On second thought
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定义
On second thought(s), (I will have dessert): 再三考虑，（我将吃甜点）
再三考虑
to have second thoughts: 再三考虑
示例
- "Donna : It's normal that you're having second thoughts."
- "Donna : On second thought, Icarus, close the door on your way out."
- "Icarus : On second thought, I'll have a coffee too."
- "Kevin : Ok, Doc, I'm having second thoughts."
- "On second thoughts, I do see the appeal."
练习 1
Choose the best definitions for the following expressions used in this dialogue.
Bethany is really making a name for herself. This means that she .
Bethany doesn't want to put her career on hold. She doesn't want to .
"It's normal that you're having second thoughts." Another way to say this is "it's normal that ".
Bethany is really making a name for herself. This means that she .
Bethany doesn't want to put her career on hold. She doesn't want to .
"It's normal that you're having second thoughts." Another way to say this is "it's normal that ".
Choose the best definitions for the following expressions used in this dialogue.
Bethany is really making a name for herself. This means that she has established herself 1.
Bethany doesn't want to put her career on hold. She doesn't want to delay her career 2.
"It's normal that you're having second thoughts." Another way to say this is "it's normal that you're having doubts 3".
Bethany is really making a name for herself. This means that she has established herself 1.
Bethany doesn't want to put her career on hold. She doesn't want to delay her career 2.
"It's normal that you're having second thoughts." Another way to say this is "it's normal that you're having doubts 3".
1 has established herself: This is the correct choice. To "make a name for oneself" is to establish oneself (in a field or profession). In the dialogue, Bethany is expressing that she is establishing herself professionally and her reputation is growing.
1 has changed her name: This is an incorrect choice. To "make a name for (oneself)" has nothing to do with changing one's name.
1 is happy professionally: This is an incorrect choice. To "be happy professionally" has nothing to do with "making a name for oneself".
1 has started her own business: To "start one's own business" is unrelated to "making a name for oneself", which refers to "establishing oneself professionally".
2 delay her career: This is the correct choice. To "put (something) on hold" refers to taking a break from it in order to concentrate on something else. In the dialogue, Bethany is expressing her uncertainty about having a baby because "with a baby, (she)'ll have to put (her) career on hold". In other words, if she has a baby she will have to take a break from her career and it will affect her progress.
2 start her career over: This is an incorrect choice. To "put (something) on hold" does not refer to "starting it over" or "beginning it again".
2 resign : This is an incorrect choice. To "put (something) on hold" does not refer to "resigning", which is to officially terminate one's period of employment at a company. "Resigning" is usually the choice of the employee, though in some cases employees may be asked to resign by management.
2 retire: This is an incorrect choice. To "put (something) on hold" is unrelated to "retirement", which describes the act of discontinuing work. Example: The average age of retirement in America is 65.
3 you're having doubts: This is the correct choice. To have second thoughts refers to changing one's mind about a decision or course of action. In the dialogue Donna tells Bethany that "It's normal that (she's) having second thoughts". Donna is referring to the fact that Bethany wanted a baby but now she is pregnant she is not sure she wants to be a mother. In other words Bethany is having doubts or second thoughts about wanting to be a mother.
3 you're asking for advice: This is an incorrect choice. To "have second thoughts" does not refer to asking for "advice", which is to ask someone's opinion, counsel or aid with a situation.
3 you're upset: This is an incorrect choice. To "have second thoughts" does not refer to being "upset", which is to be emotionally or mentally distressed.
3 you're worried: This is an incorrect choice. To "have second thoughts" does not refer to being "worried", which is to be concerned or anxious about something.
练习 2
Choose the best definitions for the following expressions.
To have second thoughts is to
The expression give or take is synonymous with
If you tell someone, 'Ease your mind', you are telling them ''.
To have second thoughts is to
The expression give or take is synonymous with
If you tell someone, 'Ease your mind', you are telling them ''.
Choose the best definitions for the following expressions.
To have second thoughts is to have doubts 1
The expression give or take is synonymous with more or less 2
If you tell someone, 'Ease your mind', you are telling them 'Relax! 3'.
To have second thoughts is to have doubts 1
The expression give or take is synonymous with more or less 2
If you tell someone, 'Ease your mind', you are telling them 'Relax! 3'.
1 have doubts: This is correct. To 'have second thoughts (about a decision)' is to have doubts about it, or to hesitate about it. In this scene, after the doctor details the surgery, Kevin tells him that he is 'having second thoughts', meaning that he has reservations or doubts about going through with the procedure. Note the use of the progressive form of the normally stative verb 'to have' in this construction, which is rare (and correct here).
1 think less of something: 'To think less of (someone)' is to have a poor opinion of them or to show them little regard. This expression is often used to compare a current opinion with a previous one. For example: I think less of him now that I've seen the way he treats women. This is unrelated to the expression 'to have second thoughts'.
1 have a better idea: 'To have a better idea (than a previous one)' is unrelated to the expression 'to have second thoughts'.
2 more or less: This is correct. The expressions 'give or take' and 'more or less' are used to give approximate or inexact information. The two expressions are completely synonymous. In this dialogue, the doctor informs Kevin that the surgery he is about to perform has a 90% success rate, 'give or take'.
2 vice versa: The expression 'vice versa' is unrelated to 'more or less'. 'Vice versa' indicates a sense of inverted order or converse actions, while 'more or less' is used to give someone approximate or inexact information.
2 yes and no: 'Yes and no' is an expression often used when replying to a question which has multi-faceted answers, or is complicated or subjective. The expression is unrelated to 'more or less'.
2 believe it or not: 'Believe it or not' is an expression used before delivering incredible or surprising news. It is unrelated to the expression 'more or less'.
3 Relax!: This is correct. 'Ease your mind' is a request or invitation to 'relax' or 'set yourself at ease'. The expression also conveys the idea of 'not worrying' and 'forgetting one's troubles'. The verb 'to ease' is synonymous with 'to relax' in most contexts, though it can also express the sense of 'facilitating' or 'making (something) easier'. In this scene, the doctor explains the surgery to Kevin in an attempt to 'ease his mind' or help him relax.
3 Think about this!: 'Ease your mind' is not an invitation to 'think', but rather to 'stop thinking' and to relax!
3 Tighten your sphincter!: You, sir or madam, are akin to the butterfly of chaos theory fame. By flapping your proverbial wings and clicking on this answer, you've no doubt caused some sort of monsoon in Kuala Lampur. Now bite your thumb and cough in shame.
3 Concentrate!: 'Ease your mind' is not an invitation to 'concentrate', but rather to 'stop thinking' and to relax!
3 This will be simple!: Although this expression does include the verb 'to ease' which in some contexts can express the sense of 'facilitating' or 'making (something) easier', this expression is unrelated to the 'simplicity' or 'difficulty' of an action.
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