say

Used to clarify or restate something in a more precise way; in other words.

表示更精确地说；换句话说。

• This project requires a significant investment, that is to say, we need to find new sources of funding.

这个项目需要大量投资，也就是说，我们需要找到新的资金来源。

in spite of what was just stated; nevertheless

虽然刚才已说过，尽管如此

• The service at this restaurant was a bit slow, but having said that, the food was delicious.

这家餐厅的服务有点慢，但话说回来，食物很美味。

Used when pouring a drink for someone, indicating that they should tell you when to stop.

请说何时停止（倒酒时用）

• Let me pour you some wine, just say when.

让我帮你倒些酒，够了跟我说。

This phrase indicates that something is so obvious that it does not need to be stated explicitly.

不言而喻

• It goes without saying that the food at this restaurant is delicious.

这家餐厅的食物美味是显而易见的。

Used to suggest a stronger or more extreme description, while avoiding direct use of it for politeness or caution.

甚至，或者说

• The plot of this movie is complex, not to say confusing.

这部电影的情节很复杂，甚至有点让人困惑。

Used to indicate that one is ready to comply with a request or offer assistance immediately upon being asked.

一声令下，随时效劳

• If you need any assistance, just say the word.

如果你需要任何帮助，只要说一声。

To be unwilling or unable to offer any explanation, defense, or opinion.

不愿意参与对话或表达意见

• When asked why he was late, he had nothing to say for himself.

当被问到为什么迟到时，他无言以对。

A phrase used to indicate that something is uncertain or unpredictable; it expresses doubt or a lack of knowledge.

谁也说不准

• Will they accept the proposal? Who can say?

他们会接受这个提案吗？谁能说得准呢？

Used to acknowledge that something has certain advantages or merits.

有可取之处

• Although traveling can be tiring, there's something to be said for the independence of backpacking.

虽然旅行可能很累人，但背包旅行的独立性有其优点。

To express one's opinions or thoughts frankly and directly, often in a specific situation or discussion.

直抒胸臆，直言不讳

• Before the meeting concludes, everyone should have the opportunity to say their piece.

在会议结束前，每个人都应该有机会表达自己的意见。

To remain completely silent; to not utter a word.

指完全不说话，保持沉默。

• When asked about the issue, he didn't say boo.

当被问及这个问题时，他一句话也没说。

Used to emphasize the most important point or conclusion after considering all aspects of a situation.

总而言之，归根究柢

• When all is said and done, the success of this project depends on the team's cooperation.

总而言之，这个项目的成功取决于团队的合作。

Used to express surprise or, in a humorous and slightly sarcastic way, to express a lack of surprise.

（表示惊讶或不惊讶）真的吗！

• "I heard they're getting married." "You don't say!"

「我听说他们要结婚了。」「真的吗！」

Used to express that the speaker is compelled to admit or acknowledge something.

我得说

• I must say, this is the best cake I’ve ever tasted.

我必须说，这是我吃过最好吃的蛋糕。

Used to indicate that you fully understand what the other person is implying and that no further explanation is necessary.

尽在不言中

• "You look very tired today." "Say no more, I barely slept last night."

「你今天看起来很累。」「不用说，我昨晚几乎没睡。」

An expression used to emphatically agree with a statement made by someone else.

一点也没错！

• "This restaurant's food is amazing!" "You can say that again!"

「这家餐厅的食物太棒了！」「你说得一点也没错！」

To concede defeat or surrender, often in a playful or lighthearted context.

承认失败或投降。

• After a series of games, he finally said, "I say uncle!"

在一系列比赛后，他终于说：「我认输了！」

An expression used to indicate complete agreement with a statement that has just been made.

你说对了！

• "The service at this restaurant is terrible." "You said it!"

「这家餐厅的服务真差。」「你说的没错！」

This phrase is used to indicate that an offer or arrangement is considered very reasonable and cannot be improved further.

待遇很好，公平合理

• This price is already very fair for you; you can't ask for more. You can't say fairer than that.

这个价格对你来说已经很公平了；你不能要求更多了。你无法找到比这更公平的了。

Indicates a willingness to accept something offered or proposed.

我求之不得

• "Would you like some dessert?" "I wouldn't say no."

"你想来点甜点吗？" "我不会拒绝。"

This idiom indicates that something has more disadvantages than advantages, implying that there are few positive aspects to it.

忍多于利

• In terms of efficiency, there's little to be said for this old system.

就效率而言，这个旧系统没有太多优点可言。

Used to describe something that happens extremely quickly or almost instantaneously.

转瞬间，一眨眼

• Before you could say Jack Robinson, she had already uploaded the files.

你还没来得及说杰克·罗宾逊，她就已经上传了文件。

Used to express strong agreement with a previous statement.

当然！

• "This restaurant's food is delicious, isn't it?" "I'll say!"

「这家餐厅的食物很美味，对吧？」「我同意！」

This idiom describes something that performs its function or purpose exactly as it is described or advertised; it fulfills its claim.

