“It doesn’t matter”的口语用法拾零

2014-04-02 19:31汤伟琴
初中生之友·中旬刊 2014年3期
关键词:都行掌握情况广安市

汤伟琴

请同学们先看一道中考题:

——Im very sorry, Allen. I cant find your favorite CD.

——_____,Torn. Ill go and buy another one.(2013年江西省)

A. It doesnt matter B. Dont say that

C. Sure D. You are kidding.

该题的正确答案是A。此题是在考查同学们对It doesnt matter.的掌握情况。英语口语中,“It doesnt matter.”较为常用,它的基本意思是“没关系,随便”。常用于以下几种场合:

一、对别人所表示的歉意作出回答,往往含有“安慰”对方之意,可译为“没关系”“没什么”“不要紧”。

例如:

——May I come in? Im late. ——我可以进来吗?我迟到了,对不起。

——It doesnt matter this time. Please come in and sit down. But come to school earlier next time. ——这次没关系。请进来坐下,但下次要早点到校。

——Its wrong of me to pick up your ruler. ——错拿了你的尺子是我不对。

——It doesnt matter. ——没关系。

Sorry! I have no time to help you. It doesnt matter. I can do it myself. 很抱歉!我没有时间帮助你。不要紧。我自己能做。

【温馨提示】回答对方道歉用语与It doesnt matter.相当的还有Thats OK., Youre welcome., Thats nothing., Not at all.等。不过It doesnt matter.不能用来回答Thank you., Thanks a lot.之类的感谢用语,其他说法则可以。例如:

——Thanks a lot. ——多谢。

——Not at all. ——没什么。

二、对征求意见作出回答,可译为“怎么都行,随便”。例如:

——Shall we watch TV or listen to the music? ——咱们看电视还是听音乐呢?

——It doesnt matter (to me). ——我是无所谓的,怎么都行。

——Which would you like, pear or apple? ——你喜欢梨还是苹果?

——Pear or apple, it really doesnt matter to me. ——随便吧。

三、表示某事或某情况不是很重要,可译为“不要紧”“不碍事”。例如:

——Broken? Oh dear! ——(自行车)坏了?天哪!

——It doesnt matter. I like walking. Look at the sun. ——不要紧,我喜欢步行。看看太阳,正是散步的好天气。

——I have a little money left. ——我只剩下一点点钱了。

——It doesnt matter, Ill give you some more. ——不要紧,我再给你一些。

四、对某事发表议论或看法,可译为“无所谓、没关系”。例如:

——Who is going to hold the meeting? ——谁来主持这个会议?

——It doesnt matter who he is. Whats the most important to us is that what to do at the meeting. ——谁来主持会议倒无所谓,最重要的是会议上干些什么。

It doesnt matter if we miss the early bus. 即使我们误了早班车也没关系。

【学以致用】选择填空。

1. ——You won the first prize in the Physics competition.

——_______. I made several terrible mistakes. (2013年江苏省南京市)

A. I think so B. You must be joking

C. You are welcome D. It doesnt matter

2. ——Would you mind stopping your cigarette?

——_______. I forget its No-smoking here. (2013年内蒙古自治区包头市)

A. It doesnt matter B. Not at all

C. Yes, please D. Just a little

3. ——Im very sorry. I broke your tea cup.

——_______. (2013年湖北省武汉市)

A. It doesnt matter B. Youd better not

C. Take it easy D. Its too bad

4. ——Why not go to Lao She Teahouse tonight?

——_______. (2013年天津市)

A. It doesnt matter B. Thank you

C. Sorry to hear that D. Sounds great

5. ——Sorry, Im late again.

——_______. (2013年四川省广安市)

A.Thats OK B. It doesnt matter C. Good idea

Keys: 1-5 B B A D B

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