B1 Collocation 中性

έχω μια εξέλιξη

have a development

意思

Things are moving forward.

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文化背景

Greek news channels often use the word 'ΕΚΤΑΚΤΟ' (Breaking) alongside 'ΚΑΤΑΙΓΙΣΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΕΙΣ' (Stormy developments) to keep viewers engaged, even for minor updates. In Greece, not having an 'εξέλιξη' to share can sometimes be seen as having a boring life. People love to 'unroll' stories over long coffee sessions. When dealing with Greek public services, hearing 'έχουμε μια εξέλιξη' is often a cause for celebration, as it means your file hasn't been forgotten. Doctors in Greece often use 'εξέλιξη' to break news gently, whether good or bad, as it frames the news as part of a natural process.

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Use the Plural for Drama

If you want to sound like you have a lot of juicy info, say 'Έχουμε εξελίξεις!' (We have developments!) even if it's just one thing.

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Avoid 'Κάνω'

Never say 'Κάνω μια εξέλιξη.' It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.

意思

Things are moving forward.

🎯

Use the Plural for Drama

If you want to sound like you have a lot of juicy info, say 'Έχουμε εξελίξεις!' (We have developments!) even if it's just one thing.

⚠️

Avoid 'Κάνω'

Never say 'Κάνω μια εξέλιξη.' It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.

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The 'Waiting' Nuance

This phrase is most powerful when everyone has been waiting for something to happen. It's the 'release' of tension.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'.

Εμείς _______ μια εξέλιξη με το σπίτι χθες.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: είχαμε

The word 'χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.

Which sentence is the most natural for a business update?

How do you tell your boss there is news about a client?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Έχω μια εξέλιξη με τον πελάτη.

The collocation is 'έχω' + 'εξέλιξη'.

Match the adjective to the situation.

If a patient is getting better, we have a ______ εξέλιξη.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: θετική

'Θετική' means positive, which fits the context of getting better.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Τι έγινε με την αστυνομία; Β: ___________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Έχω μια εξέλιξη, βρήκαν τον κλέφτη.

The first option provides an update, which is the logical response to 'What happened?'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'. Fill Blank A2

Εμείς _______ μια εξέλιξη με το σπίτι χθες.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: είχαμε

The word 'χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.

Which sentence is the most natural for a business update? Choose B1

How do you tell your boss there is news about a client?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Έχω μια εξέλιξη με τον πελάτη.

The collocation is 'έχω' + 'εξέλιξη'.

Match the adjective to the situation. situation_matching B1

If a patient is getting better, we have a ______ εξέλιξη.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: θετική

'Θετική' means positive, which fits the context of getting better.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Τι έγινε με την αστυνομία; Β: ___________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Έχω μια εξέλιξη, βρήκαν τον κλέφτη.

The first option provides an update, which is the logical response to 'What happened?'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Not really. A surprise party is a 'έκπληξη' (surprise). 'Εξέλιξη' is for a process that was already known.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

You can say 'όλα είναι στάσιμα' (everything is stagnant) or 'δεν υπάρχει καμία εξέλιξη'.

Yes, you can have a 'δυσάρεστη εξέλιξη' (unpleasant development).

Say 'Έχουμε καμία εξέλιξη;' (Do we have any development?)

Yes, 'Η θεωρία της εξέλιξης' is the Theory of Evolution.

It's better to say 'Έχω κάνει πρόοδο' (I have made progress).

Because it sounds urgent and implies the story is still happening.

Usually yes, but in the plural 'έχουμε εξελίξεις' the article is dropped.

Yes, 'Η εξέλιξη της ταινίας ήταν αργή' (The development of the movie was slow).

相关表达

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έχω νέα

similar

I have news

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κάνω πρόοδο

similar

I am making progress

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τα πράγματα προχωρούν

builds on

Things are moving forward

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δεν κουνιέται φύλλο

contrast

Not a leaf is moving

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