Meaning
- 確認：當你不確定自己是否理解對方的意思時，可以使用「Are you saying」來請對方澄清。例如：「Are you saying that the meeting is canceled?」(你是說會議取消了嗎？)
- 表達驚訝：當某人的話超出你的預期或令你驚訝時，可以用這個短語來表達。例如：「Are you saying you've never been to the beach?」(你是說你從來沒去過海灘嗎？)
Today's Sentences
- Are you saying that she quit today?
- Are you saying she lied to me?
- Are you saying that you don't know?
- Are you saying you don't understand?
- Are you saying it's impossible?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you saying that she quit today?
Situation 1
Can we get these boxes stacked?
Our trainee hasn't clocked in.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes, she called and quit in the morning.
Situation 2
How come our accountant isn’t answering her office line?
She called to say she won’t be available anymore.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes.
Unfortunately she is no longer at this company.
很遺憾，她已經不在這家公司工作了。
02
Are you saying she lied to me?
Situation 1
Didn’t she say she would meet us at 4?
I don’t remember her saying that.
Are you saying she lied to me?
No, I think she just told us a different time.
Situation 2
I think mom is going to take us on vacation.
Really?
I don’t think she would tell us in advance.
我不認為她會提前告訴我們。
Are you saying she lied to me?
I’m just saying I don’t think she would make it a surprise.
03
Are you saying that you don't know?
Situation 1
How much did you pay for this laptop?
Um… it was quite a while ago.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I don’t remember.
Situation 2
So let’s try to calculate how much you spent this month.
I’m not quite sure what I spent.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I have no idea.
04
Are you saying you don't understand?
Situation 1
I’m sorry, could you repeat that please?
Are you saying you don’t understand?
Sorry, I don’t understand.
These AI assistants can be so frustrating.
05
Are you saying it's impossible?
Situation 1
My car crashed into a tree this morning.
It looks pretty bad.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
No, not at all.
Just leave your vehicle with us for a few days.
只需把您的車輛留在我們這裡幾天。
Situation 2
Studying English is so difficult.
I understand. Sometimes it feels like it will never get better.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
Nothing is impossible.
Be persistent and keep attempting at what is most difficult.
堅持不懈，繼續嘗試那些最困難的事情。
Writer’s Note
"Are you saying…" is a common expression that involves understanding what the other person is trying to communicate. Of course, be cautious of your tone of voice. I recommend a smile and kind tone when you ask your question to avoid any misunderstandings. However, if you’re annoyed or angry and using this expression, by all means, speak your mind!
- Key Points About "Are you saying"
👉 Used to ask for confirmation or clarify the speaker’s meaning.
👉 It often restates what someone just said, to ensure you understood them correctly.
Examples:
👉 Are you saying we’re not invited?
👉 Are you saying this was all my fault? - Structure:
"Are you saying" + (that) + restated idea?
Examples:
👉 Are you saying that he lied to us?
👉 Are you saying we have to start over?
👉 Are you saying this isn't finished yet? - Common Contexts:
👉 Clarifying a misunderstanding
👉 Checking the implications of a statement
👉 Expressing disbelief or disagreement
👉 Rephrasing what someone else said to confirm
👉 用來確認或澄清說話者的意思。
👉 通常會重述某人剛才所說的話，以確保你正確理解他們的意思。
例子:
👉 Are you saying 我們沒有被邀請？
👉 Are you saying 這一切都是我的錯？
「Are you saying」 + (that) + 重述的想法？
範例：
👉 Are you saying that he lied to us?
👉 Are you saying we have to start over?
👉 Are you saying this isn't finished yet?
👉 澄清誤解
👉 確認一個陳述的含義
👉 表達懷疑或不同意
👉 重新表述他人的話以確認
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