每个人总有不开心的时候。事实上,你可能有时会出现悲伤的情绪。那么怎样表达自己悲伤的感情呢?在你心情低落,或者面对心情沮丧的人的时候,你可以使用这些短语来表达自己的心情。
when you are down = when you feel sad
feeling blue = feeling sad
表达悲伤的结构:
本部分所使用的例子,是利用现在进行时来表达说话时的悲伤心情。你可以在不同的时态中,使用这些表达。
当你面对的是你的好友和家人时,可以使用这些非正式形式。S代表主语。
1.S + be + feeling down about something
I'm feeling down about work lately.
She's feeling down about her grades.
2.S + be + upset about something
I'm upset about my friends.
Tom's upset about his boss. He's too hard on him!
3.S + be + sad about something
I'm sad about the situation at work.
Jennifer's sad about her mother.
当你面对的是工作中的人,或者不太熟悉的人时,可以使用这些更为正式的形式。
I'm sorry. I'm out of sorts today. I'll be better tomorrow.
Peter is out of sorts today. Ask him tomorrow.
Doug doesn't feel well today.
The staff doesn't feel well about the changes at work.
Idioms Used to Express Sadness
习语是与其字面意思不同的表达。也就是说,It's raining cats and dogs并不是就意味着天上下了狗和猫的雨!
这里有一些常见的表达悲伤的习语。
1.S + be + feeling blue about something
Jack is feeling blue about his relationship with his girlfriend.
Our teaching said he was feeling blue about life last night.
2.S + be + in the dumps about something
We're in the dumps about our financial situation.
Kelly is in the dumps about her horrible job.
3.S + feel + down in the mouth about something
Keith feels down in the mouth about his relationship.
Jennifer is down in the mouth this month. I don't know what's the matter.
How to Respond to Someone Who is Sad
当某人告诉你他们很难过时,表达你对他们的担忧很重要。这里有一些常见的短语来表达你的心情。
I can't believe that. That's horrible / disgusting / not fair
Is there anything I can do for you?
Would you like to talk about it?
如果你看到某人很难过,但对方并未告诉你,你就可以使用下面的短语来使得别人开口倾诉他们的感受。当你在帮助心情悲伤的朋友或同事时,要确保多问一些帮助性的问题。
You seem sad. Tell me all about it.
Colleague 1: Hi Bob. I'm feeling out of sorts today.
Colleague 2: I'm sorry to hear that. What seems to be the problem?
Colleague 1: Well, I'm really upset about the changes at work.
Colleague 2: I know it's been difficult for everyone.
Colleague 1: I just don't understand why they had to change our team!
Colleague 2: Sometimes management does things we don't understand.
Colleague 1: It make no sense! I just don't feel well.
Colleague 2: Maybe you need some time off work.
Colleague 1: Yes, maybe that's it.
Colleague 2: Is there anything I can do to help?
Colleague 1: No, just talking about it makes things better.
Colleague 2: Feel free to talk anytime.
Colleague 1: Thanks. I appreciate it.
Sue: Anna, what's the matter?
Sue: You seem sad. Tell me all about it.
Anna: OK, I'm in the dumps about Tom.
Sue: Bummer. What seems to be the problem?
Anna: I don't think he loves me anymore.
Sue: Really! Are you sure about that?
Anna: Yes, I saw him yesterday with Mary. They were laughing and having agreat time.
是的,昨天我看到他跟玛丽一起。他们俩说说笑笑,玩得可开心了。
Sue: Well, maybe they were just studying together.
It doesn't mean he's leaving you.
Anna: That's what I keep telling myself. Still, I'm feeling blue.
Sue: Is there anything I can do?
Anna: Yes, let's go shopping!
Sue: Now you are talking. A nice new pair shoes would help you feel much better.
Anna: Yes, maybe that's what I really need. Not a boyfriend, but some beautiful new shoes.
是的,也许这才是我真正需要的。我需要的不是男朋友,而是一些漂亮的新鞋。