对话时,如果你描述一个事情或词汇不清楚,对方很可能会问:What do you mean by xx? (一些面试时考官或者面试官也很喜欢追问,深挖信息,也很喜欢说What do you mean by xx? 跟国内企业类似的,当你说到你的某个能力、某种思维、某个想法时,他们一般都会继续追问解释和例子)
这时候用英文解释英文也有一些套路和格式,可以使得回答时条例结构更清晰,更有说服力。
比如问你 :What do you mean by creative thinking?你说的创造性思维是指什么?
可以回答:
Creative thinking is a kind of ability to consider something in a creative way.
创造性思维是一种以创造性的方式思考事物的能力。
It means thinking outside the box and not simply accepting information at face value, but rather questioning and examining the evidence and reasoning behind it.
它意味着跳出常规思维模式,不只是从表面上接受信息,而是对信息背后的证据和推理进行质疑和审视。
It involves the use of imagination, intuition, and the ability to solve a problem in a unique manner.
它涉及运用想象力、直觉,以及以独特的方式解决问题的能力。
For example, when a user raises an issue, we need to break away from our habitual thinking patterns and not just focus on the problem itself, but rather understand what the user's true needs are and how to address them.
例如,当用户提出一个问题时,我们需要摆脱习惯性的思维模式,不能仅仅关注问题本身,而是要理解用户的真正需求是什么,以及如何满足这些需求。
这里涉及到:
- 给出基础定义:用简单易懂的语言给出该概念的基本定义,让对方对其有一个初步的了解。比如上面的 Creative thinking is a kind of ability
- 进一步阐释含义:通过使用 “It means” 或 “It implies” 等词组,进一步深入解释该概念的内涵。
- 说明涉及要素:借助 “It involves”“It requires”“It needs” 等表达,说明该概念所涉及的关键要素或能力。
- 举例说明:通过具体的例子,将抽象的概念具体化,帮助对方更好地理解和感受。
常见的句式或词组包括:
- 定义类:
- is basically(基本上是):Self-discipline is basically the ability to control your actions and make good choices.自律基本上就是控制自己行为并做出正确选择的能力。
- is kind of like(有点像):A brainstorming session is kind of like a free-for-all where everyone shares their ideas.头脑风暴会议有点像一场自由讨论,每个人都分享自己的想法。
- refers to(指的是):Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use our own emotions as well as the emotions of others.情商指的是识别、理解、管理并有效利用我们自己以及他人情绪的能力。
- is essentially(本质上是):Innovation is essentially the implementation of new ideas, methods, or products that create value.创新本质上是对能创造价值的新想法、新方法或新产品的实施。
- 阐释含义类:
- In essence(本质上):In essence, time management means making the most of your time by setting priorities and organizing your tasks effectively.本质上,时间管理意味着通过设定优先事项和有效地组织任务来充分利用你的时间。
- What it really means is(它真正的意思是):What it really means is taking responsibility for your actions and learning from your mistakes.它真正的意思是为自己的行为负责并从错误中学习。
- 说明涉及要素类:
- entails(需要;牵涉):Achieving success in this field entails hard work, dedication, and continuous learning.在这个领域取得成功需要努力工作、全身心投入以及持续学习。
- involve (涉及):It involves the use of imagination, intuition, and the ability to solve a problem in a unique manner. 它涉及运用想象力、直觉,以及以独特的方式解决问题的能力。
- 举例说明类:
- For instance(例如):We can use different materials for this project. For instance, wood or plastic.我们可以为这个项目使用不同的材料。例如,木材或塑料。