Everyday Native English (02)

• I don't want to bug you...， but ...
• I don't mean to bug you...

不好意思，打扰了！

Examples （例子）

>Excuse me. I don't mean to bug you. You're just moving in, I'm right across the street.

>I don't mean to bug you, do you mind if I open the window (do you mind just giving us a minute)?

                    > Sure/Go ahead. 

•  That's not the point

这不是重点

Examples （例子）

>That's not the point. You don't spank other people's children.

重点不在这，你不应该打别人家孩子 

•  what do you mean, it's gonna change?

你这是什么意思，将会发生变化？

Examples （例子）

>What do you mean by that?

•  Could you do me a favor?

能帮我个忙吗？

Examples （例子）

>Well, do me a favor and stop trying

•  It means a lot to me

这对我意义重大？

Examples （例子）

>What do you mean by that?

•  It means a lot to you. But it means everything to me.

这对你意义重大。可这是我的一切。

Examples （例子）

>What do you mean by that?

• I am so touched you're all willing to do this. 
• 你们都倾力相助，我真的很感动
• What are friends for?
• 朋友是用来干嘛的？：）

这对你意义重大。可这是我的一切。

Examples （例子）

>What do you mean by that?

•  I'll see what I can do.

我来想想办法。

Examples （例子）

>I didn't know it was that important to you. I'll talk to my boss and I'll see what I can do.

> I need your help.

> Well, I am not a psychiatrist. 

> ~But I'll see what I can do.