Meaning
1. 「Did you say you are moving to Japan next month?」這表示說話者在確認對方是否真的說過要下個月搬到日本。
2. 「Did you say you don't like chocolate?」這表示說話者對於對方不喜歡巧克力的說法感到驚訝並想要確認。
Today's Sentences
- Did you say you liked wine?
- Did you say you were single?
- Did you say you enjoy surfing?
- Did you say you were going camping?
- Did you say you run in the mornings?
- Writer's Note
01
Did you say you liked wine?
Situation 1
Thanks for meeting me for dinner.
Well thank you for inviting me.
I’m so glad we could sit down and get to know each other better.
我很高興我們能坐下來更深入地了解彼此。
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
我們要點一瓶嗎?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
你是不是說過你喜歡酒?
I enjoy wine very much.
I hope you like it.
This is such a thoughtful gift, thank you!
I will definitely open it on my day off this week.
我一定會在本週的休假日打開它。
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
你剛剛說你是單身嗎?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
我們可以重新安排時間嗎?
Situation 2
Did you say you were single?
Actually, I just started seeing this guy from the gym.
That’s too bad.
I wanted to introduce you to my friend.
我本來想介紹你認識我的朋友。
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
但我目前已有交往對象。
03
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Situation 1
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Yes, I go every weekend if the weather allows.
I was going to invite you to this surf club I go to.
I’d love to come and meet your friends.
It’s always nice to meet people that share the same hobby.
遇到有相同愛好的人總是很愉快。
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
你說過你喜歡衝浪嗎?
I did. I go a few times a month with a group of friends.
We should go together some time.
04
Did you say you were going camping?
Situation 1
Gosh, it’s been such a long week.
You’re telling me.
I’ve been waiting for the weekend since Monday.
我從星期一開始就在期待週末了。
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
你是不是說要去露營?
Yes, I’m leaving right after work.
Situation 2
Did you say you were going camping?
I’m packing my gear, as we speak.
Well, have fun and don’t forget your first aid and safety gear too.
Definitely.
If you’re up for it, we have room for one more person.
如果你願意,我們還可以再多接納一個人。
05
Did you say you run in the mornings?
Situation 1
It looks like you’ve lost some weight.
Really?
Yes.
Did you say you run in the mornings?
你說你早上有跑步嗎?
I go for a run before work three times a week.
Situation 2
Did you say you run in the mornings?
I run in the mornings on the weekend.
I get it.
It’s hard to wake up early before work.
在工作前早起是很困難的。
I’m definitely not a morning person.
Writer's Note
So how are some other ways to confirm what someone has said? Remember to be polite when you verify information with someone. Here are some phrases to help you understand and be understood.
- Could you repeat that?
- I’m afraid I don’t understand.
- Could you say that again?
- So, you mean/think/believe that ...
- Let me see if I’ve understood you correctly. You..
你可以再說一次嗎?
Adding "Please" after or before a phrase always makes the tone of what you're saying more respectful and polite.
