Common Mistakes(看你犯了这样的错误没有?)
Chinese Style It was so late there was no taxi.American Style It was so late that there was no taxi available.
Chinese Style It's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style It's seven twenty.
Chinese Style Your coat is broken.
American Style Your coat is torn.
Chinese Style Let me help you to do your work.
American Style Let me help you with your work.
Chinese Style Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American Style Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.
Chinese Style May I borrow your phone.
American Style May I use your phone.
Chinese Style Would you mind posting this letter for me ? Yes, certainly.
American Style Would you mind posting this letter for me ? Of course not.
Chinese Style He becomes better.
American Style He got better.
Chinese Style We'll have a hearing test tomorrow.
American Style We'll have a listening test tomorow.
Chinese Style I recommend you to take a long vacation.
American Style I recommend that you take a long vacation.
Chinese Style The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's about eleven now, Hurry up !
American Style The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's nearly eleven now, Hurry up !
Chinese Style It was still bright outside.
American Style It was still light outside.
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Chinese Style The hall can seat two hundred people.
American Style The hall seats two hundred people.
Chinese Style Anywhere will do.
American Style Any place will do.
Chinese Style He is much interested in things Chinese.
American Style He is very interested in Chinese things.
Chinese Style Wait here please, I'll come back in a minute.
American Style Wait here please, I'll be back in a minute.
Chinese Style I am uncomfortable.
American Style I don't feel well.
Chinese Style Come to here.
American Style Come here.
Chinese Style Common students in US don't wear a uniform.
American Style The average students in US don't wear a uniform.
Chinese Style Who cooked this salad ?
American Style Who made this salad ?
Chinese Style His restaurant attracts lots of customers.
American Style His restaurant attracts lots of guests.
Chinese Style My friend Tony died in a traffic accident.
American Style My friend Tony was killed in a traffic accident.
Chinese Style Different from me, she is proficient in English.
American Style Unlike me, she is proficient in English.
Chinese Style Little children are difficult to understand that.
American Style It is difficult for children to understand that.3
Chinese Style Don't step on the grass.
American Style Keep off the grass.
Chinese Style I get my salary twice a month.
American Style I get paid twice a month..
Chinese Style Would you like a drink ?
American Style Would you like something to drink ?
Chinese Style Let me examine your pulse.
American Style Let me feel your pulse.
Chinese Style I have no exercise talent.
American Style I am not athletic.
Chinese Style Don't expect me too much.
American Style Don't expect too much from (of ) me.
Chinese Style I know his face.
American Style I know him by sight.
Chinese Style I forget my hat in the house.
American Style I left my hat in the house.
Chinese Style Lend me some money, for instance 500 dollars, Lin
American Style Lend me some money, say 500 dollars, Lin
Chinese Style I have a free time.
American Style I am free.
Chinese Style The sun rises from the East.
American Style The sun rises in the East.
Chinese Style The thief got in from the window.
American Style The thief got in through the window.4
Chinese Style Let's begin from page 10.
American Style Let's begin at ( on ) page 10.
Chinese Style Did you attend college ?
American Style Did you go to college ?
Chinese Style I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up to go.
American Style I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up the idea.
Chinese Style I'll go there at three.
American Style I'll be there at three.
Chinese Style I am going back my home.
American Style I am going home.
Chinese Style His temperature went down.
American Style His temperature came down.
Chinese Style I like green color.
American Style I like green.
Chinese Style Today's newspapers has his articles on Taiwan.
American Style Today's newspapers carries his articles on Taiwan.
Chinese Style Give me money, if you have.
American Style Give me money, if you have any.
Chinese Style You'll have a cold if you sleep with your window open.
American Style You'll catch a cold if you sleep with your window open.
Chinese Style Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who he is.
American Style Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who it is.
Chinese Style The head office is in Taipei.
American Style The main office is in Taipei.5
Chinese Style He cannot read and write.
American Style He cannot read or write.
Chinese Style Where is here.
American Style Where are we.
Chinese Style How heavy are you ?
American Style How much do you weigh ?
Chinese Style He was talking in a high voice.
American Style He was talking loud.
Chinese Style Most Westerners have high noses.
American Style Most Westerners have long noses.
Chinese Style Are you home tomorrow.
American Style Are you at home tomorrow.
Chinese Style How does she look like ?
American Style What does she look like ?
Chinese Style This is the way how I did it.
American Style This is how I did it. or This is the way I did it.
Chinese Style How do you think about Taiwan.
American Style What do you think about Taiwan.
Chinese Style How can I do ?
American Style What can I do ?
Chinese Style " How long have you been in Taiwan ?"" Six months "" How about Chinese food ?"
American Style " How long have you been in Taiwan ? "" Six months "" Do you like Chinese food ?"6
Chinese Style I visited her ill mother in the hospital.
American Style I visited her sick mother in the hospital.
Chinese Style There is a limit in my patience.
American Style There is a limit to my patience.
Chinese Style Please wait inside the white line.