指某事物的功能或效用与其宣称或标榜的完全一致；名副其实。

• The phone's advertisement claims excellent camera capabilities, and it truly does what it says on the tin.

这款手机的广告宣称拥有出色的相机功能，而它确实名副其实。

To speak at length and with a high opinion of oneself, often in a self-justifying manner.

夸夸其谈

• Despite making a mistake, he still had a lot to say for himself.

尽管犯了错误，他仍然滔滔不绝地为自己辩解。

To accept the loss or cessation of something; to acknowledge that something will no longer be available or attainable.

告别，放弃

• Since I started working full-time, I had to say goodbye to leisurely mornings.

自从开始全职工作后，我不得不告别悠闲的早晨。

To reveal or suggest the nature, quality, or truth about someone or something.

表示或暗示某人或某物的本质、特点或真相。

• His refusal to help his friend says something about his selfishness.

他拒绝帮助朋友，这说明了他的自私。

Used to express uncertainty or the inability to predict something; it implies that no one knows the answer.

谁能知道？

• "How will this company develop in the future?" "Who can say? The market changes too quickly."

「这家公司未来会如何发展？」「谁能说得准呢？市场变化太快了。」

To express a positive opinion or say something commendable about someone or something that is generally considered unfavorable.

谬讽带对象说几句好话

• I'll say this much for him, despite his occasional stubbornness, he always gets the job done.

我要为他说句话，尽管他有时很固执，但他总能完成工作。

Used to introduce a suggestion or a possible example.

用于提出建议或举例说明。

• Let's say the company's revenue grows by five percent this year; we should aim higher for next year.

假设公司今年的收入增长了百分之五，我们明年应该设定更高的目标。

An expression used to convey surprise or, humorously and somewhat sarcastically, a lack of surprise.

（表示惊讶）不会吧！不至于吧！（幽默且带点不客气地表示并不惊讶）我早就知道了！

• "He's late again." "You don't say!"

"他又迟到了。" "不会吧！"

used to indicate the significant extent or degree of a particular quality someone or something possesses.

很能说明，充分显示

• It says a lot for his ability that he managed to complete such a challenging task in such a short time.

他在如此短的时间内完成了如此具有挑战性的任务，这充分说明了他的能力。

This idiom indicates that a particular person's statements or instructions must be obeyed without question.

说一不二

• In our family, what Mom says, goes; her word is law.

在我们家，妈妈说了算；她的话就是法律。

To have the opportunity to express an opinion or influence a decision about something.

参与决策、有发言权

• As the project lead, she had a considerable say in the final product design.

作为项目负责人，她在最终产品设计上有相当大的发言权。

An expression used to emphatically agree with a statement that has just been made.

一点也没错！

• "This weather is absolutely terrible!" "You can say that again!"

「这天气真是糟透了！」「说得太对了！」

An expression used to indicate complete agreement with a statement that someone has just made.

你说得对！

• "The service at this restaurant is terrible." "You said it!"

「这家餐厅的服务糟透了。」「你说得对！」

This idiom is used to express that an offer or arrangement is considered very good and cannot be improved upon.

很公平，很合理

• The price includes accommodation, all meals, and airport transfers, you can't say fairer than that.

价格包含住宿、所有餐点和机场接送，这条件真是无可挑剔了。

In addition to what has already been mentioned; used to emphasize the significance of the next point.

更不用说；而且；更别提。

• The trip will be very time-consuming, to say nothing of the cost.

这次旅行会非常耗时，更不用说费用了。

Used to introduce a comment or criticism in a polite or humorous manner.

用以礼貌或幽默地表达意见或批评的说法。

• I'm not saying your approach is completely wrong, but perhaps we could try something different.

我不是说你的方法完全错误，但或许我们可以试试不同的方式。

An informal phrase used to ask if someone understands or agrees with what you are saying, particularly when you feel you have not expressed yourself clearly.

你明白我的意思吗？(非正式)

• I think we need to re-evaluate our strategy, know what I'm saying?

我觉得我们需要重新评估策略，懂我的意思吗？

An expression used in response to a statement to challenge its validity, often conveying skepticism or disagreement.

谁说的？

• "This restaurant is the best in town?" Says who?

「这家餐厅是城里最好的？」谁说的？

This idiom is used to express that something is not particularly impressive or praiseworthy.

没什么了不起的（常用来表示不以为然）

• "He only ran five kilometers." "That's not saying much."

「他只跑了五公里。」「那没什么了不起的。」

Used to indicate that the situation or matter being described is actually much more serious or significant than one has suggested.

至少可以说、话说得轻松

• The result was disappointing, to say the least.

结果至少可以说是令人失望的。

This phrase is used to demand an explanation or justification from someone who has done something wrong or inappropriate.

你有什么东西可以解释？

• You broke the vase, what do you have to say for yourself?

你打破了花瓶，你有什么要解释的吗？