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Hello, everyone.
大家好，各位。
Welcome back to TalkCast Speaking, your favorite spot for practical, real -life English.
欢迎回到 TalkCast Speaking，这里是你最喜欢的实用地道英语学习平台。
I'm your host, Sarah.
我是你的主持人，莎拉。
Today, we are diving into a topic that almost everyone deals with daily, but rarely gets taught in textbooks. Texting.
今天，我们将深入探讨一个几乎每个人每天都会遇到、但教科书中很少教的主题——发短信。
Yes, how to reply to text messages naturally and politely in English.
是的，如何用英语自然而礼貌地回复短信。
Hi, Sarah, and hi to everyone listening.
嗨，莎拉，也向所有在收听的朋友们问好。
I am so glad we are talking about this today.
我太高兴我们今天能聊聊这个话题了。
To be honest, texting in English gives me so much anxiety.
说实话，用英语发短信给我带来很大的焦虑。
I always worry that my texts sound too cold, too formal, or just plain weird.
我总是担心我的短信听起来太冷漠、太正式，或者干脆显得很怪异。
Oh, Kevin, you are definitely not alone.
哦，凯文，你绝对不是一个人。
Texting has its own unwritten rules, its own grammar, and even its own etiquette.
发短信有其不成文的规则、自身的语法，甚至还有自己的礼仪。
Before we jump into the tips, tell me, have you ever had an awkward texting moment recently?
在我们开始分享技巧之前，告诉我，你最近有没有经历过尴尬的发短信时刻？
Yes, actually.
是的，实际上有的。
Just last week, my Canadian friend texted me saying, Hey, the traffic is terrible.
就在上周，我的加拿大朋友给我发短信说，嘿，交通状况太糟糕了。
I might be 10 minutes late.
我可能会迟到 10 分钟。
I wanted to show her that I understood, so I just replied, I know.
我想向她表达我理解了，所以我只回复道，我知道。
But after that, she didn't reply at all, and when we met, she seemed a bit quiet.
但在那之后，她完全没有回复，当我们见面时，她似乎有点沉默。
Did I say something wrong?
我是不是说错了什么？
Ah, that is a classic mistake, Kevin, and a perfect place for us to start.
啊，这是一个典型的错误，凯文，这也是我们开始探讨的最佳切入点。
When you reply, I know, in English, it doesn't just mean I hear you.
在英语中，当你回复 I know 时，它不仅意味着“我听到了”。
It actually sounds like, I already know that.
它听起来实际上像是在说：“我已经知道了”。
Why are you telling me?
你干嘛告诉我？
Or, no duh.
或者，“这还用说/废话”。
It can sound very dismissive, and even a bit rude.
这听起来可能会非常敷衍，甚至有点无礼。
Oh no, really.
哦不，真的吗。
I had no idea.
我对此毫无概念。
I just translated it directly from the Chinese, what you dollar.
我只是直接从中文翻译过来的（“我知道”）。
I feel so bad now.
我现在感到非常难过。
Don't worry, it's super common for language learners.
别担心，这对于语言学习者来说超级常见。
In Chinese, what you dollar is perfectly polite.
在中文里，“我知道”是非常礼貌的。
But in English, if someone shares information with you, instead of saying, I know, you should say,
但在英语中，如果有人与你分享信息，你不应该说 I know，而是应该说，
oh, I see.
哦，我明白了。
Or, got it.
或者，收到。
Or even, thanks for the heads up.
甚至可以表达，感谢提醒。
Ah, thanks for the heads up.
啊，谢谢提醒。
I like that one.
我喜欢那一句。
What does heads up mean, exactly?
heads up 到底确切是什么意思呢？
A heads up is an advance warning or a quick update.
heads up 是一种预先的提醒或快速的最新情况通知。
So, thanks for the heads up means, thanks for telling me in advance.
所以，thanks for the heads up 的意思是“谢谢你提前告诉我”。
It is very natural and friendly.
这非常自然且友好。
Let's practice.
我们来练习一下。
If I text you, the weather forecast says it's going to rain this afternoon.
如果我发短信给你说：天气预报说今天下午要下雨。
How would you reply?
你会怎么回复？
Let me try.