American Style Please wait behind the white line.
Chinese Style Is your house insured for fire ?
American Style Is your house insured against fire ?
Chinese Style I introduce Mr. Smith to you !
American Style May I introduce Mr. Smith to you !
Chinese Style She was first prize.
American Style She took first prize.
Chinese Style Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes I have it .
American Style Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes, I have one.
Chinese Style That was a traffic accident on my way here. It is why I was late.
American Style That was a traffic accident on my way here. That is why I was late.
Chinese Style She is wearing blue jeans pants.
American Style She is wearing blue jeans.
Chinese Style Keep the right.
American Style Keep to the right.
Chinese Style Last night I didn't keep my diary.
American Style Last night I didn't write anything in my diary.
Chinese Style The train was late about an hour.
American Style The train was about an hour late.7
Chinese Style Leave your hand from the end of the wire.
American Style Let go of the end of the wire.
Chinese Style I was ten minutes late for the English lesson.
American Style I was ten minutes late for the English class.
Chinese Style How many Chinese letters do you know ?
American Style How many Chinese characters do you know ?
Chinese Style He is fighting for his life.
American Style He is fighting for his bread.
Chinese Style Why do you say like that.
American Style Why do you say that.
Chinese Style I have no house to live.
American Style I have no house to live in.
Chinese Style What a dirty face ! Look at the mirror.
American Style What a dirty face ! Look in the mirror.
Chinese Style He lost conciousness for a long time.
American Style He was unconcious for a long time.
Chinese Style He made a world record.
American Style He set a world record.
Chinese Style Her marriage was happy.
American Style Her married life was happy.
Chinese Style Maybe I think so.
American Style I think so.
Chinese Style The club's members are 55.
American Style There are 55 members in the club.8
Chinese Style They didn't understand my mind.
American Style They didn't understand what I was thinking.
Chinese Style This is where you mistake.
American Style This is where you are mistaken.
Chinese Style I felt good mood.
American Style I am in a good mood.
Chinese Style Please allow me more two hours.
American Style Please allow me two more hours.
Chinese Style My watch doesn't move at all. I must get it checked up.
American Style My watch isn't running, I must get it checked up.
Chinese Style We moved house to Johor last month.
American Style We moved to Johor last month.
Chinese Style He is our common friend.
American Style He is our mutual friend.
Chinese Style It was my first time to go abroad.
American Style It was the first time I had gone abroad.
Chinese Style While walking along the street, I met my friend.
American Style While walking along the street, I met a friend of mine.
Chinese Style My this book cost me nearly 300 dollars.
American Style This book of mine cost me nearly 300 dollars.
Chinese Style My room is narrow.
American Style My room is small.
Chinese Style I'll visit my native place for the first time in ten years this summer.
American Style I'll visit my birth place for the first time in ten years this summer.9
Chinese Style Here is a pair of nice shoes.
American Style Here is a nice pair of shoes.
Chinese Style Is this seat empty.
American Style Is this seat taken.
Chinese Style Don't be noisy.
American Style Be quiet.
Chinese Style It is not of only your business.
American Style It is none of your business.
Chinese Style I will do anything I can do for you.
American Style I will do anything I can for you.
Chinese Style This is the key of my room.
American Style This is the key to my room.
Chinese Style I am going to take a two-year course of English.
American Style I am going to take a two-year course in English.
Chinese Style He treated me very friendly.
American Style He treated me in a friendly way.
Chinese Style This is the largest department store of the world.
American Style This is the largest department store in the world.
Chinese Style It's a novel of three volumes.
American Style It's a novel in three volumes.
Chinese Style He is a student of Harvard University.
American Style He is a student at Harvard University.
Chinese Style Do you know the meaning of the word of bumpy ?
American Style Do you know the meaning of the word bumpy ?
Chinese Style He had a child of his former wife.
American Style He had a child by his former wife.10
Chinese Style She married old.
American Style She married late in life.
Chinese Style I saw it on the newspapers.
American Style I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers.
Chinese Style He is a liar, and you are one too.
American Style He is a liar, and you are too.
Chinese Style Open page 20 of your books.
American Style Open your books to page 20.
Chinese Style Our Chinese students are diligent.
American Style We Chinese students are diligent.
Chinese Style Don't make the office out of order.
American Style Don't leave the office in a mess.
Chinese Style I like to paint this door to black.
American Style I'd like to paint this door black.
Chinese Style I have a Chinese pen friend.
American Style I have a Chinese pen pal.
Chinese Style Give me a phone.
American Style Give me a phone call.
Chinese Style Is there any place for me in the car.
American Style Is there any room for me in the car.
Chinese Style Let's play together.
American Style Why don't you come over ?
Chinese Style I was very pleasant today.
American Style I had a very good time today.11
Chinese Style He got 87 points in chemistry.
American Style He got an 87 in chemistry.
Chinese Style Chang is a popular name in Taiwan.
American Style Chang is a common name in Taiwan.
Chinese Style I'm a public servant.
