Meaning
- 「I'm at home.」表示「我在家。」
- 「I'm at school.」表示「我在學校。」
- 「I'm at the concert.」表示「我在音樂會。」
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.
我想準備好晚餐。
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!
完成後過來吧!
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.
也許下次吧。
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.
我會在10分鐘內回家。
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.
我本來可以載你一程。
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
或許當我回來的時候,你可以幫我回家。
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
其實馬上就要登機了。
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,我應該查看我的手機。
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
我現在正在路上。
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
你離這裡多遠?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
那我去找個位子。
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
你需要什麼嗎?
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.
我本來想問你要不要過來吃晚餐。
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
我會略過牛奶,只買一些蔬菜。
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.
