編輯/黃家佳
ASAP? RIP? RSVP? 你在說什麼?!!!
英文中的簡寫(abbreviation),不止存在在口語中,甚至在書面表達中也會出現。趕快學學下面10個最常用縮寫,別落伍啦!
1、ASAP = as soon as possible 盡快
E-mail me, ASAP. 請盡快e-mail我。
2、RSVP = please reply 請回復
Please RSVP by Friday. 請在週五之前回復我
3、RIP = rest in peace (用於哀悼)安息
4、BYOB = bring your own beer/ booze 自己帶啤酒/酒精飲料
5、BBQ = barbecue 烤肉
6、PIN = personal identity number 密碼
7、e.g. = example (專用於書面表達)例如
8、i.e. = that is, restate an idea (專用於書面表達)即
9、etc. = et cetra = and so forth (專用於書面表達)等等
10、ATM = automatic teller machine 自動取款機
Where is the closest ATM? 最近的自動取款機在哪?
Are there any ATMs in this mall? 賣場裡有自動取款機嗎?