把值得记住的表达，慢慢收集。

照看；守护

A neighbor offered to watch over our dog while we were away.

稀释；削弱（内容、力度或立场）

The committee refused to water down the policy just to win quick approval.

很久以前；在过去的某个时候（口语）

Way back when our town had only one traffic light, everyone knew which farmer owned the red truck.

很远的下方；沿着……往下

The cabin is way down the trail, past the wooden bridge.

生活方式；生活习惯

Seasonal fishing has been part of the islanders' way of life for generations.

远远超过；已经过了（某个时间）

By the time the last guests left, it was way past midnight and the street was quiet.

干得漂亮；做得好

You finished the whole project a day early? Way to go!

太……；过于……（加强语气）

The suitcase is way too heavy to lift alone, so let's use the small cart.

远远太多；过于

This suitcase weighs way too much for the overhead shelf, so we checked it at the gate.

方法与手段；解决办法

The committee is still discussing the ways and means of funding the new shelter.

我们必须；我们得……

We have to leave by six if we want to catch the last ferry.

逐渐消失；逐渐减弱

The excitement of moving into the new apartment began to wear off once the unpacking and repairs started.

时间慢慢过去；逐渐令人疲惫

Long meetings can wear on even the most patient team.

使筋疲力尽；把……累坏

If you’re exhausted, there’s no better way to wear out the kids than a day at the beach.

几周前

I mailed the application weeks ago, but the office has not replied.

发表意见；参与讨论

Before the board votes, two engineers will weigh in on the safety data.

使你感到沉重；拖累你

Carrying yesterday's worries weighs you down and makes it harder to focus.

嗯，不过确切地说；用于委婉补充或纠正

Well, actually, the library stays open until eight on Thursdays, so we still have time to study.

做得好；干得漂亮

Well done—you caught the loose connector before the machine started.

众所周知的；以……闻名的

The small coastal town is well known for its smoked fish, which local shops prepare every morning.

到时候再看；我们会看看

We'll see how the seedlings look after the weekend, then decide whether to move them.

追上去；追赶她

When the dog slipped its leash, the owner went after her along the river path.

真可惜；真遗憾

What a shame that the outdoor concert was canceled just before sunset.

……怎么样；要不考虑……；……怎么样；那……呢

What about taking the earlier train? We would have time to get breakfast near the station.

你在做什么；你打算做什么

What are you doing with the empty boxes? I can take them to the recycling center on my way home.

我还能说什么呢；真是没办法

What can I say? The little bakery makes the best bread in the neighborhood.

你做什么工作；你会怎么做

What do you do when the ticket machine won't take your card?

你猜怎么着；真没想到（表示意外）

What do you know? The old bookstore is hosting a free poetry reading tonight.

你是什么意思？；你说什么？；你是什么意思；你是说什么

What do you mean when you say the train is running on a different track?

你说……是什么意思；你所说的……指什么

What do you mean by 'priority seating' on this ticket?

你觉得怎么样；要不要

We could meet at the café after work; what do you say?

你觉得怎么样；你怎么看；你觉得……怎么样；你怎么看

What do you think of the new reading room now that the shelves are in?

你觉得……怎么样？

What do you think of the new library now that you have seen the study rooms?

你想要什么；你想做什么

What do you want for lunch, the soup or the salad?

还有什么；另外还有什么

What else can we bring to the picnic besides fruit and bread?

为什么；做什么用

They set aside a second room, but what for?

发生了什么；怎么了

What happened to the package? The delivery notice says it was left at the front desk.

……怎么了；……发生了什么

What happened to the blue umbrella you used on the walk yesterday?

等等之类；诸如此类

They laid out tea, fruit, little sandwiches, and what have you before the guests arrived.

我的意思；我想表达的内容

The room needs more light; what I mean is that the desk lamp alone leaves the corners dark.

要是……会怎样？；万一……呢？；如果……会怎样；万一……呢

What if the restaurant is full when we arrive—should we call ahead?

他叫什么名字来着？（一时想不起姓名时）

What is his name again? I remember meeting him, but I can't recall his name.

而且；此外（用于补充更重要的信息）

The route is shorter; what is more, it avoids the steep stairs beside the station.

它是什么意思；这意味着什么

Could you show me what it means to reset the router?

具备成功所需的能力或素质

Mina has what it takes to run the small bakery on her own.

什么样的；哪一类的

What kind of music helps you concentrate when the room gets noisy?

到底怎么回事；究竟（表示惊讶或不解）

What the heck is a spoon doing in the toolbox?

到底；究竟（表示惊讶或恼怒）

What the hell happened to the kitchen while I was out buying groceries?

无论需要付出什么；不惜一切代价

The rescue team is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring every hiker home safely.

发生了什么；当前是什么情况；发生什么事；怎么了

The lights went out midway through rehearsal, and Mina asked, "What's going on?"