[误] What's that man?
He is Mike
[正] What's that man?
He is a teacher
[正] Who's that man?
He is Mike (He is Mike's father)
[析] 由 what 提问是问的职业,由 who 提问问的是姓名或身份。
[误] - How much are they?
- Half a kilo, please
[正] - How many bananas do you want?
- Half a kilo Please
[析] How much are they? 问的是价格而不是实际物品的多少。
[误] I'm sorry, but is this the way to the park?
[正] Excuse me, but is this the way to the park?
[析] I'm sorry 是对已经做错了的事向对方道歉时的开始语。而 Excuse me 是在打扰对方之前表达歉意的话。
[误] - Have a good time tonight!
- You are the same
[正] - Have a good time tonight!
- The same to you
[析] The same to you 是表达我也祝您有个愉快的夜晚,它是美语中的习惯用法。
[误] - What's the problem?
- I've got a headache
[正] What's wrong with you?
I've got a headache
[析] What's wrong with you? 是询问对方身体状态如何,而 What's the problem?是问对方遇到了什么麻烦。