Meaning
当你听到某人说了某件事情,但你不确定自己是否听对,或者你想要进一步确认时,你可以使用“Did you say you”。例如,如果有人说他们将要去某个地方,你可以询问:“Did you say you are going to Paris?” 这句话的意思是:“你是说你要去巴黎吗?”
用法:
- 确认信息:当你想确认自己听到的信息是否正确时使用。例如:“Did you say you finished the report?”(你是说你完成了报告吗?)
- 澄清误解:如果你不确定或误解了对方的话,可以使用这个短语来澄清。例如:“Did you say you need help?”(你是说你需要帮助吗?)
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.
我很高兴我们能坐下来更好地了解彼此。
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
我们要点一瓶吗?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
你说过你喜欢喝酒吗?
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.
我一定会在这周的休息日打开它。
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?
你说过你是单身吗?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
我们可以改期吗?
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.
我本来想把你介绍给我的朋友。
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
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.
认识有相同爱好的人总是很愉快的。
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
你说过你喜欢冲浪吗?
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.
我从周一就开始盼着周末了。
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
您说过要去“camping”吗?
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.
如果你愿意,我们还有一个空位。
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?
你说过你早上跑步吗?
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.
在上班前早起是很困难的。
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..
Adding "Please" after or before a phrase always makes the tone of what you're saying more respectful and polite.