Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
- Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
- Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
- Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
- Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
01
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Well, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I guess I overdid it and sprained my ankle.
You’re going to need some physiotherapy to repair the damage.
Situation 2
It looks like you’ve got tendinitis.
Is it serious?
No, it should be manageable.
But try to incorporate a few recovery days in between workouts.
但请尝试在锻炼之间安排几天恢复时间。
I’ll take your advice into consideration.
02
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Unfortunately, yes.
It’ll affect your grade.
这会影响你的成绩。
I’m sorry but I don’t understand how I could fail.
I did the research and I believe my paper was well written.
我进行了研究，我相信我的论文写得很好。
If you feel that you want to appeal your grade, you should file an appeal letter with admin.
Situation 2
Professor M, I received a C- for my overall grade.
Looks like you did.
The last assignment affected your grade.
最后的作业影响了你的成绩。
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Yes, unfortunately your paper was written poorly this semester.
03
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Situation 1
We can’t seem to find our flight on the departure board.
May I see your e-tickets?
It looks like there’s a problem with your flight.
看起来您的航班有问题。
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Unfortunately, yes.
Situation 2
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Yes, it’s been cancelled.
It’s been rescheduled for 11am tomorrow morning.
已重新安排在明天上午11点。
Where do I stay until then?
You can either make a claim and receive a refund.
Or we can offer you hotel accommodation that includes a breakfast voucher.
或者，我们可以为您提供包含早餐券的酒店住宿。
04
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
Situation 1
Overall, your health is in good standing.
Just make sure you keep alcohol to a minimum.
只需确保将酒精摄入量保持在最低水平。
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
A glass a day is a great rule.
Everything in moderation, right?
凡事都要适度，对吧？
Great.
Thanks for seeing me today.
感谢您今天见我。
Situation 2
Do you enjoy drinking?
On average, how many drinks do you consume a week?
平均来说，您每周喝多少酒？
Probably a bottle of wine, a few times a week.
That doesn’t seem too bad.
Generally, my rule for patients is to enjoy those drinks but choose a minimum per day.
通常，我对患者的建议是享受这些饮品，但每天至少选择一个最低限度。
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
05
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 1
Welcome to Palm Tree Resorts.
I’m here to check-in.
I can help you with that.
Have you heard of our surf lesson promotion?
您听说过我们的冲浪课程促销活动吗？
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 2
Our hotel just launched free lessons for our guests.
What lessons do you offer?
You’ve come during surfing season and the waters are perfect at this time of year.
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
