冰箱里没有新鲜菜了 凑合吃点吧 来
“There are no fresh vegetables in the fridge. Let's make do with what we have. Come.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“If I walk around the room, I could mop the floor with them.”
冰箱里 没有 新鲜菜了 凑合吃点吧 来
“There are no fresh vegetables in the fridge. Let's make do with what we have. Come.”
谢谢
“Thanks.”
“It is not a fancy meal, but please eat and make yourself comfortable.”
Chinese hosts traditionally downplay the food they serve as modest or inadequate to show humility and respect to their guests or family members.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make do; settle for something passable
Extremely frequent colloquial word used when accepting a sub-optimal but acceptable solution.
fresh vegetables / fresh dishes
Everyday domestic vocabulary used when referring to groceries or prepared food.
Indicates a change of state regarding the contents of the refrigerator.
Softens the imperative suggestion to eat whatever is available.
