复合形式：
I | first |
a little bird told me,
a little bird told me that,
I heard from a little bird that expr | figurative, informal (secret source told me) | SCSimplified Chinese 有人跟我说 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 某人告知我 |
a little bird told me,
I heard it from a little bird expr | figurative, informal (secret source told me) | SCSimplified Chinese 据消息称 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 有人告诉我 |
as far as I am concerned,
as far as I'm concerned adv | (in my opinion) | SCSimplified Chinese 我认为 wǒ rèn wéi
TCTraditional Chinese 我認為 |
| 备注: The contraction would normally be used in speech and informal writing. "I am..." is more formal. |
| | As far as I'm concerned, that was the best film of the year. |
| | 我认为那是这一整年最好看的电影。 |
as far as I am concerned,
as far as I'm concerned adv | (as for me, as regards me) | SCSimplified Chinese 就我而言 jiù wǒ ér yán |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 对我来说 jiù wǒ ér yán，duì wǒ lái shuō |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 至于我
TCTraditional Chinese 至於我 |
| 备注: The contraction would normally be used in speech and informal writing. "I am..." is more formal. |
| | As far as I'm concerned, I never want to eat another fried alligator steak. |
| | 至于我，是再也不想吃炸鳄鱼肉排了。 |
| as far as I know adv | (to my knowledge) | SCSimplified Chinese 据我所知 jù wǒ suǒ zhī
TCTraditional Chinese 據我所知 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 就我所知 jù wǒ suǒ zhī，jiù wǒ suǒ zhī |
| | As far as I know, the bank approved the loan. |
| | The boss is in his office, as far as I know. |
| | 据我所知，银行批准了那笔贷款。据我所知，老板在他的办公室里。 |
as I see it,
the way I see it expr | (in my opinion) | SCSimplified Chinese 在我看来 zài wǒ kàn lái |
| | As I see it, you have two options: resign, or wait to be fired. |
| as I was saying adv | (to resume after interruption) | SCSimplified Chinese 正如我所说 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 正如我说的 |
| | As I was saying before being interrupted, the lady of the house is not home. |
bagsy,
bags I interj | UK, informal (used to claim [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 先说先占权 |
| | Ooh, a slide! Bagsy go first! |
| Can I help you? expr | (to a customer) | SCSimplified Chinese 有什么可以帮您的吗？ |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 需要帮忙吗？ |
| | Can I help you? asked the sales clerk. |
| Don't mind if I do interj | dated (yes please, with pleasure) | SCSimplified Chinese 好的 hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的 |
the First World War,
World War One,
World War I,
the Great War n | (international conflict 1914-1919) (1914 - 1919年) | SCSimplified Chinese 第一次世界大战
TCTraditional Chinese 第一次世界大戰 |
| for all I know expr | (possibly, even though I do not know) | SCSimplified Chinese 据我所知，在我看来 jù wǒ suǒ zhī，zài wǒ kàn lái
TCTraditional Chinese 據我所知 |
| | I won't argue with you; for all I know, there may actually be little green men on Mars. |
| for aught I know adv | dated (possibly) (过时用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 据我所知 jù wǒ suǒ zhī
TCTraditional Chinese 據我所知 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 据信 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 有可能 jù wǒ suǒ zhī，yǒu kě néng |
G.I.,
GI n | initialism (glycemic index) | SCSimplified Chinese 血糖指数 xiě táng zhǐ shù / xuè táng zhǐ shù
TCTraditional Chinese 血糖指數 |
| | Agave nectar has a low G.I. |
G.I.,
