To tell the truth... 老實說……

用法透視

該句用來表達(dá)自己的真實想法。同類的表達(dá)形式很多，如："truth to tell...；frankly speaking...；to be honest..."。

支持范例

1. To tell the truth, I forgot it was your birthday last week.

說實話，我忘了上星期那天是你的生日。

2. Frankly speaking, I don't like Beijing Opera.

老實說，我不喜歡京劇。

3. To be honest, that red blouse does not match your skin.

說實話，那件紅色上衣與你的膚色不配。

會話記憶

A: May I have a look at that vase, please?

我可以看一下那個花瓶嗎？

B: Of course. It's the best one I have here - and it's only 300 yuan.

當(dāng)然。這是我最好的存貨——只要三百元。

A: Oh, it's really nice, but to tell the truth, that's far too expensive.

的確不錯。不過老實說我覺得太貴了。

B: Really? Even for such an excellent one?

是嗎？這么好的東西你也嫌貴。