Part 1 日記的基本句型
I got together with ˍˍ, and we ˍˍ.
我和ˍˍ 見面,我們做了ˍˍ。
這句型用來敘述「和某對象一起做的事」。
"get together with" 後面要接「對象」,中間用連接詞 and 連接,we後面要接「一起做的事」。用這個句型,可以寫出很多不同的組合。
例句
I got together with friends, and we had a chat.
I got together with my brother, and we went for a walk.
I got together with colleagues, and we had a quick lunch.
I got together with my roommate, and we watched a movie.
I got together with my boyfriend, and we played board games.
日記常用單字
roommate (n.) 室友、公寓合租者
chat (n./v.) 聊天
board game (n.) 桌遊
Part 2 情緒的表達
我好羨慕
例句
1. My friend got a cute puppy. I wish I had one too!
我的朋友養了一隻可愛的小狗,真希望我也可以有一隻!
2. My friend just got engaged, and I feel a little envious.
我的朋友剛訂婚,我有點羨慕對方。
3. My neighbor got a shiny new luxury car. I’m green with envy.
我的鄰居買了一輛閃亮的新豪華車,我十分嫉妒。
4. I sometimes feel jealous when my boyfriend talks to other girls.
有時當我男朋友和其他女生交談時,我會感到嫉妒。
5. Looking at her vacation photos, and I couldn't help but feel a bit jealous.
看著她的度假照片,我忍不住有點嫉妒。
日記常用單字
engaged (adj.) 已訂婚的
envious (adj.) 羨慕的、嫉妒的
shiny (adj.) 閃閃發亮的
luxury (adj.) 豪華的、奢侈的
jealous (adj.) 嫉妒的
重要片語與用法
green with envy 意思為「十分妒忌、眼紅」,例:I was green with envy when my cousin was accepted to Harvard. (當我表弟被哈佛大學錄取時,我嫉妒得要命。)
can’t help (but) 意思為「忍不住」,例:I can’t help crying whenever I hear that song. (每當我聽到那首歌時,我都會忍不住哭泣。)
Part 3 事件就這樣寫
The Manager Chewed Me out Today!
今天又被主管罵了!
範文
Ugh, the manager chewed me out today because I didn’t communicate well and it caused some problems. I admit my instructions could have been clearer. But the manager could have told me privately instead of embarrassing me in front of everyone. Doesn’t he know that a positive attitude from the manager helps the team perform better? Anyway, I need to do a better job of explaining things next time.
唉,今天主管因為我溝通不良,導致出包而責備我。我承認我下的指令應該可以更清楚。但是說真的,主管可以選擇私下告訴我,而不是當著大家的面讓我難堪。難道他不知道,主管正面的態度有助於讓整個團隊的表現更好嗎?下次我必須改善自己說明事情的方法。
日記常用單字
communicate (v.) 溝通(資訊)
admit (v.) 承認
instructions (n.) 指示、命令
embarrass (v.) 令人尷尬
attitude (n.) 態度
重要片語與用法
chew sb. out 意思為「怒斥、嚴厲責備」, 例:My dad chewed me out when I came home late.( 當我晚回家時,爸爸把我臭罵了一頓。)
do a better job (of ) 意思為「把事情做得更好」, 例:We need to do a better job of protecting the environment. (我們需要把環保做得更確實。)
Part 4 結尾的表達
設定目標和計畫
例句
1. I hope to lose 5 kilograms by eating less starch.
我希望可以少5公斤,會從減少澱粉攝取量做起。
2. I plan to save 40% of my salary each month so I can buy an apartment in 10 years.
我希望每個月可以存下4成的薪水,這樣我在10年後就可以買房。
3. My goal is to improve my job performance over the next year and seek a promotion.
我希望可以在明年提升我的工作表現,並夠資格要求升遷。
4. I want to complete a master’s degree in my free time; it would really help my career.
我希望可以在自己閒暇時間完成碩士在職專班,這對我的職業發展有幫助。
5. I hope to get married no later than the age of 32, so I need to get to know more potential mates.
我希望最晚可以在32歲前結婚,所以我現在需要認識更多潛在的對象。
日記常用單字
kilogram (n.) 公斤
starch (n.) 澱粉
salary (n.) 薪資
master (n.) 碩士
degree (n.) 學位
career (n.) 職業、生涯
mate (n.) 伴侶、配偶
重要片語與用法
no later than 意思為「在某個時間前」,例:We need to know your decision no later than next Monday.(我們需要在下周一以前,知道你的決定。)
get to know sb. 意思為「逐漸熟悉、了解」,例:You’ll like Rob when you get to know him better.(等你比較了解羅伯後,會比較喜歡他。)