GI n | informal, initialism (US soldier) | SCSimplified Chinese 美国士兵 |
| | (口语) | SCSimplified Chinese 美国大兵 |
| | The G.I. is stationed overseas during the war. |
| How can I help you? expr | (what do you need?) | SCSimplified Chinese 我能为您做什么吗？，您需要什么？ |
| | Store clerks often ask customers, "How can I help you?" |
| How should I know? expr | informal (I don't know) | SCSimplified Chinese 我怎么会知道？ wǒ zěn me huì zhī dào ？ |
| 备注: This response is considered impolite. |
| | Why are you asking me if it's going to rain tomorrow? How should I know? |
| I agree interj | (I am of the same opinion) | SCSimplified Chinese 我同意 wǒ tóng yì |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我赞同 wǒ tóng yì，wǒ zàn tóng |
| | “I agree!” Tom said. “You're right!” |
| | “我同意！”汤姆说，“你是对的！” |
I am from,
I'm from expr | (my place of origin is) | SCSimplified Chinese 我来自 wǒ lái zì
TCTraditional Chinese 我來自 |
| 备注: "I'm from" is usually used in speech and informal writing. "I am from" is more formal. |
| | I'm from Poland, though I've lived in London for more than ten years now. |
| | 尽管现在我已经在伦敦居住超过10年之久了，不过我来自波兰。 |
I am going,
I'm going interj | (I am about to leave) | SCSimplified Chinese 我要走了 wǒ yào zǒu le |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我马上离开 wǒ yào zǒu le，wǒ mǎ shàng lí kāi |
| 备注: "I'm going" is usually used in speech and informal writing. "I am going" may be used for emphasis to express determination. |
| | I know I'm late for lunch. I am going now! |
| | 我知道午餐要迟到了。我马上就离开！ |
| I'm good interj | informal (I am satisfied) | SCSimplified Chinese 我能接受, 我觉得可以 |
| | Do you need anything? - No, I'm good. |
I am happy,
I'm happy interj | (I feel content or satisfied) | SCSimplified Chinese 我很满意 wǒ hěn mǎn yì
TCTraditional Chinese 我很滿意 |
| 备注: "I'm happy" would usually be used in speech and informal writing. "I am happy" is more formal or used for emphasis. |
| | I'm happy to spend the holidays with my family this year. |
| | 我很高兴今年和我的家人一起过节。 |
| I am sorry interj | slightly formal (apology) | SCSimplified Chinese 我很抱歉 wǒ hěn bào qiàn |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 对不起 wǒ hěn bào qiàn，duì bù qǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 對不起 |
| | I am sorry, I made a mistake. |
| I am sorry interj | slightly formal (sympathy) (表示同情) | SCSimplified Chinese 我很难过 wǒ hěn nán guò
TCTraditional Chinese 我很難過 |
| | I am sorry to hear about your mother's accident. |
| | 听说你母亲出了事故，我很难过。 |
| I am sorry for your loss interj | slightly formal (condolences) (稍正式) | SCSimplified Chinese 节哀顺变
TCTraditional Chinese 節哀順變 |
| | I have just heard the sad news about your sister. I am sorry for your loss. |
| | 我刚听到你妹妹的不幸消息。请节哀顺变。 |
| I beg your pardon v expr | (sorry, excuse me) | SCSimplified Chinese 对不起 duì bù qǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 對不起 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 请原谅 duì bù qǐ，qǐng yuán liàng
TCTraditional Chinese 請原諒 |
| | I beg your pardon, I didn't realise my chair was on your coat. |
| I beg your pardon! interj | ironic (indignation) | SCSimplified Chinese 岂有此理！ |
| | I beg your pardon! I'm certainly not in my sixties! |
| I beg your pardon? interj | (Could you repeat that?) | SCSimplified Chinese 请您再说一遍好吗？，您可以再说一遍吗？ |
| | I beg your pardon? I didn't quite catch that. |
| I believe expr | (I think this is true) | SCSimplified Chinese 我认为 wǒ rèn wéi
