2024年3月17日发(作者：)

中式英语与美式英语对照表

中式英语与美式英语对照

表

转载自：

/

经我整理，排版。

Chinese Style: It's seven

twenty o'clock.

American Style: It's seven

twenty.

Chinese Style: Your coat is broken.

American Style: Your coat is

torn.

Chinese Style: Susan didn't make a

fault anyway.

American Style: Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.

Chinese Style: Would you mind posting this letter for me ?

Yes, certainly.

American Style: Would you mind mailing this letter for me ?

Of course not. OR ( Not at all )

Chinese Style: He becomes better.

American Style: He

got better.

Chinese Style: We'll have a

hearing test tomorrow.

American Style: We'll have a listening test tomorow.

Chinese Style: I recommend you

to take a long vacation.

American Style: I recommend

that you take a long vacation.

Chinese Style: The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's

about eleven now, Hurry up!

American Style: The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's

nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up!

Chinese Style: It was still bright outside. American Style: It was still light outside.

Chinese Style: Come

to here.

American Style: Come here.

Chinese Style: Common students in US don't wear a uniform.

American Style: The average students in US don't wear a uniform.

Chinese Style: Who

cooked this salad ?

American Style: Who made this salad ?

Chinese Style: Different from me, she is proficient in English.

American Style:

Unlike me, she is proficient in English.

Chinese Style: Little children are difficult to understand that.

American Style: It is difficult for children to understand that.

Chinese Style: Don't step on the grass.

American Style:

Keep off the grass.

Chinese Style: I get my salary twice a month.

American Style: I

get paid twice a month.

Chinese Style: Would you like a drink ?

American Style: Would you like

something to drink ?

Chinese Style: Let me examine your pulse.

American Style: Let me feel your pulse.

Chinese Style: I have

no exercise talent.

American Style: I am not athletic.

Chinese Style: Don't expect me too much.

American Style: Don't

expect too much from (of ) me.

Chinese Style: I forget my hat in the house.

American Style: I left my hat in the house.

Chinese Style: Lend me some money, for instance 500 dollars, Lin

American Style: Lend me some money,

say 500 dollars, Lin

Chinese Style: I have a free time.

American Style: I am

free.

Chinese Style: The sun rises

from the East.

American Style: The sun rises

in the East.

Chinese Style: The thief got in from the window.

American Style: The thief got in

through the window.

Chinese Style: Let's begin

from page 10.

American Style: Let's begin at ( on ) page 10.

Chinese Style: Did you

attend college ?

American Style: Did you

go to college ?

Chinese Style: I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up to

go

.

American Style: I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up

the idea.

Chinese Style: I am going back my home.

American Style: I am going home.

Chinese Style: His temperature

went down.

American Style: His temperature

came down.

Chinese Style: I like green color.

American Style: I like

green.

Chinese Style: Today's newspapers

has his articles on Taiwan.

American Style: Today's newspapers carries his articles on Taiwan.

Chinese Style: Give me money, if you

have.

American Style: Give me money, if you

have any.

Chinese Style: You'll have a cold if you sleep with your window open.

American Style: You'll

catch a cold if you sleep with your window open.

Chinese Style: Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who

he is. American Style:

Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who it is.

Chinese Style: The

head office is in Taipei.

American Style: The

main office is in Taipei.

Chinese Style: He cannot read

and write.

American Style: He cannot read

or write.

Chinese Style: Where

is here.

American Style: Where are we.

Chinese Style:

How heavy are you ?

American Style: How much

do you weigh ?

Chinese Style: He was talking

in a high voice.

American Style: He was talking

loud.

Chinese Style: Most Westerners have high noses.

American Style: Most Westerners have

long noses.

Chinese Style: Are you home tomorrow.

American Style: Are you

at home tomorrow.

Chinese Style: How does she look like ?

American Style:

What does she look like ?

Chinese Style: This is

the way how I did it.

American Style: This is

how I did it. or This is the way I did it.

Chinese Style:

How do you think about Taiwan.

American Style:

What do you think about Taiwan.

Chinese Style:

How can I do ?

American Style:

What can I do ?

Chinese Style: " How long have you been in Taiwan ?"" Six months "

" How about Chinese food ?"

American Style: " How long have you been in Taiwan ? "" Six months "

"

Do you like Chinese food ?"

Chinese Style: I visited her ill mother in the hospital.

American Style: I visited her

sick mother in the hospital.

