Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Do you know how to fix a car?
- Do you know how to play chess?
- Do you know how to make coffee?
- Do you know how to grow a plant?
- Do you know how to hem a dress?
01
Do you know how to fix a car?
Situation 1
Is everything ok?
Looks like something isn’t right.
Do you know how to fix a car?
Вы знаете, как починить машину?
I don’t.
But I can call a tow truck for you.
Но я могу вызвать для вас "tow truck".
That would be very helpful.
Thank you.
Спасибо.
Situation 2
Do you know how to fix a car?
Depends on what’s broken.
I think my battery is dead and I need to repair a tire.
I can definitely fix those two things.
All you need is a boost for the battery and a spare tire until you get a new one.
Все, что вам нужно, это зарядка для батареи и запасное колесо, пока вы не получите новое.
02
Do you know how to play chess?
Situation 1
Do you know how to play chess?
No, actually I don’t.
I’ve never understood the rules of the game.
Я никогда не понимал правила игры.
I’m kinda looking for someone to play with.
Let me try to learn the rules and I’d love to play with you.
Situation 2
What are you up to?
I’m just playing a game.
Do you know how to play chess?
Вы умеете играть в шахматы?
I’m a chess prodigy.
Let’s set up the board again.
Давайте снова расставим фигуры на доске.
Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
I’ve been looking for someone to play with for months!
Я искал кого-то, с кем можно поиграть, уже несколько месяцев!
03
Do you know how to make coffee?
Situation 1
Do you know how to make coffee?
No, but my coffee machine does.
You’ve got one of those fancy automated pour over machines.
It’s the perfect cup, every time.
Situation 2
Do you know how to make coffee?
I took a barista certification class so yes, I know a good cup of coffee.
That’s awesome.
Make me a cup, I wanna try!
Сделайте мне чашку, я хочу попробовать!
Sure, one cup of coffee coming right up.
04
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Situation 1
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Give it some water and sun.
Make sure the leaves and dirt are in good condition.
Убедитесь, что листья и почва в хорошем состоянии.
Sounds easy, right?
I kill every single plant despite my good efforts.
Несмотря на все мои старания, я убиваю каждое растение.
Just give it a bit more love and care.
Situation 2
I just don’t know what to do anymore.
What’s wrong?
I feel like this plant isn’t going to live very long.
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Вы знаете, как выращивать растение?
Let’s take a look.
The dirt looks a little dry and the leaves are a little droopy.
Maybe some water?
Земля выглядит немного сухой, а листья слегка поникли.
Может быть, немного воды?
05
Do you know how to hem a dress?
Situation 1
Do you know how to hem a dress?
Actually, I do.
I’ve got a sewing machine at home.
У меня дома есть швейная машина.
I need this dress tightened in the waist.
I can do that for you.
Come over on the weekend so I can measure and pin it for you.
Приходите на выходных, чтобы я мог снять мерки и закрепить это для вас.
Situation 2
Do you know how to hem a dress?
No, I don’t.
Why don’t you take it to a seamstress?
Почему бы вам не отнести это швее?
Do you know where one is?
There’s a tiny place near the station that does laundry and alterations.
