) | 你真丢人
nǐ zhēn diū rén |
| | | 鄙视你
bǐ shì nǐ |
| | Shame on you! - you tracked mud all over my nice clean floor. |
| thank you interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (expression of gratitude) (表示感激) | 谢谢你
xiè xiè nǐ |
| | Thank you! I liked the gift. |
| | 谢谢你！我喜欢这个礼物。 |
| Thank you for interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (gratitude for [sth]) (感叹词) | 因为…谢谢你
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| | Thank you for the box of chocolates. |
| Thank you for doing [sth] interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (gratitude for [sth] done) (感叹词) | 因为做…谢谢你
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| | Thank you for helping me with my homework. |
| thank-you nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (expression of gratitude) | 感激
gǎn jī |
| | | 感谢
gǎn xiè |
| | Don't forget to say your thank-yous before you leave. |
| thank-you nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (message of thanks) | 感谢
gǎn xiè |
| | | 致谢
zhì xiè |
| | She sent a thank-you for the wedding gifts. |
| | 她对结婚礼物表示感谢。 |
| Thank you all interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (gratitude to a group) | 感谢大家
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| Thank you both interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (gratitude to two people) | 感谢两位
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