Chinese Style: There is a limit

in my patience.

American Style: There is a limit to my patience.

Chinese Style: Please wait

inside the white line.

American Style: Please wait

behind the white line.

Chinese Style: Is your house insured

for fire ?

American Style: Is your house insured

against fire ?

Chinese Style:

I introduce Mr. Smith to you !

American Style: May I introduce Mr. Smith to you !

Chinese Style: She

was first prize.

American Style: She

took first prize.

Chinese Style: Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes I have

it .

American Style: Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes, I have

one.

Chinese Style: That was a traffic accident on my way here. It is why I was late.

American Style: That was a traffic accident on my way here.

That is why I was late.

Chinese Style: She is wearing blue jeans pants.

American Style: She is wearing blue

jeans.

Chinese Style: Keep the right.

American Style:

Keep to the right.

Chinese Style: Last night I didn't

keep my diary.

American Style: Last night I didn't

write anything in my diary.

Chinese Style: The train was

late about an hour.

American Style: The train was

about an hour late.

Chinese Style:

Leave your hand from the end of the wire.

American Style:

Let go of the end of the wire.

Chinese Style: I was ten minutes late for the English

lesson.

American Style: I was ten minutes late for the English

class.

Chinese Style: How many Chinese

letters do you know ?

American Style: How many Chinese

characters do you know ?

Chinese Style: He is fighting for his

life.

American Style: He is fighting for his

bread.

Chinese Style: Why do you say

like that.

American Style: Why do you say that.

Chinese Style: I have no house to live.

American Style: I have no house to live in.

Chinese Style: What a dirty face ! Look at the mirror.

American Style: What a dirty face ! Look in the mirror.

Chinese Style: He

lost conciousness for a long time.

American Style: He was unconcious for a long time.

Chinese Style: He made a world record.

American Style: He set a world record.

Chinese Style: Her

marriage was happy.

American Style: Her married life was happy.

Chinese Style: Maybe I think so.

American Style:

I think so.

Chinese Style: The club's members are 55.

American Style: There are 55 members in the club.

Chinese Style: They didn't understand my mind.

American Style: They didn't understand

what I was thinking.

Chinese Style: This is where you mistake.

American Style: This is where you

are mistaken.

Chinese Style: I felt good mood.

American Style: I am

in a good mood.

Chinese Style: Please allow me more two hours.

American Style: Please allow me two more hours.

Chinese Style: My watch

doesn't move at all. I must get it checked up. American Style:

watch isn't running, I must get it checked up.

Chinese Style: We moved house to Johor last month.

American Style: We

moved to Johor last month.

Chinese Style: He is our common friend.

American Style: He is our mutual friend.

Chinese Style: It was my first time to go abroad.

American Style: It was

the first time I had gone abroad.

Chinese Style: While walking along the street, I met my friend.

American Style: While walking along the street, I met

a friend of mine.

Chinese Style:

My this book cost me nearly 300 dollars.

American Style:

This book of mine cost me nearly 300 dollars.

Chinese Style: My room is narrow.

American Style: My room is

small.

Chinese Style: I'll visit my

native place for the first time in ten years this summer.

American Style: I'll visit my birth place for the first time in ten years this summer.

Chinese Style: Here is a

pair of nice shoes.

American Style: Here is a

nice pair of shoes.

Chinese Style: Is this seat empty.

American Style: Is this seat

taken.

My

Chinese Style: Don't be noisy.

American Style: Be quiet.

Chinese Style: It is not of only your business.

American Style: It is none of your business.

Chinese Style: I will do anything I

can do for you.

American Style: I will do anything I

can for you.

Chinese Style: This is the key of my room.

American Style: This is the key

to my room.

Chinese Style: I am going to take a two-year course

of English.

American Style: I am going to take a two-year course in English.

Chinese Style: He treated me

very friendly.

American Style: He treated me

in a friendly way.

Chinese Style: This is the largest department store of the world. American Style:

largest department store

in the world.

Chinese Style: It's a novel

of three volumes.

American Style: It's a novel in three volumes.

Chinese Style: He is a student

of Harvard University.

American Style: He is a student

at Harvard University.

Chinese Style: Do you know the meaning of the word

of bumpy ?

American Style: Do you know the meaning of the word

bumpy ?

Chinese Style: He had a child

of his former wife.

American Style: He had a child by his former wife.

Chinese Style: She married

old.

