常用英語表達每日一句

I could use

「I could use」意思是「我需要」，用於表達需要某物或某事以改善現狀。

Meaning

「I could use」是一個常用的英語表達，通常用於表示某人需要或想要某事物，但語氣上比直接說「需要」來得更加委婉和間接。這個表達可以用於多種情境中，例如當你需要某些物品、幫助或休息時。

用法範例：

  • 當你感到疲憊時，你可以說：「I could use a break.」這表示你需要休息一下。
  • 如果你覺得口渴，你可以說：「I could use a drink.」這意味著你想喝點東西。
  • 在感到壓力大時，你可能會說：「I could use some help.」這表示你需要一些幫助。
    • 這種表達方式讓話語聽起來更輕鬆，不會讓對方感到壓力或義務。它是一種禮貌且不失幽默感的表達方式。

    Today's Sentences

    01

    I could use a hug.

    Situation 1

    Is everything ok?

    一切都好嗎？

    I’m feeling a little down today.

    今天我感覺有點低落。

    Can I do anything to make you feel better?

    有什麼我可以做的讓你感覺好一點嗎？

    I could use a hug.

    我需要一個擁抱。

    Situation 2

    How have you been since your dog passed?

    您的狗去世後，您過得怎麼樣？

    I’ve been okay.
    The house seems awfully quiet though.

    我還好。
    不過，房子裡似乎特別安靜。

    What can I do to brighten your day?

    我能做什麼來讓你今天更開心呢？

    I could use a hug.

    我需要一個擁抱。

    02

    I could use a drink.

    Situation 1

    Hey, do you have time tonight?

    嘿，今晚你有空嗎？

    I can meet tonight.

    今晚我可以碰面。

    I could use a drink.

    我需要喝一杯。

    Sure, you sound stressed.
    Let’s meet at that lounge on 5th.

    好的，看起來你有些壓力。
    我們在5號街的那個休息室見面吧。

    Situation 2

    What a day!

    真是充實的一天！

    I could use a drink.

    我需要喝一杯。

    Me too.
    Wanna go for a nice cold beer?

    我也是
    想去喝杯冰涼的啤酒嗎？

    Absolutely.

    當然。

    03

    I could use a friend.

    Situation 1

    I’ve been so depressed lately.

    我最近感到非常沮喪。

    Sounds like you’re still grieving.

    聽起來你仍在悲傷中。

    I could use a friend.

    我需要一位朋友。

    You’re talking to one right now.
    I’m here for you.

    您正在和其中一位交談。
    我在這裡為您服務。

    Situation 2

    I’ve been a mess since the break up.

    自從分手後，我的狀態一直很糟。

    You look really sad today.

    你今天看起來真的很傷心。

    I could use a friend.

    我需要一位朋友。

    Let’s do something to get your mind off of things.

    讓我們做點事情來轉移你的注意力。

    04

    I could use a shower.

    Situation 1

    You’re so sweaty!

    您滿身是汗！

    I’ve been at the construction site all day.

    我一整天都在工地上。

    You need to wash up, we’re having guests over for dinner.

    您需要清洗一下，我們要招待客人來吃晚餐。

    I could use a shower.
    I’ll get ready real quick.

    我需要沖個澡。
    我會很快準備好。

    Situation 2

    I went for a long run this morning.

    今天早上我去跑了一個長跑。

    I thought you took longer than usual to get home.

    我以為你回家比平時花了更多的時間。

    I could use a shower.

    我需要洗個澡。

    I’ll have breakfast ready for you.

    我會為你準備早餐。

    05

    I could use some fresh air.

    Situation 1

    Some days I feel like I need therapy.

    有時候我覺得自己需要 "therapy"。

    Does being a psychologist drain you?

    身為心理學家是否讓你感到疲憊？

    I feel like I get so emotional with my Tuesday patients.
    I could use some fresh air.

    我覺得我對星期二的病人總是特別感性。
    我需要一些新鮮空氣。

    Let’s go for a walk and get some coffee.
    Self-care is important too!

    讓我們去散步並喝杯咖啡吧。
    照顧自己也很重要哦！

    Situation 2

    I could use some fresh air.

    我需要呼吸一些新鮮空氣。

    Is something bothering you?

    有什麼事情困擾著你嗎？

    I’m upset because I couldn’t save someone from the fire last night.

    我很難過，因為昨晚我無法從火災中救出某人。

    You can’t save everyone.
    Go out and get your mind off of things.

    你無法拯救所有人。
    出去走走，讓自己放鬆一下心情。

    Writer's Note

    Another word to describe "I could use" is "want, need", or "wish I had". Try and substitute "I could use" with the suggested alternatives. Do they fit? Do you have other phrases or situations in your life where you use "want, need", or "wish I had"?

    另一個用來描述「I could use」的詞是「want, need」，或是「wish I had」。試著用建議的替代詞來替換「I could use」。它們合適嗎？在你的生活中，是否有其他情境或片語可以用「want, need」或「wish I had」來表達？

    Here are some of my examples:

    以下是我的一些範例：
    1. I could use a friend. 👉 I need a friend.
      2. 我可以用一個朋友。👉 我需要一個朋友。
    2. I could use a drink. 👉 I want a drink.
      3. 我想喝點東西。👉 我想要喝點東西。
    3. I could use a new laptop. 👉 I need a new laptop.
      4. 我可以使用一台新筆電。
      👉 我需要一台新筆電。
    4. I could use some extra cash. 👉 I wish I had some extra cash.
      5. 我需要一些額外的現金。👉 我「wish I had」一些額外的現金。
    5. I could use some new paintbrushes. 👉 I want some new paintbrushes.
      6. 我可以用一些新的畫筆。👉 我want一些新的畫筆。
    6. I could use a bike to get around. 👉 I wish I had a bike to get around.
      7. 我可以用腳踏車來四處走動。👉 我希望我有一輛腳踏車可以四處走動。

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