088. What I’m trying to say is...
我想要說的是……
[句型解析]
“What I’m trying to say?”意為“我想要說的是……”,它與“What I mean is?”在意思上和結構上都有相似之處,只是要注意名詞性從句中動詞的時態(tài)。
[實例]
1. What I’m trying to say is that he is a good husband.
我想要說的是:他是個好丈夫。
2. What I’m trying to say is that it’s worth buying.
我想要說的是:這值得買下來。
3. What I’m trying to say is that human nature doesn’t change.
我想要說的是:人類的本性不會改變。
4. What I’m trying to say is that you should think of others.
我想要說的是:你應該考慮一下別人。
5. What I’m trying to say is that smoking is harmful.
我想要說的是:吸煙有害。
[實戰(zhàn)練習]
A: Where did you put my Walkman?
你把我的隨身聽放哪兒了?
B: I forget.
我忘了。
A: You should be more careful with other people’s things.
你應該小心他人的東西。
B: Are you saying I’m careless?
你是說我粗心?
A: What I’m trying to say is that when you borrow something from someone, you should take good care of it.
我是說如果你借了他人的東西,你應該照顧好。
B: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I’ll try to find it right away.
對不起,請原諒。我會馬上去找。