TCTraditional Chinese 我認為 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我相信 wǒ rèn wéi，wǒ xiāng xìn |
| | He is very intelligent, I believe. |
I believe,
I believe that expr | (with clause: I think that) | SCSimplified Chinese 我觉得 wǒ jué de
TCTraditional Chinese 我覺得 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我相信 wǒ jué de，wǒ xiāng xìn |
| | I believe the class begins on Monday. |
I bet,
I'll bet interj | informal (that is not surprising) | SCSimplified Chinese 我敢肯定 |
| | "Dad was mad at me for taking the car." "I bet!" |
| I can't wait! interj | (I am excited about [sth]) (表示期待) | SCSimplified Chinese 我都等不及了，我迫不及待 wǒ dōu děng bù jí le，wǒ pò bú jí dài |
| | "This time next week we'll be on holiday." "I can't wait!" |
| | “下周的这个时候我们就放假了。”“我都等不及了！” |
| I Ching | (literature) | SCSimplified Chinese 易经 |
I daresay,
I daresay that,
I dare say,
I dare say that v expr | (I assume, I think likely) | SCSimplified Chinese 我敢说
TCTraditional Chinese 我敢說 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我确信 |
| | I daresay you're hungry after your long walk. |
| I do interj | (marriage vow) | SCSimplified Chinese 我愿意。 |
| | Ronald Jacobs, do you promise to love this woman for the rest of your days? I do. |
| I do not know expr | (declaration of ignorance) | SCSimplified Chinese 我不知道 wǒ bù zhī dào |
| | There is no point asking me; I do not know. I do not know the answer to that complicated math problem! |
| I don't care interj | (It's not important to me.) | SCSimplified Chinese 我不在乎 wǒ bú zài hu |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我不管 wǒ bú zài hu ，wǒ bù guǎn |
| | "You can't go out dressed like that; you'll get cold." "I don't care." |
| | “你不能穿那个出门，会感冒的。”“我不在乎。” |
| I don't know interj | informal (declaration of ignorance) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我不知道 wǒ bù zhī dào |
| | "Who's that woman talking to your brother?" "I don't know." |
| | “那个跟你哥哥聊天的女人是谁？”“我不知道。” |
| I don't mind interj | informal (I have no preference) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我无所谓，怎么都可以，随便 wǒ wú suǒ wèi，zěn me dōu kě yǐ，suí biàn
TCTraditional Chinese 隨便 |
| | "We can go to the cinema or ten-pin bowling. What do you want to do?" "I don't mind." |
| | “我们可以去看电影也可以去打保龄球。你想做什么？”“我无所谓。” |
| I don't mind interj | informal (I am not upset) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我不介意 wǒ bú jiè yì |
| | I don't mind if you sit beside me. |
| | 我不介意你坐我旁边。 |
| I don't think so interj | (I believe not) | SCSimplified Chinese 我认为并非如此 wǒ rèn wéi bìng fēi rú cǐ |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我不同意 wǒ rèn wéi bìng fēi rú cǐ，wǒ bù tóng yì |
| | When Tom asked me if Sally was coming to the party I replied "I don't think so". |
I forgot,
I've forgotten interj | (I cannot remember) | SCSimplified Chinese 我忘了 wǒ wàng le |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我不记得了 wǒ wàng le，wǒ bú jì dé le |
| | I've forgotten your name. Could you remind me? |
| | 我忘记你的名字了。你能提示我一下吗？ |
| I got it interj | slang (I understand) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我明白了，我懂了 wǒ míng bái le，wǒ dǒng le |
| | Ah, I got it. Thanks for the explanation! |
| | 啊，我懂了。谢谢讲解！ |
| I got it interj | US, slang (I have the matter in hand) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我来，交给我，我来管，我来负责 |
| | Don't worry about washing the dishes. I got it. |
| | 别担心洗碗的事情，交给我就好。 |