让我尝试一下。
I would say, oh, thanks for the heads up.
我会说：哦，谢谢提醒。
I will bring an umbrella.
我会带一把雨伞。
Is that correct? Perfect.
这样正确吗？完美。
You nailed it.
你完全搞定了。
That sounds incredibly natural.
这听起来极其自然。
Now, let's talk about another very common texting trap.
现在，让我们聊聊另一个非常常见的发短信陷阱。
Imagine a colleague texts you a work update.
想象一下，有同事给你发了一条工作进展更新。
Many Chinese speakers reply with just one word. Received.
许多说中文的人只回复一个词：已收到。
Have you ever done that, Kevin?
凯文，你曾经这样做过吗？
Guilty as charged.
认罪伏法（确实被你说中了）。
I do that all the time.
我总是这么做。
I thought received was a professional way to say shodo.
我以为“received”是表达“收到”的一种专业方式。
Is it not?
难道不是吗？
Well, it is grammatically correct.
嗯，它在语法上是正确的。
But to native speakers, received sounds extremely robotic.
但在母语者听来，received 听起来极其机械（像机器人一样）。
It feels like an automated email reply from a shipping company, not a human being.
这感觉就像是运输公司的自动电子邮件回复，而不是真人回复。
In a casual work setting, you have much better options. Really?
在非正式的工作环境中，你有好得多的选择。真的吗？
What should I say instead to sound professional but still like a human?
那我应该说些什么来替代，才能听起来既专业又像个真人呢？
For a simple acknowledgement at work, you can say, got it, thanks, or noted, thank you.
在工作中进行简单的确认，你可以说 got it, thanks，或者 noted, thank you。
If you want to be slightly more proactive, you can say, on it, or I'll look into it.
如果你想表现得稍微更积极主动一些，你可以说 on it，或者 I'll look into it。
These show that you are not just a passive receiver, but you are actively taking action.
这些表明你不仅仅是一个被动的接收者，而是正在积极采取行动。
Oh, on it is a great phrase.
哦，“on it”是一个很棒的短语。
It's so short.
它太简短了。
Does it mean I am working on it right now? Exactly.
它的意思是“我正在处理”吗？确实如此。
I'm on it is a super useful phrase.
“I'm on it”是一个超级有用的短语。
It's positive, energetic, and professional.
它显得积极、充满活力且专业。
By the way, pay attention to the pronunciation here.
顺便说一下，注意这里的发音。
When we say, got it, quickly, we don't pronounce the T sharply.
当我们快速说 got it 时，我们不会发音很清晰生硬地吐出 T。
We link the words together.
我们会把单词连读在一起。
It sounds like, got it.
它听起来像 got it。
Let's try it, Kevin.
凯文，让我们试试吧。
Got it.
明白了。
Got it. Thanks. Wow.
知道了。谢谢。哇。
Linking the words makes it sound so much smoother. Brilliant.
连读让它听起来顺畅多了。太棒了。
You're getting the hang of it.
你渐渐掌握诀窍了。
Now, let's move on to our second part, replying to invitations and social plans.
现在，让我们进入第二部分：回复邀请和社交计划。
Imagine a friend texts you, hey, are you free to grab lunch tomorrow?
想象一下，一位朋友发短信给你：“嘿，明天有空一起吃午饭吗？”
How would you normally reply? Hmm.
你通常会怎么回复？嗯……
Usually I would text, yes, I am free.
通常我会发短信说：是的，我有空。
I will go.
我会去的。
But hearing you talk about tone, I feel my reply might be a little dry, right?
但听你谈到语气，我觉得我的回复可能有点干瘪生硬，对吧？
You have a great language intuition, Kevin. Yes.
你的语言直觉真棒，凯文。是的。
Yes, I am free.
是的，我有空。
I will go.
我会去的。
Sounds a bit like a duty or an obligation.
听起来有点像某种责任或义务。
It lacks enthusiasm.
它缺乏热情。
When friends invite you out, you want to show some excitement. Definitely.
当朋友邀请你出去时，你想表现出一些兴奋。确实如此。
I do want to go.
我确实想去。
So what are some high energy ways to accept an invitation?
那么有哪些充满热情的表达方式来接受邀请呢？
Here are some go -to expressions.
