例题
A) Go to the lab for a quick look.
B) Check on what's for dinner.
C) Have a run before they eat.
D) Go and see if they have dropped anything in the lab.
W: Could we drop by the lab for a minute? I have some experiments running that I need to check on before dinner.
M: Sure. I have plenty of time. I'd be interested to see what you're working on, anyway.
Q: What will they do?
注:1. drop by, drop in, drop over 顺便拜访
stop by, stop in, stop over
例题
A) No, he missed it.
B) Yes, he did.
C) No, he didn't.
D) Yes, he probably did.
W: Did you watch the game last night?
M: I wouldn' t have missed it for anything!
Q: Did the man watch the game last night?
注:I would not have missed it for anything! 用否定的句子表达肯定的含义。
I couldn't agree with you more. 表示同意
could be better 不好
couldn't be better 很好
could be worse 还不错
couldn't be worse 糟糕透顶
-My rent is going to be increased. My motorcycle needs repair and I have to go to the dentist.
-Well, I think things could be worse.(安慰)