American Style: She married late in life.

Chinese Style: I saw it

on the newspapers.

American Style: I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers.

Chinese Style: He is a liar, and you are one too.

American Style: He is a liar, and you are

too.

Chinese Style: Open page 20 of your books.

This is the

American Style: Open your books to page 20.

Chinese Style: Our Chinese students are diligent.

American Style:

We Chinese students are diligent.

Chinese Style: Don't make the office out of order.

American Style: Don't

leave the office in a mess.

Chinese Style: I like to paint this door

to black.

American Style: I'd like to paint this door

black.

Chinese Style: I have a Chinese pen

friend.

American Style: I have a Chinese pen

pal.

Chinese Style: Give me a

phone.

American Style: Give me a

phone call.

Chinese Style: Is there any

place for me in the car.

American Style: Is there any

room for me in the car.

Chinese Style:

Let's play together.

American Style:

Why don't you come over ?

Chinese Style: I

was very pleasant today.

American Style: I had a very good time today.

Chinese Style: He got 87 points in chemistry.

American Style: He got an 87 in chemistry.

Chinese Style: Chang is a popular name in Taiwan.

American Style: Chang is a common name in Taiwan.

Chinese Style:

I'm a public servant.

American Style: I work for the government.

Chinese Style: She is pure.

American Style: She is naive.

Chinese Style: I have a question

to you.

American Style: I have a question to ask you.

Chinese Style: This book deserves to read several times.

American Style: This book deserves

to be read several times.

Chinese Style: I like red tea.

American Style: I like black tea.

Chinese Style: History repeats.

American Style: History

repeats itself.

Chinese Style: I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early.

American Style: I make a rule to

keep early hours.

Chinese Style: I went to the sea.

American Style: I went to the

beach.

Chinese Style: The door was shut when I returned home.

American Style: The door was closed when I returned home.

Chinese Style: Shall we sit

in that sofa ?

American Style: Shall we sit on that sofa ?

Chinese Style: This steak is soft.

American Style: This steak is

tender.

Chinese Style: His new book will be sold well.

American Style: His new book will sell well.

Chinese Style: There're a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines.

American Style: There're a lot of sparrows

sitting on the telephone lines.

Chinese Style: He hit me strongly.

American Style: He hit me

hard.

Chinese Style: My pay

cannot support my living.

American Style: My pay

is not enough to live on.

Chinese Style: He wants to establish a sweet home.

American Style: He wants to establish a

happy home.

Chinese Style: Why don't you

take a driving license.

American Style: Why don't you get a driving license.

Chinese Style: Last year I went to Seattle. I liked

there very much.

American Style: Last year I went to Seattle. I liked

it very much.

Chinese Style: My mother likes to drink thick tea.

American Style: My mother likes her tea

strong.

Chinese Style: I think it will not rain tomorrow.

American Style: I don't think it will rain tomorrow.

Chinese Style: Is your camera

this kind ?

American Style: Is your camera

like this ?

Chinese Style: His house was struck by

thunder last night.

American Style: His house was struck by

lightning last night.

Chinese Style: My grandmother lived

to eighty-five.

American Style: My grandmother lived

to be eighty-five.

Chinese Style: I have a lot of work

to be done.

American Style: I have a lot of work

to do.

Chinese Style:

To drink too much is bad for one's health.

American Style:

Drinking too much is bad for one's health.

Chinese Style:

Today is hot.

American Style:

It's hot today.

Chinese Style: My father will be home

today afternoon.

American Style: My father will be home this afternoon.

Chinese Style: What is the total sum ?

American Style: How much does it come to ?

Chinese Style: We changed our train at Woodland.

American Style: We changed trains at Woodland.

Chinese Style: I

traveled to Europe.

American Style: I made a trip to Europe.

Chinese Style: I very like swimming.

American Style: I like swimming very much.

Chinese Style:

Wait for your turn, please.

American Style: Wait your turn, please.

Chinese Style: What time is your watch.

American Style: What time

is it by your watch.

Chinese Style: I don't know what did he say.

American Style: I don't know what he said.

Chinese Style: What do you feel now ?

American Style:

How do you feel now ?

Chinese Style: What season do you like best ?

American Style:

Which season do you like best ?

Chinese Style: Welcome you to Taiwan.

American Style:

Welcome to Taiwan.

Chinese Style: Where is the capital of Australia.

American Style: What is the capital of Australia.

