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用於表示若處在另一個人的處境時,事情會怎麼處理,此亦為提供建議的一句型。If 子句中的動詞恆用 were 表示。 |
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If I were you, I'd take the job that pays more. |
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我要是你的話,我會選薪水比較高的工作。 |
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If I were you, I'd conduct further research before reaching a conclusion. |
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我要是你的話,我會先進一步研究再下結論。
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If she were you, do you think she would have made such a rash decision? |
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她要是你的話,你想她會不會做出這麼草率的決定? |
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If they were us, they'd probably make the same mistakes. |
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他們要是我們的話,八成也會犯同樣的錯誤。 |
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If I were him, I'd take the boat to Laos. |
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我要是他的話,我就會搭船去寮國。 |
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If you were the interviewer, what kind of questions would you ask an applicant? |
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你若是面試官的話,你會問應徵者什麼樣的問題? |
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很多人常用 If I were you 來提供建議,也可以這麼說:
• If I were in your shoes, I'd rent the house instead of buying it.
如果站在你的立場,我會租房子,不會買房子。
• I'm not you, but not wearing a helmet is crazy.
我不是你,不過不戴安全帽簡直是瘋了。 |
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