这里有一些常用的表达。
You can say, I'd love to.
你可以说，我很乐意去。
Count me in.
算上我一个。
Or sounds like a plan.
或者“听起来是个好计划”。
If it's a very casual friend, you can use the slang, I'm down or I'm in.
如果是非常熟的朋友，你可以使用俚语：“I'm down”或“I'm in”。
Wait, I'm down and I'm in mean the same thing?
等等，“I'm down”和“I'm in”是一样的意思吗？
That is so interesting because down and in are opposites.
这太有趣了，因为 down 和 in 是反义词。
English is crazy sometimes.
英语有时真的很疯狂。
Yes, it is.
是的，确实如此。
But both mean I want to participate.
但两者的意思都是我想参与。
For example, if someone says, who wants pizza?
例如，如果有人问，谁想吃披萨？
You can reply, I'm down or I'm in.
你可以回复：“算我一个”或“我也加入”。
They are incredibly common among younger people and in casual texting.
它们在年轻人和随意的短信聊天中极其常见。
That's good to know.
能知道这个太好了。
But what if I have to refuse?
但如果我不得不拒绝呢？
Like, if I am genuinely too busy, how do I say no without hurting their feelings?
比如，如果我确实太忙了，该如何在不伤害对方感情的情况下表达拒绝？
Because just saying, no, I am busy feels very cold.
因为只说“不，我很忙”感觉非常冷漠。
Indeed, a direct no can feel like a slap in the face.
确实，直接拒绝会让人感觉像是挨了一记耳光。
When declining, we use a simple strategy.
在拒绝时，我们会使用一个简单的策略。
Apologize, state the reason briefly, and offer an alternative if you want to keep the connection.
如果你想保持联系，可以先道歉，简要说明原因，并提供一个替代方案。
For example, I'd love to, but I'm actually tied up tomorrow.
例如：我很想去，但我明天实际上抽不出空。
Rain check?
改期可以吗？
Ah, tied up means busy, right?
啊，“tied up”的意思是忙碌，对吧？
And what is rain check?
那 rain check 又是什么意思？
Great questions.
问得好问题。
Yes, tied up is an idiom for being very busy.
是的，“tied up”是一个表示非常忙碌的成语。
And a rain check is a beautiful idiom that means let's do this another time.
而“rain check”是一个很美妙的成语，意思是“我们改天再聚”。
It comes from baseball games that were postponed due to rain, where spectators got a ticket to watch
它源于因雨推迟的棒球比赛，当时观众会获得一张门票以观赏
the game later.
以后的比赛。
So when you say rain check, you are politely saying, can we reschedule?
所以当你说 rain check 时，你是在礼貌地说：我们可以重新安排时间吗？
Wow, I love the history behind rain check.
哇，我喜欢 rain check 背后的历史。
It's so much softer than saying, no, let's do it next week.
这比说“不，我们下周再做”要柔和得多。
I'm definitely going to use that. Awesome.
我肯定会用的。太棒了。
Now let's move to our third part, texting abbreviations.
现在让我们转到第三部分：短信缩写。
Since we text on phones, we love shortcuts.
因为我们在手机上发短信，所以我们喜欢快捷方式。
Kevin, what abbreviations do you see most often?
凯文，你最经常看到哪些缩写？
And do they confuse you?
它们会让你感到困惑吗？
Oh, all the time.
哦，一直都是这样。
I see LMK, BTW, and BRB.
我看到 LMK、BTW 和 BRB。
Sometimes I feel like people are typing in secret codes.
有时我觉得人们像是在打神秘代码。
Haha, it does feel like a secret code.
哈哈，感觉确实像是一个秘密代码。
But once you know them, they save so much time.
但一旦你知道了它们，它们就能节省很多时间。
Let's decode them for our listeners.
让我们为听众破译一下这些缩写吧。
LMK stands for let me know.
LMK 代表“让我知道”（let me know）。
For example, LMK if you can make it.
例如：如果你能赶来，请告诉我。
BTW is, by the way, used to introduce a new topic.
BTW 即“顺便说一句”（by the way），用于引入一个新话题。
And BRB is be right back, which you use if you have to step away from your phone for a moment.