American Style I work for the government.
Chinese Style She is pure.
American Style She is naive.
Chinese Style I have a question to you.
American Style I have a question to ask you.
Chinese Style This book deserves to read several times.
American Style This book deserves to be read several times.
Chinese Style I like red tea.
American Style I like black tea.
Chinese Style History repeats.
American Style History repeats itself.
Chinese Style I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early.
American Style I make a rule to keep early hours.
Chinese Style I went to the sea.
American Style I went to the beach.
Chinese Style The door was shut when I returned home.
American Style The door was closed when I returned home.
Chinese Style Shall we sit in that sofa ?
American Style Shall we sit on that sofa ?12Chinese Style This steak is soft.
American Style This steak is tender.
Chinese Style His new book will be sold well.
American Style His new book will sell well.
Chinese Style There're a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines.
American Style There're a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines.
Chinese Style He hit me strongly.
American Style He hit me hard.
Chinese Style My pay cannot support my living.
American Style My pay is not enough to live on.
Chinese Style He wants to establish a sweet home.
American Style He wants to establish a happy home.
Chinese Style Why don't you take a driving license.
American Style Why don't you get a driving license.
Chinese Style Last year I went to Seattle. I liked there very much.
American Style Last year I went to Seattle. I liked it very much.
Chinese Style My mother likes to drink thick tea.
American Style My mother likes her tea strong.
Chinese Style I think it will not rain tomorrow.
American Style I don't think it will rain tomorrow.
Chinese Style Is your camera this kind ?
American Style Is your camera like this ?
Chinese Style His house was struck by thunder last night.
American Style His house was struck by lightning last night13
Chinese Style My grandmother lived to eighty-five.
American Style My grandmother lived to be eighty-five.
Chinese Style I have a lot of work to be done.
American Style I have a lot of work to do.
Chinese Style To drink too much is bad for one's health.
American Style Drinking too much is bad for one's health.
Chinese Style Today is hot.
American Style It's hot today.
Chinese Style My father will be home today afternoon.
American Style My father will be home this afternoon.
Chinese Style What is the total sum ?
American Style How much does it come to ?
Chinese Style We changed our train at Woodland.
American Style We changed trains at Woodland.
Chinese Style I traveled to Europe.
American Style I made a trip to Europe.
Chinese Style I very like swimming.
American Style I like swimming very much.
Chinese Style Wait for your turn, please.
American Style Wait your turn, please.
Chinese Style What time is your watch.
American Style What time is it by your watch.
Chinese Style I don't know what did he say.
American Style I don't know what he said.14
Chinese Style What do you feel now ?
American Style How do you feel now ?
Chinese Style What season do you like best ?
American Style Which season do you like best ?
Chinese Style Welcome you to Taiwan.
American Style Welcome to Taiwan.
Chinese Style Where is the capital of Australia.
American Style What is the capital of Australia.
Chinese Style He has a wide shoulders.
American Style He has a broad shoulders.
Chinese Style We enjoyed the cool wind.
American Style We enjoyed the cool breeze.
Chinese Style I bought this book with 50 dollars.
American Style I bought this book for 50 dollars.
Chinese Style He played all yesterday without working.
American Style He played all yesterday instead of working.
Chinese Style Don't work too hard.Yes, I won't
American Style Don't work too hard.All right, I won't
Chinese Style What will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday.
American Style What are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going to play tennis with Tom on Sunday.15
Chinese Style My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday.
American Style My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday.
Chinese Style Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time.
American Style Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time.
Chinese Style These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things.
American Style These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things.
Chinese Style I very enjoyed it.
American Style I really enjoyed it.
Chinese Style If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
American Style If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
Chinese Style Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand dollars.
American Style Please handle this gold watch carefully. It is worth more than five thousand dollars.
Chinese Style I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthily.
American Style I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthy.
Chinese Style I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers.
American Style I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers.
Chinese Style My borther has been busy in preparing for his final examination.
American Style My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination.
Chinese Style As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime.
American Style As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the police in their fight against crime.
Chinese Style The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
American Style The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten. Chinese Style The hall can seat two hundred people.
American Style The hall seats two hundred people.
I don't know what is the difference between two sentence.Can you tell me? [quote]原帖由 [i]qian_0316[/i] 于 2006-1-21 18:31 发表
Chinese Style The hall can seat two hundred people.
American Style The hall seats two hundred people.
I don't know what is the difference between two sentence.Can you tell me? [/quote]
第1个....can fit in 个人观点喔```````` 呵呵。。。谢谢哦！
仔细想来可能是习惯问题吧，我想语言是没有绝对的正确和绝对的错误的。用的人多了，习惯了，那它也就被公认为是对的了吧。其实在汉语中，我们的日常用语也存在许多的所谓的不符合语法，但是我们就这样习惯的去用了它，反倒影响了我们通常的思维方式，进而也会影响传统的观念，使之成为新的语法。呵呵。。。
个人观点，仅供参考。
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