當別人成功或遇上喜事時，我們會恭喜他們；當別人失敗或發生不幸時，我們會致以同情和惋惜。英語中有一些表達這類情感的固定搭配和短語，我們要注意使用它們的場合。《英語小測驗》幫助你掌握向人表示祝賀和惋惜的英文說法。

1. Congratulations on your promotion. All your hard work has _________.

a) paid off

b) paid up

c) paid back

d) paid out

2. I'm so sorry to hear your bad news. My _________ goes out to you.

a) soul

b) mind

c) heart

d) thinking

3. Well done for graduation. _________ to you!

a) Hands up

b) Thumbs down

c) Hats off

d) Letters back

4. I'm so pleased that the _________ of your labour have resulted in success.

a) nuts

b) fruits

c) crops

d) vegetables

5.  Sorry to hear you didn’t get the job. _________ next time.

a) Better luck

b) All the best

c) Best regards

d) Best wishes

6. I heard you didn't pass your IELTS this time. Never mind. There's always _________.

a) another go

b) future possibilities

c) next year

d) other days

答案

1) a, 2) c, 3) c, 4) b, 5) a, 6) c.