疯狂英语拿手好戏十：如何提出劝告和意见

1. If you want my advice, I don't think you should go.

2. I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again〖把信撕掉重新写过〗.

3. It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please. (这只是个建议，你可按照你的意愿去做。)

4. Let me give you a little fatherly〖慈父般的〗advice.

5. If you don't like it, I wish you would say so.

6. Please don't take offense¹. I only wanted to tell you what I think. (请别生气，我只是想告诉你我的想法。)

7. In my opinion, the house isn't worth the price they're asking〖这房子不值他们要的价钱〗.

8. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.

9. It's none of my business〖这不关我的事〗, but I think you ought to work harder.

10. In general, my reaction is favorable²〖反应良好〗.

11. I've always tried not to interfere³ in your affairs. (我总是尽量不干涉你的事情。)

12. Thanks for the advice, but this is something I have to figure out myself. (谢谢你的意见/劝告，但对这件事情我必须得自己考虑一下。)

13. He won't pay attention to anybody. You're just wasting your breath⁴〖白费口舌〗.

★世界上最完美的对话之一

G: Jack⁵, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.

J: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.

G: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.

J: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.

G: Good! I'm interested in your advice.

J: If I were you I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first.

G: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part?

J: Now that you've asked me, I think it's too short. You should include much more information about your work experience.

G: You're right. I'll change it. How do you feel about the last part of the letter?

J: Very good. But, unless I miss my guess, you should say something about your family, too.

G: I agree. I appreciate your helping⁶ me, Jack. Do you think the end is all right?

J: Oh, yes, George. But personally I believe a business letter should end with "Very truly yours", not "Sincerely".

G: I guess I'd better tear up the letter and start over again.

J: Oh, don't do that, George! Just make the few changes I suggested, and your letter will be perfect!