Meaning
用法示例:
“I’m at” 后面通常接具体的地点名称或描述,比如学校、办公室、餐馆等。这个表达在日常对话中非常实用,能够快速有效地传达出你所在的地点。
Today's Sentences
- I’m at the gym.
- I’m at the park.
- I’m at the airport.
- I’m at the coffee shop.
- I’m at the supermarket.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m at the gym.
Situation 1
Whereabouts are you?
I’m at the gym.
When will you be done?
I wanna have dinner ready.
我想把晚餐准备好。
I’ll be home in an hour.
Situation 2
Do you wanna come over to watch the game?
Actually, I’m at the gym.
Really?
Come over when you’re done!
完成后过来吧!
Sure.
02
I’m at the park.
Situation 1
I need a ride to the mall.
I’m at the park though.
I’ll just take the bus then.
If I wasn’t here, I’d give you a ride.
Maybe next time.
也许下次吧。
Situation 2
Where did you go?
I’m at the park.
Why so early?
I went for a run and I’m just stretching at the park.
I’ll be home in 10 minutes.
我10分钟后到家。
03
I’m at the airport.
Situation 1
Do you need a ride to the airport?
I’m at the airport already.
Really?
I could’ve given you a ride.
我本可以载你一程。
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
也许我回来后你可以帮我回家。
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
实际上,正准备登机。
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you before you left.
Have a safe trip!
祝你旅途平安!
Let’s try to meet up when I’m in town next time.
04
I’m at the coffee shop.
Situation 1
I’ve been trying to call you for the past 30 minutes.
I’m at the coffee shop.
Sorry, I should have checked my phone.
抱歉,我应该查看一下我的手机。
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
我现在正在路上。
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
你离这里有多远?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
那我去找张桌子吧。
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
你需要什么吗?
Could you pick up some spaghetti and rye bread?
Sure.
Thank you so much!
Situation 2
Are you busy?
I needed some groceries so I’m at the supermarket.
Really?
I was gonna ask if you wanted to come over for dinner.
我本来想问你是否想过来吃晚饭。
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
我会跳过牛奶,只买一些蔬菜。
Writer's Note
"I'm at/ I'm in/ I'm on"
Using the word "at" helps tell someone your specific point or location. The examples shown above refer to a specific location such as the gym, park, airport, coffee shop, supermarket. The difference between "at" and "in" is that "in" generally refers to larger, more general areas. "In" can also refer to physically being in something like a car.
Let's compare some "at" and "in" examples.
- I'm in the lobby.
- He's living in Munich.
- The sweaters are in the bottom drawer.
- The library books are in the tote bag.
- We're in the parking lot looking for the car.
Using the word "on" means literally being on a surface of something or refers to a specific day, time, special occasion.
- I'm on the boat.
- He's meeting me on Thursday.
- We're leaving for Milan on September 27th.
- Our birthdays are on the same day, March 12th.
- She's sitting on the bleachers watching the basketball game.