還在一個一個單字慢慢輸?你落伍了!10個最常見英文簡寫,學了馬上就會用!

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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?

 

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