It would help you improve your pronunciation and listening skills.
這將有助於提升你的發音和聽力技巧。
01:11
Sounds interesting?
聽起來很有趣嗎？
01:12
Let's get started.
我們開始吧。
01:14
The first smart phrase I have for you is, you must learn to hold your tongue.
我要教你的第一個智慧片語是：You must learn to hold your tongue。
01:19
You must learn to hold your tongue.
You must learn to hold your tongue。
01:26
This phrase could have multiple meanings.
這句片語可能有多重含義。
01:30
First, you should learn to remain silent.
第一，你應該學會保持沉默。
01:35
Second, you should learn to listen and not always talk.
第二，你應該學會傾聽，而不是一直說話。
01:42
And third, avoid giving unnecessary information.
第三，避免提供不必要的資訊。
01:47
You must learn to hold your tongue.
You must learn to hold your tongue。
01:51
Here are some example sentences.
這裡有一些例句。
01:55
Once the customer has agreed to make the purchase, you must hold your tongue.
一旦顧客同意購買，你就必須保持沉默（hold your tongue）。
02:03
Don't confuse them further.
別讓他們更困惑了。
02:05
If you are into sales and marketing, this is the first rule they teach you while dealing with customers.
如果你從事銷售和營銷，這是與客戶打交道時他們教你的第一條規則。
02:13
Why don't you learn to hold your tongue and allow me to express my opinion?
為什麼不學著管住你的嘴，讓我表達我的意見呢？
02:20
This might sound a bit rude, but sometimes you have to be direct and ask someone to shut up when they don't allow you to speak, but be careful while using it.
這聽起來可能有點粗魯，但有時你必須直接一點，在對方不讓你說話時請他閉嘴，不過使用時要小心。
02:34
Now it's your turn.
現在輪到你了。
02:36
I want you to practice using these smart phrases.
我希望你練習使用這些聰明的片語。
02:40
Why don't you pause the video and write a sentence in the comments using these smart phrases?
為什麼不暫停影片，並在評論區用這些聰明的片語寫一句話呢？
02:48
It would help you remember them faster.
這會幫助你更快記住它們。
02:51
I would love to read your comments.
我很樂意閱讀你的評論。
02:53
Next up is, it's a far cry.
接下來是 it's a far cry。
02:57
What do you mean by it's a far cry?
It's a far cry 是什麼意思？
03:03
An interesting phrase, isn't it?
這是個有趣的片語，不是嗎？
03:05
It simply means something is difficult to achieve.
它簡單的意思是某件事很難達成。
03:13
It could be a goal that looks difficult.
它可能是一個看起來很困難的目標。
03:17
It could also mean that success is far away.
它也可能意味著成功還很遙遠。
03:21
To vaccinate the entire world's population for coronavirus is a far cry.
為全世界人口接種新冠病毒疫苗是 a far cry（遙不可及）。
03:30
Don't you think vaccinating the entire world, that's 8 billion people, is a difficult goal?
你不認為為全世界，也就是 80 億人接種疫苗，是個艱難的目標嗎？
03:38
Even if we get a vaccine today, it's a far cry.
即使我們今天就拿到疫苗，也還是 a far cry（遙不可及）。
03:43
Up next, this is awfully out of date.
接下來，this is awfully out of date（這已經嚴重過時了）。
03:49
Something that is old and out of use is awfully out of date.
過時且不再使用的東西就是 awfully out of date（嚴重過時）。
03:56
I am sure it is simple to understand.
我相信這很容易理解。
04:00
Something that is not relevant today, or something that is too old to be used.
那些今天已不相關，或過時而無法使用的東西。
04:08
Do you want me to use this computer?
你要我用這台電腦嗎？
04:11
It's awfully out of date.
它實在太老舊了。
04:14
No wonder why your phone isn't working.
難怪你的手機會壞掉。
04:17
It's awfully out of date.
它實在太老舊了。
04:19
Moving on, next up at number 4 is, you can be an agent of change.