| I guess expr | informal: followed by clause (I suppose that) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我猜 wǒ cāi |
| | I guess you're right. |
| | As we can't disprove that he stayed in all day, I guess we will just have to take his word for it. |
| | 我想你是对的。//既然我们无法反驳他一整天都呆在家里，我想我们只能相信他的话了。 |
| I guess interj | informal (I suppose so) | SCSimplified Chinese 我想是吧 |
| | "Have you had enough to eat?" "I guess." |
| | “你吃饱了吗？”“我想是的。” |
| I hate you interj | (I dislike you intensely) | SCSimplified Chinese 我恨你 wǒ hèn nǐ |
| | This is not love! I hate you! |
| | 那才不是爱！我恨你！ |
| I have to v aux | (I must, I am obliged to) | SCSimplified Chinese 我不得不，我必须 wǒ bù dé bù |
| | I have to go now, or I'll miss my train. |
| | I don't want to go but I have to. |
| | 我必须走了，不然就要错过我的火车了。我不想去，不过没办法，我不得不去。 |
| I know interj | (I am already aware) | SCSimplified Chinese 我知道 wǒ zhī dào |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我明白 wǒ zhī dào，wǒ míng bái |
| | There's no need to tell me that man's an idiot. I know! |
| | 我知道的那人是白痴，你不必向我解释！ |
| I like it interj | (I find it appealing) | SCSimplified Chinese 我喜欢它 wǒ xǐ huān tā
TCTraditional Chinese 我喜歡它 |
| | What a lovely dress! I like it. |
| I like you interj | (I find you appealing) | SCSimplified Chinese 我喜欢你 wǒ xǐ huān nǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 我喜歡你 |
| | I like you. You seem like such a nice person. |
| I look forward to hearing from you expr | written, slightly formal (application, request: signing off) (申请、请求：落款，书面) | SCSimplified Chinese 期待收到您的回复 |
| | Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. |
| I look forward to your reply expr | written, slightly formal (application, request: signing off) | SCSimplified Chinese 期待您的回复 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 期待收到您的答复 |
| | Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to your reply. |
I love u,
I love U expr | textspeak, abbreviation (I love you) | SCSimplified Chinese 我爱你 wǒ ài nǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 我愛你 |
| | See you for dinner tonight. I love u. |
| | 今晚晚餐见。我爱你。 |
| I love you interj | (declaration of strong affection) (表达强烈的感情) | SCSimplified Chinese 我爱你 wǒ ài nǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 我愛你 |
| | I love you, Mom! |
| | 妈妈，我爱你！ |
| I love you interj | (declaration of strong romantic feelings) (表达浪漫的爱情) | SCSimplified Chinese 我爱你 wǒ ài nǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 我愛你 |
| | I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. |
| | 我爱你，想和你共度余生。 |
| I love you so much interj | (great affection) | SCSimplified Chinese 我如此爱你 wǒ rú cǐ ài nǐ |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我深爱着你 wǒ rú cǐ ài nǐ，wǒ shēn ài zhe nǐ |
| | I love you so much that I can't stand to be apart from you. |
| | 我如此爱你，所以我不能忍受与你分开。 |
| I mean expr | (that is to say) | SCSimplified Chinese 我的意思是 wǒ de yì si shì |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我是说 |
| | How are you? I mean, have you recovered completely from your illness? |
| I mean it expr | (it's true) | SCSimplified Chinese 我是认真的，我是说真的 |
| | When I say I care about you, I mean it. |
| I miss you interj | (I feel your absence) | SCSimplified Chinese 我想你 wǒ xiǎng nǐ |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我想念你 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我思念你 wǒ xiǎng nǐ，wǒ sī niàn nǐ |
| | I miss you, my darling. Come home soon. |
| | 亲爱的，我想你。快点回家吧。 |
I must emphasize,