Chinese Style: He has a

wide shoulders.

American Style: He has a broad shoulders.

Chinese Style: We enjoyed the cool wind.

American Style: We enjoyed the cool

breeze.

Chinese Style: I bought this book with 50 dollars.

American Style: I bought this book for 50 dollars.

Chinese Style: He played all yesterday without working.

American Style: He played all yesterday

instead of working.

Chinese Style: Don't work too , I won't

American Style: Don't work too hard.

All right, I won't.

Chinese Style: What

will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday.

American Style: What

are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going to play tennis with

Tom on Sunday.

Chinese Style: My father bought me a

black small leather wallet yesterday.

American Style: My father bought me a

small black leather wallet yesterday.

Chinese Style: Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam

in finishing his work on time.

American Style: Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam

to finish his work on time.

Chinese Style: These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things. American Style: These

thugs are quite capable

of doing really hasty things.

Chinese Style: I very enjoyed it.

American Style: I

really enjoyed it.

Chinese Style: If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work

extra hard. American Style:

If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.

Chinese Style: Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand

dollars.

American Style: Please handle this gold watch carefully. It

is worth more than five thousand

dollars.

Chinese Style: I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked

healthily.

American Style: I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked

healthy.

Chinese Style: I am the only son in the family. I have

not brothers. American Style: I am the

only son in the family. I have

no brothers.

Chinese Style: My borther has been busy

in preparing for his final examination.

American Style: My brother has been busy

preparing for his final examination.

Chinese Style: As the citizens of Hong Kong,

we are necessary to help the police in their fight

against crime.

American Style: As the citizens of Hong Kong,

it is necessary for us to help the police in their

fight against crime.

Chinese Style: The children

were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running

amok in the kindergarten.

American Style: The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running

amok in the kindergarten.

Chinese Style: Mr. Teow arrived at the office

lately this morning.

American Style: Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning.

Chinese Style: Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go

too.

American Style: Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go

either.

Chinese Style: We have been waiting for half an hour. She has

still not come.

American Style: We have been waiting for half an hour. She has

not come yet.

Chinese Style: The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it.

American Style: The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push

hard to open it.

Chinese Style: The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.

American Style: The sea was

so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.

Chinese Style: It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day.

American Style: It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do

so many things in a day.

Chinese Style: The three women

quarrelled for more than an hour angrily outside the

boutique.

American Style: The three women

quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the

boutique.

Chinese Style: You should describe what has happened detailly.

American Style: You should describe what has happened

in detail.

Chinese Style: I received a letter from my sister two days

before. American Style: I received a

letter from my sister two days ago.

Chinese Style: The driver, as well as four passengers,

were injured in the head-on collision.

American Style: The driver, as well as four passengers,

was injured in the head-on collision.

Chinese Style: More than one convict were sentenced to death. American Style: More than

one convict

was sentenced to death.

Chinese Style: One of my students

have sent me a birthday card. American Style: One of my

students has sent me a birthday card.

Chinese Style: Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school.

American Style: Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that

have ever existed in our

school.

Chinese Style: Reading detective stories

are my favorite passtime. American Style: Reading

detective stories

is my favorite passtime.

Chinese Style: " Snow White and the seven Dwarfs "

are a very popular fairy tale.

American Style: " Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " is a very popular fairy tale.

Chinese Style: Five hundred miles

are a long distance.

American Style: Five hundred miles

is a long distance.

Chinese Style: Either you or he

are the one who stole the watch.

American Style: Either you or he

is the one who stole the watch.

Chinese Style: The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others.

American Style: The quality of these products is

superior to that of the others.

Chinese Style: The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea. American Style: The living

standard in Japan is higher

than that in Korea.

Chinese Style: My younger brother is taller than me.

American Style: My younger brother is taller than

I.

Chinese Style: Which of the two girls is

the most intelligent.

American Style: Which of the two girls is

more intelligent.

Chinese Style: The patient felt much better in the morning than

afternoon. American Style:

The patient felt much better in the morning than

in the afternoon.

Chinese Style: What we need is

the most perfect plan.

American Style: What we need is

a most perfect plan.

Chinese Style: Which of these two shirts do you

prefer more.

American Style: Which of these two shirts do you

prefer.

Chinese Style: No sooner had I arrived home

when it began to rain. American Style: No

sooner had I arrived home

than it began to rain.

Chinese Style: Mike found it

more easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a

poem.