繼續，第 4 點是，你可以成為改變的推動者。
04:26
You can be an agent of change.
你可以成為改變的推動者。
04:31
This phrase is so motivating and encouraging.
這句話非常激勵人心。
04:36
It means, you can be a trend setter, or you can change the system with your ideas.
它的意思是，你可以成為潮流的引領者，或是用你的想法改變體制。
04:46
For example, don't be afraid to pitch your ideas.
例如，不要害怕提出你的想法。
04:52
They are great.
它們都很棒。
04:53
You could be the next agent of change.
你可能會是下一個改變的推動者。
04:58
Apple is always considered an agent of change in the tech industry, with their innovative product line up.
蘋果憑藉其創新的產品陣容，一直被視為科技產業中改變的推動者。
05:08
The next smart phrase is, you are in the cockpit.
下一句智慧箴言是，你身處駕駛艙。
05:13
You are in the cockpit.
你身處駕駛艙。
05:17
Have you seen a plane's cockpit?
你看過飛機的駕駛艙嗎？
05:19
Who is in charge of the cockpit?
誰在駕駛艙裡發號施令？
05:23
A pilot.
飛行員。
05:25
This phrase means, you are in charge of something.
這句話的意思是，你掌管著某件事。
05:31
Or, you need to learn to control things.
Or, you need to learn to control things.
05:35
In short, you are the big boss.
In short, you are the big boss.
05:40
Isn't it a smart phrase?
Isn't it a smart phrase?
05:42
Let's look at some examples.
Let's look at some examples.
05:45
With you in the cockpit, I assume we will succeed in this cutthroat market.
With you in the cockpit, I assume we will succeed in this cutthroat market.
05:53
Here, cutthroat means, very competitive.
Here, cutthroat means, very competitive.
05:59
I have taught you this word in the Stop using very lesson series.
I have taught you this word in the Stop using very lesson series.
06:04
If you haven't watched it, there's a link in the description.
If you haven't watched it, there's a link in the description.
06:08
I have taught you 50 advanced English words to use instead of very.
I have taught you 50 advanced English words to use instead of very.
06:14
So do watch it.
So do watch it.
06:15
It would help you improve your English vocabulary.
It would help you improve your English vocabulary.
06:18
Next up we have, don't dabble around here.
Next up we have, don't dabble around here.
06:24
Don't dabble around here.
Don't dabble around here.
06:28
It means, do not mess around here, or do not fool around here.
It means, do not mess around here, or do not fool around here.
06:36
Or, it could also mean, just don't be present casually.
Or, it could also mean, just don't be present casually.
06:41
Participate, or be helpful.
Participate, or be helpful.
06:45
For example, we are here to discuss a solution to our problems.
For example, we are here to discuss a solution to our problems.
06:51
Don't just dabble around here.
Don't just dabble around here.
06:55
Next on the list is, don't get tied up with old ideas.
Next on the list is, don't get tied up with old ideas.
07:01
It's pretty simple to understand.
It's pretty simple to understand.
07:03
Be ready and accept the change.
做好準備並接受改變。
07:08
Adopt a new way of thinking.
採納新的思維方式。
07:10
Or, it could mean, walk with the time.
或者，這也可以意味著與時俱進。
07:15
Interesting phrase, huh?
有趣的說法，對吧？
07:17
I love using it all the time.
我很喜歡一直使用它。
07:20
If we have to succeed in business, we can't be tied up with old ideas.
如果我們要在商業上取得成功，就不能被舊觀念束縛。
07:27
We need to invest in online marketing.
我們需要投資於網路行銷。
07:31
Of course, as a business, you can't miss the online audience in this internet age.
當然，作為一家企業，在這個網路時代，你不能錯過線上受眾。
07:38
Here's the next one.
接下來是這句。
07:39
I am prepared to meet you halfway.
我願意各退一步。
07:43
I am prepared to meet you halfway.
我願意各退一步。
07:49
This phrase is usually used in negotiations, and it means, I am ready to make a compromise.