I must emphasize that,
UK: I must emphasise that v expr | (It is important that) | SCSimplified Chinese 我必须强调 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 需要强调的是 |
| | I must emphasize that this situation is very serious. |
| I need you interj | (I am dependent on you) | SCSimplified Chinese 我需要你 wǒ xū yào nǐ |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我依赖你 |
| | John, I don't just love you, I need you! |
| | 约翰，我不只是爱你，我还很依赖你！ |
| I rest my case interj | (That proves my point) | SCSimplified Chinese 我的话讲完了，无需多说 |
| | So, you agree with me? Then I rest my case. |
| I say interj | UK, dated (well!) (过时用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 哎呀，哟，喂 āi yā ，yō ，wèi
TCTraditional Chinese 哎呀，喲，餵 |
| | I say, Jeeves! - that was a splendid party, was it not? |
| I say expr | (my opinion is as follows) | SCSimplified Chinese 我说 wǒ shuō |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我的意思是 wǒ shuō，wǒ de yì si shì |
| | How can our company save money during this recession? I say we stop hiring and freeze salaries. |
| I see interj | (I understand) | SCSimplified Chinese 我明白了 wǒ míng bái le |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我懂了 wǒ míng bái le，wǒ dǒng le |
| | So, you don't like this office? I see. We'll try to get you moved as soon as possible. |
| | 所以你不喜欢这间办公室？我明白了。我们会尽快让你搬离的。 |
| I think so interj | (I believe that to be true) | SCSimplified Chinese 我是这么认为的 wǒ shì zhè me rèn wéi de |
| | "Is he coming with us?" "I think so, but let me call him to make sure." |
I think,
therefore I am expr | (Cartesian philosophy) (笛卡尔的哲学思想) | SCSimplified Chinese 我思故我在 wǒ sī gù wǒ zài |
| 备注: Quotation of Descartes, translated from Latin. |
| I want you interj | informal (I am sexually attracted to you) (非正式用语，有性暗示) | SCSimplified Chinese 我想要你 wǒ xiǎng yào nǐ |
| | I want you. Let's leave this party and go back to my place. |
| I was wondering expr | (I'm curious about [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 我想知道 |
| | I was wondering if you would like to go to the museum with me on Saturday. |
| I will interj | (marriage vow) (结婚宣言) | SCSimplified Chinese 我愿意
TCTraditional Chinese 我願意 |
| | "Abigail Smith, will you promise to love this man and be faithful?" "I will." |
| | “阿比盖尔·史密斯，你愿意保证爱你眼前这个人并且忠诚于他么？”“我愿意。” |
I will miss you,
I'll miss you interj | (I will feel your absence) | SCSimplified Chinese 我会想念你的 wǒ huì xiǎng niàn nǐ de |
| | Goodbye, son. I'll miss you. |
| | 再见，儿子。我会想你的。 |
I wish,
I wish that expr | informal (if only) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我希望，但愿 wǒ xī wàng，dàn yuàn |
| | I wish that we could talk about what's been bothering you. |
| | 我希望我们能谈谈一直以来困扰你的事情。 |
| I wish interj | informal (unfortunately not) | SCSimplified Chinese 我还想呢，想得美，做梦呢 |
| | Did I win the lottery? I wish! |
| | 我赢了彩票？做梦还差不多！ |
| I worship you interj | (declaration of strong admiration) | SCSimplified Chinese 我崇拜你 wǒ chóng bài nǐ |
| | I worship you and the ground you walk on! |
| I would like expr | polite (with object: I want) (一种礼貌的表达方式) | SCSimplified Chinese 我想要 |
| | I would like the coq au vin, please. |
| | 我想要酒焖鸡。 |
| I would like expr | polite (I want) (一种礼貌的表达方式) | SCSimplified Chinese 我想要 |
| | I would like you to be more involved in the community website. |
| | 我希望你能更多地参与社区网站。 |
| I wouldn't bet on it! interj | informal (that is very unlikely) | SCSimplified Chinese 我看没戏 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我看不一定 |
