ABC基础英语对话：“是”不那么简单

molly: gordon, what's up?

gordon: nothing much, how about you?

molly: nothing much, but i am learning about a foreign company.

gordon: do they speak english at the office?

molly: of course, all international offices use english.

gordon: do you like speaking english?

molly: you bet, that's right. english can be fun. do you often use english?

gordon: positively, you are correct. whenever i use a computer, i use english.

molly: do you think computers are important?

gordon: no doubt about it.

molly: great, then can i use your computer?

gordon: sure, anything for you.

molly: thanks a lot. catch you later.

gordon: bye bye.

莫利：戈登，最近在忙什么？
戈登：没什么，你呢？
莫利：还不错，不过我正在学习有关一家外企的知识。
戈登：他们在办公室说英语吗？
莫利：当然了，所有跨国公司都使用英语。
戈登：你喜欢说英语吗？
莫利：你说对了，没错。英语很有趣。你经常使用英语吗？
戈登：对，你说对了。我一用计算机的时候我就用英语。
莫利：你觉得计算机很重要吗？
戈登：毫无疑问。
莫利：很好。那我可以用你的计算机吗？
戈登：当然可以。
莫利：多谢。 过会见。
戈登：再见。

lesson 课文
yes is not so simple “是”不那么简单

rule 1. always say more than yes or no. always.
规则1、 不要总是说“是的”或“不”。

example:
=:-o "do you understand?"
=:{} "yes, i understand."

例子1：
=:-o “你明白了吗？”
=:{}　“是的，我明白了。”

in all interactions, particularly any kind of learning, an atmosphere of two-way communication must be reinforced. let others know more about you! being able to ask and answer deep questions is important in the world of english.

在所有的交往，尤其是学习中，必须采用双向沟通。让别人更了解你！能用英语提出或者回答有深度的问题是很重要的。

if you just say yes while answering a question, you end a conversation. do not travel down a dead end street. say more than yes or no. when studying english, if you are asked a question, it will help you to incorporate the entire question into the answer.

当你回答一个问题时，如果只是说“是的”，那你就结束了交谈。不要走向死胡同。不要只说是的或者不。学习英语的时候如果你被要求提一个问题则有助于你将问题与答案合二为一。

example 2:
=:-o can you operate a computer?
=:{} yes, i can operate a computer.
now you are open to say more about your computer skills.

例子2:
=:-o 你会操作计算机吗？
=:{} 是的，我会操作计算机。
现在你敞开要多说有关你的计算机技能。

example 3:
=:-o can you operate a computer?
=:[] yes, i can operate many computer systems, such as power point, cad, word perfect and various internet programs.

例子3：
=:-o 你会操作计算机吗？
=:[] 是的，我会操作很多计算机系统，比如power point、cad、word perfect以及很多互联网程序。

saying more than just yes shows your personal strengths through describing productive experiences.

不要只说“是的”，在描述你有益的经历时你展示了你的个人能力。

now let's learn a few ways to say yes, and their slightly different meanings. below are various synonyms of yes that are more professional and more specific than just yes. next time you speak english, try to use these synonyms in place of yes, this will help you become more fluent.

现在让我们来学习说“是的”的几种方式以及它们的细微差别。以下是“是的”的各种同义词，它们比“是的”更专业更具体。下次你想用英语来说“是的”时用这些同义词来代替，这有助于你变得越来越流利。