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?
你知道如何修理汽車嗎？
I don’t.
But I can call a tow truck for you.
但我可以幫您叫一輛拖車。
That would be very helpful.
Thank you.
謝謝。
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.
你只需要給電池充電並準備一個備用輪胎，直到你換上新的。
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.
我從來沒有理解過這個遊戲的規則。
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?
你知道怎麼下 "chess" 嗎？
I’m a chess prodigy.
Let’s set up the board again.
讓我們再次設置棋盤。
Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
I’ve been looking for someone to play with for months!
我已經找了好幾個月的人來一起玩了！
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!
幫我做一杯，我想試試看！
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.
確保葉子和土壤狀況良好。
Sounds easy, right?
I kill every single plant despite my good efforts.
儘管我努力，但我還是搞砸了每一株植物。
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?
你知道如何種植植物嗎？
Let’s take a look.
The dirt looks a little dry and the leaves are a little droopy.
Maybe some water?
泥土看起來有點乾，而且葉子有點垂。
或許需要一些水？
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.
我家裡有一台縫紉機。
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.
週末過來，我可以幫你測量和固定。
Situation 2
Do you know how to hem a dress?
No, I don’t.
Why don’t you take it to a seamstress?
你為什麼不拿去找裁縫師呢？
Do you know where one is?
There’s a tiny place near the station that does laundry and alterations.