American Style: Mike found it

easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a

poem.

Chinese Style: Charles loves Angel more than Simpson.

American Style: Charles loves Angel more than Simpson does.

Chinese Style: I saw where my mistakes lay and

how to make up for them. American Style: I

saw where my mistakes lay and

how I could make up for them.

Chinese Style: My archrival, Frankie,

he scored very high marks in the last test.

American Style: Frankie, my archrival, scored very high marks in the last test.

Chinese Style: I

felt very difficult to deal with this physics problem. American Style: I found it

very difficult

to deal with this physics problem.

Chinese Style: The general meeting is scheduled to be held

this afternoon at three.

American Style: The general meeting is scheduled to be held

at three this afternoon.

Chinese Style: She ran into her boyfriend yesterday morning in Fair Avenue.

American Style: She ran into her boyfriend

in Fair Avenue yesterday morning.

Chinese Style: Having not finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping

with her friends.

American Style: Not having finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping

with her friends.

Chinese Style:

All the students are in interested in joining the club. American Style: No

student is interested in joining the club.

Chinese Style: I do not understand what

is he talking about.

American Style: I do not understand what

he is talking about.

Chinese Style: There were three thousands of spectators watching the

final match.

American Style: There were three thousand spectators watching the final match.

Chinese Style: I've got

many homeworks to do.

American Style: I've got

a lot of homework to do.

Chinese Style: I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought

a trousers.

American Style: I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought

a pair of trousers.

Chinese Style: There are more than four million

peoples in Singapore.. American Style: There

are more than four million

people in Singapore.

Chinese Style: I feel

boring.

American Style: I feel bored.

Chinese Style: Would you give me some advices before I go to the interview. American Style:

Would you give me some advice before I go to the interview.

Chinese Style: We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fishes. American Style: We

went fishing last Saturday and John got five fish.

Chinese Style: Typhoon Andrew has caused widespread

damages to the crops. American Style:

Typhoon Andrew has caused widespread damage to the crops.

Chinese Style: Congratulation ! You have passed the driving test at

long last.

American Style:

Congratulations ! You have passed the driving test at

long last.

Chinese Style: I am afraid that this is the dirty

mean to gain success. American Style: I am

afraid that this is the dirty

means to gain success.

Chinese Style: Chinese are more conservative than English.

American Style:

The Chinese are more conservative than the English.

Chinese Style: Cow is a useful animal.

American Style:

The cow is a useful animal.

Chinese Style: I have got

headache.

American Style: I have got

a headache.

Chinese Style:

Comparing with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.

American Style:

Compared with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.

Chinese Style:

Finishing his homework, Walters went to the football pitch with his friends.

American Style:

After finishing his homework, Walters went to the football pitch with his

friends.

Chinese Style: Sophia felt

embarassing when I asked her how old she was. American Style:

Sophia felt embarassed when I asked her how old she was.

Chinese Style: It is more hygenic to drink boiling water.

American Style: It is more hygenic to drink

boiled water.

Chinese Style: I have cut my hair at the barber's once a month.

American Style: I have my hair cut at he barber's once a month.

Chinese Style: I am sorry to have kept you waited.

American Style: I am sorry to have kept you

waiting.

Chinese Style: There is a stranger stand at the door.

American Style: There is a stranger

standing at the door.

Chinese Style: The robbers run into goldsmith's shop,

shouted, " This is a robbery ".

American Style: The robbers run into goldsmith's shop,

shouting, " This is a robbery ".

Chinese Style: Anybody is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted. American Style:

Anybody

who is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.

Chinese Style: Being no other business, the chairman declared the

meeting closed.

American Style: There being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.

Chinese Style: Laura has spent half a day to revise his lessons.

American Style: Laura has spent half a day

revising his lessons.

Chinese Style: Finally, Ricky succeeded to enter the University. American Style: Finally, Ricky

succeeded

in entering the University.

Chinese Style: I am used to watch television with the light on.

American Style: I am used to

watching television with the light on.

Chinese Style: After dinner, my mother suggested

to go for a walk. American Style: After

dinner, my mother suggested

going for a walk.

Chinese Style: The government is considering the possibility

to build a new airport on Lantau

island.

American Style: The government is considering the possibility of building a new airport on

Lantau island.

Chinese Style: Would you mind to pass me the salt, please ?

American Style: Would you mind to passing me the salt, please ?

