意思
To state what time it is.
文化背景
In the UK, asking 'Have you got the time?' is very common and polite. Americans often use 'Do you have the time?' even if they can see a clock nearby. Asking for the time is often done with 'Sumimasen' (Excuse me) to maintain social harmony.
Practice daily
Look at your watch and say the time out loud.
Don't use 'say'
Always use 'tell' for this specific phrase.
意思
To state what time it is.
Practice daily
Look at your watch and say the time out loud.
Don't use 'say'
Always use 'tell' for this specific phrase.
Use 'could you'
It makes your request much more polite.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Can you _____ the time?
'Tell' is the correct collocation for reading time.
Which sentence is more polite?
Choose the best option.
Adding 'could you' makes the request polite.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Tell the time
It means to read a clock.
Complete the conversation.
A: Excuse me, _____? B: It's 5:00.
This is the standard way to ask.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
练习题库
4 练习Can you _____ the time?
'Tell' is the correct collocation for reading time.
Choose the best option.
Adding 'could you' makes the request polite.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
It means to read a clock.
A: Excuse me, _____? B: It's 5:00.
This is the standard way to ask.
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常见问题
6 个问题No, that sounds unnatural. Use 'tell the time'.
It is neutral and used everywhere.
Both work, but 'tell' is the standard idiom.
Yes, but we usually say 'check the time' for digital.
Yes, if you are asking about the schedule.
No, it is a collocation.
相关表达
Check the time
similarTo look at a clock/phone.
What time is it?
similarDirect question.
Keep time
contrastTo stay on schedule.
