| Chinese Style |
Don't
step on the grass. |
| American Style |
Keep
off the grass. |
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| Chinese Style |
I get my salary twice a month. |
| American Style |
I get paid twice a month.. |
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| Chinese Style |
Would you like a
drink ? |
| American Style |
Would you like something
to drink ? |
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| Chinese Style |
Let me examine your pulse. |
| American Style |
Let me feel your pulse. |
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| Chinese Style |
I have no
exercise talent. |
| American Style |
I am not
athletic. |
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| Chinese Style |
Don't expect
me too much. |
| American Style |
Don't expect
too much from (of ) me. |
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| Chinese Style |
I forget my hat in the house. |
| American Style |
I left my hat in the house. |
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| Chinese Style |
Lend me some money, for
instance 500 dollars, Lin |
| American Style |
Lend me some money, say 500 dollars, Lin |
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| Chinese Style |
I have
a free time. |
| American Style |
I am free. |
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| Chinese Style |
The sun rises from the East. |
| American Style |
The sun rises in the East. |
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| Chinese Style |
The thief got in from the window. |
| American Style |
The thief got in through the window. |
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