Chinese Style: I am going to

watch the cinema tonight.

American Style: I am going to

a movie tonight.

Chinese Style: My son will marry next month.

American Style: My son will get married next month.

Chinese Style: My sister is going to

marry with a doctor.

American Style: My sister is going to marry a doctor.

Chinese Style: You can sit my next seat.

American Style: You can sit next to me.

Chinese Style: I think you cheat me !

American Style: I think you are lying to me !

Chinese Style: My head is sick.

American Style: I have

a headache.

Chinese Style: Which team you support hah.

American Style: Which team do you root for.

Chinese Style: This is my

older brother.

American Style: This is my elder brother.

Chinese Style: Thanks to see me.

American Style: Thanks

for dropping by. ( coming ).

Chinese Style: Where are you come from ?

American Style: Where do you come from ?

Chinese Style: I want to reduce my weight.

American Style: I want to

lose weight.

Chinese Style: Bobby is a black beautiful dog.

American Style: Bobby is a

beautiful black dog.

Chinese Style: We had a lot of difficulty to find the place

American Style: We had a lot of

difficulty ( in ) finding the place.

Chinese Style: Killing the robbers are something the detective would not do.

American Style: Killing the robbers is something the detective would not do.

Chinese Style:

I was difficult to get a good job.

American Style: It was difficult to get a good job.

Chinese Style: It is capable of getting his work done without help.

American Style:

He is capable of getting his work done without help.

Chinese Style: Rose is capable to cook Indian food

American Style: Rose is able to cook Indian food.

Chinese Style: My father is busy in his business.

American Style: My father is busy

with his business.

Chinese Style: Sorry, Jane is busy with cleaning up her room.

American Style: Sorry, Jane is

busy cleaning up her room.

Chinese Style: Some people argue that fate

is determining everything.

American Style: Some people argue that fate

determines everything.

Chinese Style: Every one of us determines to win this match.

American Style: Every one of us is

determined to win this match.

Chinese Style: This film is worth

being watched.

American Style: This film is worth watching.

Chinese Style: These stamps

worth nothing now.

American Style: These stamps

are worth nothing now.

Chinese Style: He looked

fearfully because he had seen a ghost.

American Style: He looked

frightened because he had seen a ghost.

Chinese Style: Tom looked angry at me because I had broken his valuable vase.

American Style: Tom looked angrily at me because I had broken his valuable vase.

Chinese Style: I am no afraid of any threats.

American Style: I am

not afraid of any threats.

Chinese Style: We have not money left.

American Style: We have

no money left.

Chinese Style: Tims was dangerous because his sampan had overturned. American Style:

Tims was

in danger because his sampan had overturned.

Chinese Style: Joanna was painful when her boyfriend left her.

American Style: Joanna was in pain when her boyfriend left her.

Chinese Style:

We are necessary to help the poor in our community. American Style: It is

necessary for us to help the poor in our community.

Chinese Style: We are not easy to find a good school in Singapore. American Style: It is not

easy

to find a good school in Singapore.

Chinese Style: I have watched some films late.

American Style: I have watched some films lately.

Chinese Style: I was only late five minutes but Mary was already gone. American Style: I was

only

five minutes late but Mary was already gone.

Chinese Style: Lorna likes the kitten. I like it either

American Style: Lorna likes the kitten. I like it

too.

Chinese Style: Edward never went to a party,

so did David.

American Style: Edward never went to a party,

neither did David.

Chinese Style: I will go but I have not finished my homework too.

American Style: I will go but I have not finished my homework

yet.

Chinese Style: She is

yet talking on the phone.

American Style: She is still talking on the phone.

Chinese Style: Michelle is working

hardly for the test.

American Style: Michelle is working

hard for the test.

Chinese Style: Veronica is a hard student.

American Style: Veronica is a

hard-working student

Chinese Style: He worked enough hard that he finally became a billionaire. American Style:

He worked so hard that he finally became a billionaire.

Chinese Style: We have never been to so a nice place.

American Style: We have never been to such a nice place.

Chinese Style: We have got such much to do but only so many hours in

a day.

American Style: We have got so much to do but only so many hours in

a day.

Chinese Style: The old man was walking towards the entrance although it had closed slowly.

American Style: The old man was walking slowly towards the entrance although it had closed.

Chinese Style: He has completed the course

satisfactory.

American Style: He has completed the course

satisfactorily.

