The 'Seen It' Conundrum
Both partners suggest movies, but continuously run into the issue that one or both have already seen the suggested film, leading to a discussion about finding something new.
双方伴侣都提出电影建议,但不断遇到其中一方或双方都看过的影片,导致需要讨论寻找新片。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
in the mood
This phrase means feeling like doing something, often used when deciding activities. For example, 'I'm in the mood for pizza' means you want pizza.
这个短语的意思是想要做某事的感觉,常用于决定活动时。例如,'I'm in the mood for pizza' 意思是你想要吃披萨。
action movie
A type of film with exciting fights, chases, and adventure. It's a common genre in English discussions about movies.
一种包含激动人心的打斗、追逐和冒险的电影类型。它是英语中关于电影讨论的常见类型。
sci-fi thriller
Sci-fi means science fiction, and thriller means a suspenseful story. Together, it's a movie with future tech and excitement, useful for describing film types.
Sci-fi 指的是科幻小说,thriller 指的是悬疑故事。合起来,就是一部带有未来科技和兴奋感的电影,用于描述电影类型。
seen it
A casual way to say 'I have watched it' about a movie or show. It's very common in conversations about entertainment.
一种随意说“我看过它”的方式,指电影或节目。在娱乐话题的对话中非常常见。
conundrum
A difficult problem or puzzle. Here, it refers to the challenge of finding a new movie, but it's a bit advanced; use it for tricky situations.
一个困难的问题或谜题。在这里,它指的是寻找一部新电影的挑战,但有点高级;用于棘手的情况。
scroll through
To move up and down on a screen or list, like browsing apps or websites. Practical for talking about using phones or streaming services.
在屏幕或列表上上下移动,像浏览应用或网站一样。适用于谈论使用手机或流媒体服务。
promising
Something that seems likely to be good or successful. Use it to show interest in a suggestion, like a movie or idea.
看起来可能好或成功的事物。用它来表示对建议的兴趣,比如电影或想法。
rewatch
To watch something again. It's a noun or verb for revisiting movies, common in casual talks about media.
再次观看某物。它是用于重访电影的名词或动词,在媒体的随意谈话中很常见。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What are we in the mood to watch tonight?
This is a question to start a discussion about preferences. It's useful for suggesting activities with others. Grammar: 'In the mood to' is an infinitive phrase showing desire.
这是一个用于开启关于偏好讨论的问题。它有助于与他人建议活动。语法:“In the mood to”是一个表示欲望的不定式短语。
I actually saw that with my sister last weekend.
Use this to explain you've already experienced something and add details. 'Actually' adds surprise. It's practical for sharing past experiences in conversations.
使用这个来解释你已经经历过某事并添加细节。'Actually' 添加惊讶。它在对话中分享过去经历时很实用。
Ah, darn! You've seen it.
An expression of mild disappointment. 'Darn' is a polite swear word. Useful for reacting to bad luck, like when plans don't work out.
一种轻微失望的表达。'糟糕'是一种礼貌的感叹词。用于对坏运气的反应,比如计划没有成功时。
We're running into the 'seen it' conundrum again!
This describes repeatedly facing the same problem. 'Running into' means encountering. It's a fun way to talk about common issues in negotiations.
这描述了反复面对同一个问题。'Running into' 意思是遇到。这是谈论谈判中常见问题的一种有趣方式。
Let me scroll through... Oh, have you seen 'The Midnight Library'?
A natural way to browse options and suggest something. Use when searching lists. It shows polite checking before proposing.
浏览选项并建议某事物的一种自然方式。在搜索列表时使用。它显示在提出之前礼貌的检查。
That sounds promising.
A positive response to an idea, meaning it seems good. Simple and versatile for agreeing or showing interest in suggestions.
对一个想法的积极回应,意思是它听起来不错。简单且多功能,用于同意或对建议表示兴趣。
Sounds like a plan!
Means you agree and it's decided. Use to confirm decisions casually. It's a common idiom for ending negotiations positively.
意思是你同意并且决定了。用来说服性地确认决定。这是一个常见的习语,用于积极结束谈判。