與人討論問(wèn)題的時(shí)候,你聽(tīng)過(guò)I second that這句話嗎?
To “second” something means to be in support of a proposed idea or motion.
second某事的意思是支持一個(gè)提議或想法。
Formally, in a meeting when someone suggests or proposes an idea, there needs to be a “second” (someone else who supports the motion) for discussion to take place that results in a vote. Without a “second” the idea or motion dies and is not considered.
正式地說(shuō),在會(huì)議上,當(dāng)有人提出一個(gè)建議或想法時(shí),需要有第二個(gè)人(支持該動(dòng)議的其他人)進(jìn)行討論,然后進(jìn)行投票。沒(méi)有second的想法或動(dòng)議則不被考慮。
Informally, if people are just talking in a group and someone has an idea or makes a point about any particular subject, someone else in the group may say, “I second that”, meaning that he/she supports the idea and agrees with what was said.
非正式地說(shuō),如果人們只是在一群人中交談,有人對(duì)任何特定的主題有一個(gè)想法或提出一個(gè)觀點(diǎn),這個(gè)群體中的其他人可能會(huì)說(shuō),I second that,意思是他支持這個(gè)觀點(diǎn)并同意所講的內(nèi)容。
例句:
- How about pizza for dinner?
-今晚吃披薩怎么樣?
- I second that!
-我同意。
The motion was proposed by the club's chairwoman and seconded by the secretary.
該動(dòng)議由俱樂(lè)部主席提出,由干事附議。
- I could use a drink.
-我想喝杯飲料。
- I'll second that.
-我贊成。