核心问题
WOMAN: Can I help you?
A: Yes. Er, what would you like?
B: I don't know.
A: Well, would you like something to drink? What about a glass of milk? 上面的 well 是什么意思？
词典解答
well是在对话中开始答话时常用的一个词。它具有多种含义：单纯的接话语、同意或
不同意对方的话、犹豫不决、转移话题等等。
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‘Do you want to come?’ ‘Well — I’m not sure.’ “你想来吗?”“嗯——我还说不好。”（犹豫不决）
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“How did you like the movie?” “Well, the story was good.” “那电影好不好看?”“嗯，情节还好。”(接话词)
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A: That man speaks extremely good English. 那个人英语说得棒极了。
B: Well, he comes from a village in Mongolia. 是的,他来自蒙古的一个农村。(同意对方的话)
在你所提问的句子里, well 表示转移话题。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题：
—— Drop in if you have time. —Sure. Bye!
A. Well, I really must be going now.
B. I wonder if you could let me go now.
C. Do you mind if I leave now?
D. What a shame that I want to go now. (上海高考,00春-40)