而 BRB 是“马上回来”（be right back），当你需要离开手机一会儿时使用。
Ah, so if I am chatting with a colleague online and someone knocks on my door, I can just type BRB
啊，所以如果我在网上和同事聊天，有人敲门，我只需打上 BRB
and they will know I'll be right back.
他们就知道我马上就会回来。
That is so useful. Exactly.
那太有用了。正是如此。
Another quick pronunciation tip.
另一个快速的发音技巧。
When texting, we write LMK.
在发短信时，我们写 LMK。
But when speaking, let me often becomes lemmy.
但在说话时，let me 经常会变成 lemmy。
So we say, let me know if you need anything.
所以我们会说，如果你需要任何东西，请告诉我。
Lemmy know.
让我知道。
Yes, that sounds much more natural and less stiff than let me know.
是的，这听起来比 let me know 自然得多，也不那么生硬。
You've got a great ear for rhythm, Kevin.
凯文，你对节奏有很好的鉴赏力。
Now, before we do our final roleplay, let's talk about text punctuation.
现在，在我们进行最后的角色扮演之前，我们先来聊聊短信标点符号。
This is a huge part of texting culture.
这是发短信文化中非常重要的一部分。
Did you know that using a period at the end of a one -word text can make you look angry?
你知道在单字短信末尾使用句号会让你看上去在生气吗？
Wait, really?
等等，真的吗？
A period?
一个句号？
But that's just correct grammar.
但这只是正确的语法而已。
I know.
我知道。
It sounds crazy.
这听起来很疯狂。
But in modern texting, if someone texts you, are we still on for tonight?
但在现代短信交流中，如果有人发短信问你“今晚还按计划进行吗？”
And you reply, okay, with a period, it can sound cold, serious, or even annoyed.
而你回复“好的”，并带上句号，这听起来可能会显得冷漠、严肃，甚至有些烦躁。
It's almost like you are saying, fine, if I must.
这几乎就像你在说：“好吧，如果我必须去的话。”
To sound friendly, it's better to write, okay, with an exclamation mark, or just okay, with no
为了显得友好，最好写带感叹号的“好的！”，或者干脆只写“好的”，不带任何
punctuation at all.
标点符号。
Oh my goodness.
我的天哪。
I've probably offended so many people by being grammatically correct.
我因为语法正确，可能已经冒犯了很多人。
From now on, exclamation marks are my best friends.
从现在开始，感叹号就是我最好的朋友了。
Yes, a little exclamation mark goes a long way in showing warmth online.
是的，一个小小的感叹号在网络上表达热情能起到很大作用。
Now, Kevin, let's put everything we learned today into a comprehensive roleplay.
现在，凯文，让我们把今天学到的所有内容融入到一个综合角色扮演中。
I'm going to text you in two different scenarios, and you reply to me using our new expressions.
我会在两种不同的场景下给你发短信，你用我们学的新表达方式回复我。
Okay, I'm a bit nervous, but I'm ready.
好的，我有一点紧张，但我准备好了。
Bring it on.
放马过来吧。
All right, scenario one, we are friends.
好的，场景一，我们是朋友。
I text you, Hey, I'm planning a small dinner party this Friday at 7 p .m.
我发短信给你：“嗨，我正在计划这周五晚上7点举办一个小晚宴。”
Want to come, LMK?
想来吗，请随时告诉我（LMK）？
Ooh, a dinner party.
哦，晚餐派对。
I definitely want to go.
我绝对想去。
I would reply, Hey, Sarah, I'd love to.
我会回复：“嗨，莎拉，我很乐意。”
Count me in.
算上我一个。
Can I bring anything?
我需要带点什么吗？
Oh, beautiful.
哦，太棒了。
Count me in is perfect here.
这里用“算我一个”非常完美。
And asking, can I bring anything, is incredibly polite.
问句“我需要带点什么吗”显得极其有礼貌。
Five stars.
五星好评。
Now, scenario two, let's make it a bit harder.
现在，场景二，我们增加一点难度。
We are colleagues.
我们是同事。
I text you, Hey, Kevin, did you have a chance to look at the project draft I sent this morning?
我给你发短信：“嗨，凯文，你今天早上有空看我发的项目草案吗？”
But you are super busy and haven't looked at it yet.
