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本期节目的topic:究竟...到底...
Wh- on earth...? 究竟...
特殊疑问句中加上"on earth"可以加强语气,表示强调,有很强的感情色彩,意思是“究竟……;到底……”。另外,也可以用"the hell; in the world"。
【范例一】 Why on earth do you tell a lie?
你究竟为什么要撒谎?
【范例二】Who on the earth do you think you are anyway?
你究竟认为你是什么人?
【范例三】Where in the world did you find the lost watch?
你到底在哪儿找到那块丢失的手表的?
【情景再现】
A: I've been standing here since half past seven. Where on earth have you been?
我从七点半就一直站在这儿等你。你到底上哪儿去了?
B: I'm terribly sorry I'm late. I just couldn't help it.
真太对不起,我迟到了。不过我实在没办法。
A: It's really very easy saying you're sorry.
说对不起当然很容易。
B: Look, just give me a chance. I can explain it.
你别急,给我个机会,我可以解释!