(一).I'm just saying (that) 我只是说......而已。/就是那样而已。
原音重现:
A:I don't think you understand what is going on.
我想你理解不了眼前发生的事。
B:I'm just saying that everyone seems very confused.
我只是说每个人好像都挺迷惑。
英英释义:
This often indicates that the speaker wants to repeat or talk about an important point. It is like saying "The main thing I want you to remember is..."
美剧表达:
1.I'm just saying maybe I don't need your help.
我只是说或许我不需要你的帮助。
(二).I thought S+V 我还以为是......呢。
原音重现:
A:I heard that Emily is feeling sad these days.
听说艾米丽最近很伤心。
B:I thought she was happy because she has a lot of money.
我还以为她有很多期,会很幸福呢。
英英释义:
This is usually said when a person thinks he is wrong about something or wants more information about something. It is like asking "Did S+V?"
美剧表达:
1.I thought you were my friend.
我还拿你当朋友呢。