A:Why’s that politician refusing interviews? Does he hate the media?
B:Be careful not to wind him up. Find someone else to interview.
A:Why? Does he have connections?
B:Yep, I heard he has a very strong backing. We’re just a small company, best not to make him angry if we can help it.
A:那個政客耍什麼大牌啊!不給採訪是怎樣?看不起我們媒體嗎?
B:勸你還是小心點,別去惹他,找別人採訪吧。
A:為什麼?他背後有靠山?
B:嗯,聽說他後台很硬,我們是小公司,還是少惹為妙。
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1. 他兩天後回來。 ˇ He will return in two days. χ He will return after two days. 註︰從現在開始,說「多久以後」,應該用 in,不用 after,例如: He plans to finish the work in three months. I am sure we will hear from him in a few days. 請注意 in a few days、in three months 許多人誤以為是「幾天內」、「三個月內」,其實是「幾天後」、「三個月後」。 如指「某個時刻或日期或事件以後」,可用 after。例如: I will be back after four o’clock.(或 after 4 August,或 after lunch)。 2. 他要在那牆上開一扇門。 ˇ He wants to put a door in that wall. χ He wants to put a door on that wall. 註︰門不是掛在牆上,也不是靠在牆上,而是開在牆裡,應該用 in。 比較下列各句: There is a painting on the wall. Why is that plank of wood leaning against the wall? The thief made a hole in the wall. 3. 我在報上看到這個消息。 ˇ I