原声BBC英语每日一句 be after

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1a. I’m after a pair of formal leather shoes.
1b. Come this way, sir. We have a great selection.
2a. Hello, what are you after?
2b. I’d like a glass of white wine please.
3.   When you say you’re ‘after something’, it means you want it, especially in situations like shopping, or when buying things.

译文:
1a.我要一双传统一点的皮鞋。
1b.先生,请到这边来,我们有一些很好的款式供选择。
2a.您好,您要点什么? 2b.我要一杯白酒。
3.  当你说 ‘after something’,意思是你想要某样东西,特别是在商店购物,或买东西。

after = looking for, want 想要 [特别是想要买什么东西时说的]

口语练习:

I am after a tennis racket.

I am after a pair of black leather shoes.

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