Meaning
意思：“It's my first time”直接翻译为“这是我第一次”。当你想表达自己在某个特定情境下是新手或初学者时，这个表达非常合适。
用法：在日常对话中，这个短语非常实用。比如，当你第一次去某个国家旅行时，可以说：“It's my first time visiting this country.” 这不仅让别人知道你是初次到访，也可能引发对方的热情回应，提供建议或帮助。
例子：
- “It's my first time trying sushi.”（这是我第一次尝试寿司。）
- “It's my first time driving a car.”（这是我第一次开车。）
- “It's my first time speaking in public.”（这是我第一次在公共场合讲话。）
Today's Sentences
- It’s my first time eating oysters.
- It’s my first time riding a scooter.
- It’s my first time sailing a boat.
- It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
- It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Situation 1
We’re thinking of ordering oysters.
Really?
Is that ok?
It’s my first time eating oysters.
But I’ll try anything once!
但我愿意尝试任何东西一次！
Situation 2
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Really?
Teach me how to eat these.
You can spritz some lemon juice, then use a tiny fork to loosen the oyster, then slurp from the wide end of the shell.
02
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
Situation 1
Ready?
Do you have your helmet on?
你戴上头盔了吗？
Got my helmet on! I’m so nervous.
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
这是我第一次骑滑板车。
It’ll be fun.
I won’t go too fast.
我不会走得太快。
Let’s go!
Situation 2
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
You’ll love it!
I’m excited and a little scared at the same time.
It’s so practical and a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
03
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
Situation 1
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’ll have so much fun.
Just remember the basics we discussed.
只要记住我们讨论过的基础知识。
Ok, I’m ready.
Let’s get this boat out on the waters!
Situation 2
You’re doing really well!
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’re a natural.
I feel so free out on the waters!
04
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Situation 1
Have you flown before?
No, it’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Ok, remember to have your protective gear and seatbelts secure.
If you start to get nervous keep your breathing steady.
如果您开始感到紧张，请保持呼吸平稳。
Got it.
Situation 2
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Let me explain the route.
We’ll be going over these mountains, lakes and these two national parks.
我们将穿越这些山脉、湖泊以及这两个国家公园。
How long is the ride?
It’ll be around 90 minutes including take off and landing.
05
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Situation 1
Have you been to Paris before?
Yes, I have.
But it’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Really? You’ll love it.
It’s sort of magical being around the tower.
在塔周围有一种神奇的感觉。
I hear that a lot.
Situation 2
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Really?
What do you think?
你怎么想的？
It’s a little more crowded than I thought.
But the view from the second floor is breathtaking.
但从二楼看到的景色令人叹为观止。
I agree.
The views from the tower are one of a kind.
从塔上看到的景色是独一无二的。
Writer's Note
We learned in the examples earlier that you can use "It's my first time" to express how you experience something for the first time. But you can also use "for the first time" at the end of a sentence without changing the tense.
- We tried sushi for the first time.
- I'm visiting Canada for the first time.
- He drove a supercar for the first time.
- She went bungee jumping for the first time.
- I played mini-golf for the first time.
What kind of first-time experiences have you been through?