| | Jessica thinks she's going to get the job, but I wouldn't bet on it! |
| I-spy n | (children's game) | SCSimplified Chinese 我来猜 |
| I'd contraction | colloquial, abbreviation (I would) (缩略语) | SCSimplified Chinese [I would的缩略形式] |
| | I'd like to get married this year. |
| I'd contraction | colloquial, abbreviation (I had) (缩略语) | SCSimplified Chinese [I had的缩略形式] |
| | I'd been to France before, but this was the first time I'd visited Paris. |
| I'd love to interj | (enthusiastic yes) | SCSimplified Chinese 我愿意
TCTraditional Chinese 我願意 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 我非常乐意 |
| | "Would you like to go out for a drink?" "I'd love to." |
| I'll contraction | colloquial, abbreviation (I will) | SCSimplified Chinese 我将会，我将要
TCTraditional Chinese 我將會 |
| | I'll eat dinner at 7:00 tonight. |
"Well,
I'll be damned!",
also US: "Well,
I'll be darned!" interj | potentially offensive, informal (surprise, disbelief) (表示惊讶) | SCSimplified Chinese 不会吧，真不敢相信 bú huì ba |
| | Well, I'll be damned; if it isn't my long-lost sister! |
I'll be damned if,
also US: I'll be darned if expr | potentially offensive, informal (defiance) | SCSimplified Chinese 绝对不会
TCTraditional Chinese 絕對不會 |
| | I'll be damned if I'm going to let you take our son! |
I'll be seeing you,
I'll be seeing you!,
Be seeing you! interj | informal (goodbye for now) | SCSimplified Chinese 回头见 huí tóu jiàn
TCTraditional Chinese 回頭見 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 再见 huí tóu jiàn ，zài jiàn
TCTraditional Chinese 再見 |
| I'm contraction | colloquial, abbreviation (I am) | SCSimplified Chinese 我是 |
| | I'm the best waiter in this restaurant. |
| | 我是这家餐厅中最棒的侍应生。 |
I'm afraid,
I'm afraid that expr | (regretfully) (表示遗憾) | SCSimplified Chinese 恐怕 kǒng pà
TCTraditional Chinese 恐怕 |
| | I'm afraid I didn't do a very good job yesterday. |
| | I'm afraid I must go now. |
| I'm afraid not interj | (no, regretfully) | SCSimplified Chinese 很遗憾，不是这样 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 恐怕不是这样 |
| | "Professor, did you have time to read my essay?" "No, I'm afraid not." |
| I'm afraid so interj | (yes, regretfully) | SCSimplified Chinese 恐怕是这样 |
| | "Do I really have to take the test?" "I'm afraid so. It's compulsory." |
| I'm done interj | informal (I'm finished eating) | SCSimplified Chinese 我吃完了，我吃饱了 |
| | "I'm done!" the little boy shouted, and leaped out of his chair. |
| I'm fine interj | (I am well) | SCSimplified Chinese 我很好 |
| | 'How are you?' - 'I'm fine, thanks!' |
| | “你近来如何？”“我很好，谢谢！” |
| I'm fine interj | informal (I don't need anything) | SCSimplified Chinese 我够了, 我不需要了 |
| | 'Would you like something to eat or drink?' - 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' |
| | "你要吃一点或喝一点吗？"“不用，谢谢。我够了。” |
| I'm good interj | slang (I am well) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我觉得还好，我感觉不错 wǒ jué de hái hǎo，wǒ gǎn jué bú cuò |
| | "How are you?" "I'm good, thanks." |
| | “你怎么样啊？”“我感觉不错，谢谢关心。” |
| I'm good interj | slang (I have, have had enough) (非正式用语) | SCSimplified Chinese 我够了 wǒ gòu le
TCTraditional Chinese 我夠了 |
| | "Would you like another slice of pizza?" "No thanks, I'm good." |
| | “你还要来一块儿披萨吗？”“不用，我够了，谢谢。” |
| I'm in expr | informal (willing to do [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 我加入，算上我 |
| | If you want to go to the baseball game, I'm in. |