這句話通常用於談判中，意思是，我準備好做出妥協了。
08:00
Or, I am ready to make concessions for you.
或者，我願意為你做出讓步。
08:05
Let's understand it better with an example sentence.
讓我們用一個例句來更好地理解。
08:09
If you make the required changes to the product design, I am prepared to meet you halfway on the price.
如果你對產品設計做出必要的修改，我願意在價格上各退一步。
08:19
They settled the divorce argument by meeting each other halfway.
他們通過互相讓步解決了離婚爭端。
08:25
Next up I have, go meet them eyeball to eyeball.
接下來是，go meet them eyeball to eyeball（去和他們當面對質）。
08:31
Seems like a super encouraging phrase.
這看起來像是一句非常鼓舞人心的話。
08:35
Of course it is.
當然是。
08:36
It means, be brave and fight out.
它的意思是，要勇敢並奮戰到底。
08:41
Go and face the situation, no matter how difficult it is.
不論多困難，都要去面對這個情況。
08:46
Rather than covering up the mess, meet the boss eyeball to eyeball and admit your mistake.
與其掩蓋爛攤子，不如直接與老闆當面對質，承認你的錯誤。
08:55
Last but not least, if you don't know the answer, duck it.
最後但同樣重要的是，如果你不知道答案，就閃躲它。
09:01
If you don't know the answer, duck it.
如果你不知道答案，就閃躲它。
09:05
Have you been in such a situation where you had to avoid answering a question?
你是否曾處於必須迴避回答某個問題的情境？
09:12
This phrase could be used as an advice.
這句話可以用來當作建議。
09:17
It means, if you don't know the answer, avoid answering the question.
它的意思是，如果你不知道答案，就避免回答這個問題。
09:23
Here, to duck means to avoid something.
在這裡，「duck」的意思是避開某事。
09:29
Be careful with what you say at the press conference.
在記者會上說話要謹慎。
09:33
If you don't want to answer, just duck it and move on.
如果你不想回答，就閃躲它並繼續往下進行。
09:39
The actor ducked all the questions about her involvement with the co-actor.
這位演員閃躲了所有關於她與搭檔演員之間關係的問題。
09:45
That's all for today.
今天就到此為止。
09:47
I hope you found all these phrases useful and try using them in your conversations to speak English fluently and confidently.
我希望你覺得這些片語都很實用，並試著在對話中使用它們，讓你的英語說得更流利自信。
09:55
Thanks for watching.
感謝收看。
09:57
I will see you soon with the next part with 10 more smart English phrases.
我很快就會帶著下一部分、另外 10 個聰明的英語片語回來與你們見面。
10:04
Until then, as I always say, keep learning and keep practicing English.
在那之前，就像我常說的，持續學習並持續練習英語。
10:10
Bye!
再見！
50 Smart English Sentences For Daily Use In Conversations | Become Fluent In English Faster!
📝 影片摘要
本單元「50個日常對話必備智慧片語（第一部分）」旨在幫助學習者克服英語會話不流利的困境。母語人士Sara將教授10個實用的智慧片語，例如「hold your tongue（保持沉默）」、「it's a far cry（遙不可及）」與「meet halfway（各退一步）」等。課程透過情境例句與發音指導，協助學習者提升表達的自信與流暢度，讓英語聽起來更道地、自然。
📌 重點整理
✓學習「You must learn to hold your tongue」，意指保持沉默、學會傾聽，避免多言。
✓片語「It's a far cry」用來形容目標難以達成或成功還很遙遠。
✓「This is awfully out of date」指某事物已嚴重過時或不再適用。
✓「You can be an agent of change」鼓勵成為改變的推動者或引領潮流的人。
✓「You are in the cockpit」比喻你身處掌舵位置，掌握主導權。
✓「Don't dabble around here」要求對方認真參與，而非只是隨意應付。
✓「I am prepared to meet you halfway」用於談判中，表示願意各退一步、達成妥協。
✓「If you don't know the answer, duck it」建議在不知情時應巧妙迴避問題。
