文章目录
Word Preparation
take in：接受，吸收
Well, that’s a lot for me take in.
嗯，对我来说有好多东西需要接受呢。
Let’s give him a moment. It’ll take some time for him to take in this news.
我们给他点儿时间吧。他需要一段时间才能接受这个消息。
left out：被遗忘；冷落
All the others seemed to know each other and I felt left out.
其他人好像都认识彼此，我觉得被冷落了。
I know you’re not trying to be rude, but sometimes I feel left out.
我知道你们不是有意的，但是有时候我觉得我被孤立了。
blend in with：融入
When I grew up, I started to blend in with the crowd.
当我长大后，我开始融入人群。
The new office block does not blend in with the surroundings.
我的办公大楼与周围的环境很不协调。
So far, so good. 目前为止，一切都好
— How is your new job? 新工作怎么样啊？
— so far, so good. 目前为止，一切都好。
— How is college life going? 你的大学生活过得怎么样啊？
— so far, so good. 目前为止，一切都好。
In what way …? 以什么方式…?
In what way did he attract you to work for him?
他哪方面吸引你为他工作啊？
In what way is your life enhanced by the determination of others?
你们的生活怎么会因为别人的决定而变得更加精彩呢？
You’ll be used to life here before long. 你很快就会熟悉这里的生活了。
You don’t need to worry much. You’ll be used to life here before long.
你不用太担心啦。用不了多久你就会熟悉这里的生活了。
People in this town are really friendly. You’ll be used to life here before long.
这个镇子里的人都很友好的。很快你就会熟悉这里的生活了。
Grammar
Describing problems caused by culture shock 描述因文化冲击所带来的问题
除了 So far, so good.，还可以说：
- My life has been easy so far.
- Everything is fine for now.
- It’s not bad up to now.
- I’m doing quite well now.
e.g. - I think I’m a lucky man. My life has been easy so far.
- Thanks for you concern, but everything is fine for now.
- Well, it’s not bad up to now.
- I don’t know about the future, but I’m doing quite well now.