To Americans , polite conversationalists empathize by displaying expressions of excitement or disgust, shock or sadness. 对他们来说, 有礼貌的谈话者应该靠着表示出惊喜、讨厌 、 吃惊或悲哀的表情来与别人心领神会.
“在那儿等着！”凯瑟琳站起身来，“不，我改主意了。跟我来。”"Wait there!" Kathryn rose. "No, on second thought, follow me."理查德站起身走到了窗边。Richard stood up and walked across to the window.她站起身，开始来回踱步。She stood up and began to pace to and fro....
What a squash!真拥挤呀！She sprained her ankle playing squash.她在打软式墙网球时扭伤了脚踝。The troops would stay in position to squash the first murmur of trouble.部队将继续原地驻扎，一有骚乱迹象就立即镇压。In the squash court his chief aim is to flatten me...在...