Expressing Specific Appreciation (Friend)
A friend gives you a small, thoughtful gift (e.g., a handmade card, a book they thought you'd like). You thank them sincerely and comment on why you like the specific gift or how it's perfect for you.
一位朋友送给你一份小而贴心的礼物(例如一张自制卡片,一本他们认为你会喜欢的书)。你真诚地感谢他们,并评论你为什么喜欢这份礼物或它为什么非常适合你。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
thoughtful
This adjective describes something kind and considerate, showing you thought about the other person's feelings or interests. Use it to compliment someone's gift or action, like 'That was a thoughtful gift.'
这个形容词描述某物善良而体贴,表明你考虑了其他人的感受或兴趣。用它来赞美某人的礼物或行动,例如‘那是一个体贴的礼物。’
incredible
This means very surprising or amazing in a good way. It's often used to express strong positive emotion, such as 'That's incredible!' when receiving something special.
这意味着以一种好的方式非常令人惊讶或惊人。它经常用于表达强烈的积极情绪,例如在收到特别的东西时说‘That\'s incredible!’。
perfect
This adjective means exactly right or ideal for the situation. Use it to show the gift fits your needs perfectly, like 'It's perfect for me.'
这个形容词表示完全正确或适合情况的理想。使用它来表示礼物完全符合你的需求,比如‘It's perfect for me.’
trouble
This noun refers to effort or difficulty in doing something. In phrases like 'went to the trouble,' it means someone made an effort, and you can say 'no trouble' to downplay it politely.
这个名词指做某事所需的努力或困难。在像'went to the trouble'这样的短语中,它意味着某人付出了努力,你可以说'no trouble'来礼貌地淡化它。
addition
This noun means something added to increase or improve a collection or group. Use it for gifts that enhance what you already have, like 'a nice addition to your bookshelf.'
这个名词指的是添加到收藏或群体中以增加或改善的东西。用于增强你已经拥有的礼物的描述,比如'对你书架的一个不错添加。'
made my day
This idiom means something made you very happy and improved your whole day. It's a casual way to thank someone sincerely, like after receiving a thoughtful surprise.
这个习语的意思是某事让你非常开心,并改善了你的一整天。这是一种随意的方式,真诚地感谢某人,比如在收到一个体贴的惊喜之后。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
You shouldn't have!
This is a polite idiom to express surprise and gratitude, meaning 'You didn't need to do this, but thank you.' It's useful when receiving an unexpected gift from a friend; it softens the thanks and shows appreciation without seeming too formal.
这是一个礼貌的习语,用来表达惊讶和感激,意思是‘你没必要这么做,但谢谢你。’它在收到朋友的意外礼物时很有用;它柔和了感谢,并显示出感激之情,而不会显得过于正式。
Thank you so much.
This is a common way to express strong gratitude. 'So much' emphasizes the thanks. Use it in everyday situations like receiving gifts; it's simple, sincere, and works for intermediate learners to build polite responses.
这是表达强烈感激的常见方式。'So much' 强调了感谢。在日常情况下如收到礼物时使用;它简单、真诚,适合中级学习者构建礼貌回应。
It was no trouble at all!
This phrase means it wasn't difficult or bothersome to do something for you. Use it to respond humbly when someone thanks you for effort; it reassures them and keeps the conversation positive. Grammar note: 'No... at all' is a common negation for emphasis.
这个短语的意思是为你做某事并不困难或麻烦。当有人感谢你的努力时,用它谦虚地回应;这能让他们安心,并保持对话积极。语法笔记:“No... at all”是强调的常见否定形式。
This is so thoughtful of you.
This sentence compliments the giver's kindness and consideration. 'Of you' shows it's a quality of the person. It's useful for specific thanks in friendships; practice it to express why a gift means a lot personally.
这个句子赞美了赠礼者的善良和体贴。'Of you'显示这是个人的品质。在友谊中用于具体的感谢很有用;练习它来表达为什么礼物个人意义重大。
You made my day.
This idiomatic expression means the action brightened your entire day. Use it casually with friends to show deep appreciation. It's informal and emotional, perfect for ending a thankful conversation on a high note.
这个习语表达的意思是那个行动照亮了你的一整天。用它来随意地对朋友表达深深的感激。它是非正式的且情感化的,非常适合以高潮结束一段感恩的对话。