将话题进行到底

　　可能很多人同外国人交流时，总会感到词穷，然而如果总是谈论同一个话题的话会显得枯燥乏味，每当这样的时候，有技巧的转换话题是最好的补救方法。

　　1 That reminds me.

　　那倒提醒了我。

　　A：My mother called this afternoon. I was so glad to talk with her. I really miss her very much.

　　B: That reminds me. You have a package from her. They are holding it for you down at the front desk.

　　A：今天下午我妈来电话了，跟她说话我真高兴，我真的太想她了。

　　B：哦，对了。你妈给你寄来了包裹，前台帮你保管着。

　　2 By the way,

　　顺便说一句，

　　A: By the way, my teacher told me that she knew you.

　　B: Im glad she still remembers me. We worked together a few years ago. How is she doing now?

　　A：顺便说一下，我的老师说认识你。

　　B：我很高兴她还记得我，我们几年前是同事。她现在过得好吗?

　　3 You know what?

　　你知道吗?

　　A: You know what? I dont really like that guy. I think he is sneaky.

　　B: How come? I think hes a great guy. What makes you think so?

　　A：你知道吗?我不是很喜欢那个家伙，我觉得他很卑鄙。

　　B：为什么?我觉得他还挺不错的，你为什么会有那样的想法呢?

　　4 Im not finished.

　　我还没说完

　　A: OK, thats enough. I understand.

　　B: Im not finished. Youre going to listen to me for once! I have a lot more to say.

　　A：好了，够了，我明白了。

　　B：我还没说完呢，你总得听我说一次吧!我还有很多话要说呢。

　　5 Wait a minute.

　　等等。

　　A: I finally got a chance to the concert and saw Jay Chou.

　　B: Wait a minute. Did you say Jay Chou? Thats awesome! I envy you. I would love to meet him in person.

　　A：我终于在演唱会上看到周杰伦了。

　　B：等等，你是说周杰伦吗?真棒啊，我好羡慕你，我也想看看他本人。

　　6 I have an idea.

　　我有个好主意。

　　A: Its such a nice day today!

　　B: I have an idea! Lets go to the park and practice our English!

　　A: Sounds great!

　　A：今天天气真不错!

　　B：我有个主意，我们一起去公园练习英语吧。

　　A：听起来不错!