但是你超级忙，还没来得及看。
Okay, let me think.
好的，让我想想。
I don't want to say, no, I am busy.
我不想直接说：“不，我很忙。”
I want to sound professional and polite.
我想显得很专业并且有礼貌。
How about this?
这样如何？
Hey, Sarah, sorry, I'm a bit tied up right now, but I'm on it and I will let you know.
嗨，莎拉，抱歉，我现在手头有点忙，但我正在处理，稍后通知你。
Wait, let me know?
等等，通知你？
No, I'll get back to you first thing tomorrow morning.
不，我明天早上第一时间回复你。
Hope that's okay.
希望没问题。
Wow, Kevin, that was absolutely stunning.
哇，凯文，这简直太出色了。
Tied up for being busy, I'm on it to show a missionive, and first thing tomorrow morning to give a
用 tied up 表示忙碌，用 I'm on it 来展现主动性，用 first thing tomorrow morning 来给出
clear timeline.
明确的时间线。
That is a 100 % native level reply.
这绝对是100%地道水平的回复。
Thank you, Sarah.
感谢你，莎拉。
I actually feel so much more confident now.
我现在感觉自信多了。
It's amazing how changing just a few words can completely change the tone from robotic to warm and professional.
奇妙的是，仅仅改变几个词，就能彻底 将语气从机械转变为温暖而专业。
It really does.
确实如此。
Texting is all about connection, and using the right tone helps build better relationships, both in
发短信的核心在于沟通，而使用恰当的语气有助于建立更好的关系，无论是在
life and at work. Totally.
生活中还是工作中。完全赞同。
I'm going to practice these phrases with my friends today.
我今天打算和朋友们练习这些短语。
No more cold, I know replies for me.
对我来说，再也不用那种冷冰冰的“我知道了”作为回复了。
That's the spirit.
这才叫有干劲！
Well, that brings us to the end of today's episode.
好了，今天的节目到这里就接近尾声了。
Let's do a quick recap of the core points we learned today.
让我们快速回顾一下今天学到的核心要点。
First, avoid replying I know when receiving info.
首先，收到信息时要避免回复“I know（我知道了）”。
Instead, use OIC or thanks for the heads up.
相反，可以使用 OIC（原来如此）或 thanks for the heads up（谢谢提醒）。
Second, ditch received at work.
其次，在工作中抛弃使用 received（已收到）。
Go for got it or on it.
改用 got it（收到）或 on it（在处理了）。
Third, when accepting invites, show enthusiasm with I'd love to or count me in.
第三，在接受邀请时，用“I'd love to”或“count me in”来表达热情。
And finally, use abbreviations like LMK and soften your tone with exclamation marks instead of periods.
最后，使用像 LMK 这样的缩写，并用感叹号代替句号来软化语气。
That is such a handy summary.
这真是一个非常实用的总结。
I hope everyone listening found this as helpful as I did.
我希望每位收听的听众都觉得这和我感受到的表达一样有帮助。
I'm sure they did.
我确信他们会的。
To our lovely listeners, try using at least one of these phrases in your text today.
致我们可爱的听众们，今天发短信时尝试至少使用其中一个短语吧。
And if you want to get more exclusive learning materials, transcripts, and practice exercises, don't
如果你想获得更多独家的学习资料 、逐字稿和练习题，不要
forget to join our Talkcast member club.
忘了加入我们的 Talkcast 会员俱乐部。
Thank you so much for subscribing, sharing, and supporting us.
非常感谢大家的订阅、分享和支持。
Yes, please subscribe and share.
是的，请订阅并分享。
And tell us in the comments, what is your biggest struggle when texting in English?
并在评论区告诉我们，你在用英文发短信时最大的困扰是什么？
We might feature your question in our next episode.
我们可能会在下一期节目中展示你的问题。
Thanks, Kevin, and thanks to all of you.
感谢凯文，也感谢你们大家。
Keep speaking, keep texting, and we will see you next time on Talkcast Speaking. Bye.
保持开口，保持发短信交流，我们下期 Talkcast Speaking 再见。再见。
Bye, everyone.
大家再见。
Thank you.
谢谢你。
