「改變心意」英文怎麼說？9個片語教你如何「改變心意」！

編輯/李佳旻

世事難料，當情況轉變、或幾經考慮，你要改變原先的想法或決定時，該怎麼用英語表達？Let’s Talk講師Ceema要教你9個片語，讓你學會「改變心意」的多種表達方式。

文章目錄

1.I changed my mind

這是表達「改變原先決定」最簡單的方式。

範例：We decided to watch a movie, but then I changed my mind. We went for lunch instead.

2.I had a change of heart

指感覺、態度和行為的轉變，且通常指正面的轉變。

範例：The judge fined him for 1000 gbp, but then had a change of heart since he was a first time offender. So he let the accused get away with much less.

3.Hang on a minute

當你需要更多思考時間來決定時，你可以用Hang on a minute請對方稍等。

4.On second thought

用在當你相信自己做了比原先更好的決定，想說明你的最終決定時。

範例：I will speak with the HR manager about the issue, on second thought I think I will make a formal complaint in writing.

5.On reflection/upon reflection

可用作「經過思考…」。

範例：Upon reflection, I decided that our plans to have a vacation this year can wait. We need to save money instead.

6.After further consideration

也是指「經過思考…」，但為更加正式的表達方式。

範例：After further consideration, I decided that Mr. Rogers is probably the best candidate suited for this role. Let’s hire him!!

7.He convinced me to/persuaded me to

在別人影響了你原先的決定時使用。

範例：I decided to go home and study but he convinced me to wait around with his friends

8.I’m not sure what I was thinking when I…

當你覺得自己原先的決定不合理時，可以使用I’m not sure what I was thinking when I…。

範例：I have to break up with Mark! I’m not sure what I was thinking when I decided to date him.

9.I did a 180

指你的決定或想法，有了完全不同方向的轉變。

範例：I had decided to stop speaking with my parents, but when I understood that they only wanted the best for me, I did a 180. I started visiting them more often, I just had a more positive approach toward them.

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