Chinese Style: My sister treats the baby motherly.

American Style: My sister treats the baby

in a motherly way.

Chinese Style: Please give me a

detail description of the robbery. American Style: Please give

me a detailed description of the robbery.

Chinese Style: I want to know the

detail of the plan.

American Style: I want to know the

details of the plan.

Chinese Style: It was a long time

before when I met her for the first time.

American Style: It was a long time

ago when I met her for the first time.

Chinese Style: She has not told him her name

ago.

American Style: She has not told him her name before.

Chinese Style: Judy, as well as Joei,

play the piano.

American Style: Judy, as well as Joei, plays the piano.

Chinese Style: It is

me who won the first prize last year.

American Style: It is I who won the first prize last year.

Chinese Style: The standard of living of Singapore people

are reasonably high.

American Style: The standard of living of Singapore people

is reasonably

high.

Chinese Style: I like apple.

American Style: I like

apples.

Chinese Style: An

American old couple visited him last week.

American Style: An

old American couple visited him last week.

Chinese Style: Ball games

is my hobby.

American Style: Ball games

are my hobby.

Chinese Style: Ten thousand dollars

are a large sum of money.

American Style: Ten thousand dollars

is a large sum of money.

Chinese Style: Five years

are much too long for me. I cannot wait. American Style: Five years

is much too long for me. I cannot wait.

Chinese Style: The clerk and typist

have been with this company for

two years.

American Style: The clerk and typist has been with this company for

two years.

Chinese Style: The manager and the secretary was out.

American Style: The manager and the secretary were out.

Chinese Style: Neither they nor I

are to blame for this mistake.

American Style: Neither they nor I

am to blame for this mistake.

Chinese Style: Either of you

have given me the gift.

American Style: Either of you

has given me the gift.

Chinese Style: Many people prefer to buy

Malaysia products.

American Style: Many people prefer to buy Malaysian products.

Chinese Style:

Japan spare parts are rather expensive nowadays.

American Style:

Japanese spare parts are rather expensive nowadays.

Chinese Style: My cousin

dead in that accident.

American Style: My cousin

died in that accident.

Chinese Style: You have to on the switch before putting the disk in the computer.

American Style: You have to

turn on the switch before putting the disk in the computer.

Chinese Style: My aim is to communicate clear and concise with my colleagues.

American Style: My aim is to communicate

clearly and concisely with my colleagues.

Chinese Style: He gave me useful advices.

American Style: He gave me useful

advice.

Chinese Style: I like to eat good

foods.

American Style: I like to eat good

food.

Chinese Style: She bought

two photos albums.

American Style: She bought

two photo albums.

Chinese Style: He has

three son-in-laws.

American Style: He has

three sons-in-law.

Chinese Style: The

passengers's luggage was misplaced.

American Style: The

passengers' luggage was misplaced.

Chinese Style: The

football's players wives often watch them play.

American Style: The

football players' wives often watch them play.

Chinese Style: Please supply us with

12 pieces of cushion covers.

American Style: Please supply us with

12 cushion covers.

Chinese Style: Do you like to play

the badminton.

American Style: Do you like to play badminton.

Chinese Style: I looked at me in the mirror.

American Style: I looked at myself in the mirror.

Chinese Style: He has a little interesting shop.

American Style: He has an interesting little shop.

Chinese Style: The

frigthen women screamed.

American Style: The frightened women screamed.

Chinese Style: James is a matured man of forty.

American Style: James is a mature man of forty.

Chinese Style: Pak Dollah is

very loved by his grandchildren.

American Style: Pak Dollah is much loved by his grandchildren.

Chinese Style: My report will stress on the problem of 'junk food'.

American Style: My report will

stress the problem of 'junk food'.

Chinese Style: You shouldn't worry of getting married.

American Style: You shouldn't worry about getting married.

Chinese Style: My writing needs to be improving.

American Style: My writing

needs to be improved.

Chinese Style: Since that incident, I followed my friend's advice. American Style: Since that

incident, I

have followed my friend's advice.

Chinese Style: Some badminton players face problems such as do not have a job.

American Style: Some badminton players face problems such as

not having a job.

Chinese Style: I think there will never be another singer as Sudirman. American Style: I think

there will never be another singer like Sudirman.

Chinese Style: You may need English

in correspondence or meet foreigners. American Style:

You may need to know English when writing to or meeting foreigners.

