生活場景口語實戰人際篇 第32期:致謝(2)

9. His hospitality places us under an obligation to him.
他熱情好客，使我們覺得欠他一份人情。
還能這樣說：
He is so hospitable that we feel we owe him one.
We owe him for his consideration.
應用解析：
a place in the sun 有發展前途的地位，有利的地位；
a tight place 險境，困境；
feel out of place 感到拘束；
find one's place 找到工作；
lose one's place 失去工作
10. Our sincere thanks are due to you.
我們衷心地感謝你。
還能這樣說：
Let us thank you sincerely.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to you.
諺語：
Give everyone his due.
一視同仁。
11. My appreciation to you is beyond words.
我無法用語言來表達對您的感激之情。
還能這樣說：
I can not find word to express my gratitude.
How can I express my appreciation to you in word!
諺語：
Within sight but beyond reach.
可望不可及。
12. Your instruction let me feel refreshed suddenly.
您的教導讓我醍醐灌頂。
還能這樣說：
I am filled with wisdom owing to your advice.
Your words have enlightened me.
應用解析：
feel (like) oneself 覺得精神舒暢；覺得身體健康；
feel the need of 對……感到需要；
feel strongly about 對……抱強硬態度；
feel one's way 摸索着走
13. Thanks for your help in my paper.
謝謝你幫我完成了論文。
還能這樣說：
Thanks to your favor, my paper was done.
I owe it to you that I finished my paper.
應用解析：
get one's walking papers 被解僱，被辭退；
on paper 在紙上；以書面形式；
set a paper 出考題
14. Thank you for your hospitality.
謝謝你們的熱情款待。
還能這樣說：
I do appreciate your hospitality.
Thanks for your gracious reception!
應用解析：
partake of his Majesty's hospitality 坐牢
15. You've been a big help. Thank you, Tom.
你幫我大忙了。謝謝你，湯姆。
還能這樣說：
You really saved the day for me. Thank you, Tom.
Thank you for your great help, Tom.
16. We are indebted to your kindness.
我們很感謝你的熱心。
還能這樣說：
Our grateful thanks are due to you.
Render thanks for your kindness.
應用解析：
do sb. a kindness 幫某人的忙；爲某人做好事；
out of kindness 出於好意
17. No problem.
沒問題。
還能這樣說：
No sweat.
It's nothing.
應用解析：
problem child 問題兒童；難處理的事情；
sleep on a problem 把問題留到第二天解決