在汉语里,我们既可以说 “我约了医生”,也可以讲 “我约了朋友”。但是英语里可不能把两者混为一谈,而是应该根据场合是否正式来判断所使用的表达。
用法总结
Talking about formal and informal meetings
谈论正式和非正式约见时的用语
1. When we have scheduled formal meetings, we can use the expression 'have an apointment'.
在谈论已经计划好的正式约见时,可使用表达 “have an appointment”。
- I have an appointment with my doctor.
- I have an appointment with my lawyer.
2. We we have informal meetings, we say 'meet someone'.
在谈论非正式的见面时,比如见朋友,应该说 “meet someone”。
- I’m meeting my friends this weekend.
- I'll meet you next week.