Chinese Style: This rice is not the same quality like you sold before. American Style: This rice

is not the same quality

that you sold before.

Chinese Style: If we practice sports we will enjoy together.

American Style: If we play sports we will enjoy ourselves. OR

If we play sports we will enjoy it together.

Chinese Style: Mary's friends advised her

don't be so proud.

American Style: Mary's friends advised her

not to be so proud.

Chinese Style: I do not know why

did this happen.

American Style: I do not know why

this happened.

Chinese Style: University life is not

that hard as school life.

American Style: University life is not as hard as school life.

Chinese Style: After the shower, the air was nice and

cooling

American Style: After the shower, the air was nice and

cool The adjective for something which

is at a fairly low temperature is “cool”. The word “cooling” is used for something which causes

something else to become cool.

Chinese Style: The

alphabets F.R.C.P. after his name show that he is a medical specialist.

American Style: The

letters F.R.C.P. after his name show that he is a medical specialist. The word

for a single symbol used in the written form of a language is “letter”. An alphabet is a full

collection of such letters.

Chinese Style: There were several incidences of burglary in that neighborhood.

American Style: There were several incidents of burglary in that neighborhood. The word for an

occurrence is “incident”, the plural of which is “incidents”. The word “incidence” indicates the level

of an occurrence.

Chinese Style: You must

return back the book by next Friday or you'll be fined.

American Style: You must

return the book by next Friday or you'll be fined.

Chinese Style: They came out of the

blues and snatched my dog away.

American Style: They came out of the

blue and snatched my dog away.

Chinese Style:

Two hundred over people were present at the meeting.

American Style:

Over two hundred people were present at the meeting.

Chinese Style: I cannot understand that map; it is too

complicating.

American Style: I cannot understand that map; it is too

complicated.

Chinese Style: I was

boring watching that TV program.

American Style: I was

bored watching that TV program.

Chinese Style:

Why the postman did not come today ?

American Style:

Why didn't the postman come today ?

Chinese Style: She will

finish schooling in two years' time.

American Style: She will finish her schooling in two years' time.

Chinese Style: We'll get down at the next bus stop.

American Style: We'll get off at the next bus stop.

Chinese Style: Mr. Choy is the personal manager of the company.

American Style: Mr. Choy is the personnel manager of the company.

Chinese Style: The wasteful

usage of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.

American Style: The wasteful use of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.

Chinese Style: Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as matured enough to be elected

president of the party.

American Style: Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as

mature enough to be elected

president of the party.

The past participle of the verb may also be used adjectivally, but it should

not be used to refer to human being.

Chinese Style: The presence of one corrupted member in the council led to bad administration.

American Style: The presence of one

corrupt member in the council led to bad administration.

The past participles of the verbs may also be used adjectivally, but they should not be used to

refer to human being.

Chinese Style: The swimming pool is opened to club members five days a week.

American Style: The swimming pool is

open to club members five days a week.

Chinese Style: He was so

tensed before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.

American Style: He was so

tense before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.

Chinese Style: I've waited three weeks but I didn't get

a single mail.

American Style: I've waited three weeks but I didn't get

any mail.

Chinese Style: What kind of

a flower is this ?

American Style: What kind of

flower is this ?

Chinese Style:

The gold is a kind of precious metal.

American Style:

Gold is a kind of precious metal.

Chinese Style: Where are you going for

the Deepavali ?

American Style: Where are you going for

Deepavali ?

Chinese Style: Do you play

the table tennis ?

American Style: Do you play

table tennis ?

Chinese Style: She is taller

compared to Ali.

American Style: She is taller than Ali.

Chinese Style: I hope you would do it quickly.

American Style: I hope you will do it quickly/ In Standard English would is used in conjunction

with the past tense. It can be used with the present tense if a condition is involved. eg. [ I think

she would benefit if she studied a little more. ]

Chinese Style: I want to know what

is the matter.

American Style: I want to know what the matter is.

Chinese Style: He

cut his hair.

American Style: He

had his hair cut.

Chinese Style: I'm having a headache.

American Style: I have a headache. OR I've got a headache.

Have/has is used to refer to

possession ( I have a car ) or sensation ( I have a cold )

Chinese Style: I'll give to you next week.

American Style: I'll give

it to you next week.

Chinese Style: My one is very nice.

American Style: Mine is very nice.

Chinese Style: Though I told him not to come but he insisted.

American Style: Though I told him not to come he insisted.