4. 感谢和应答 Thanks and responses
(1) Thank you (very much).
Thanks a lot.
(2) Not at all.
That's all right.
That's OK.
You're welcome.
[解析]Thank you.这类的话在英国、美国几乎用于一切场合,一切人之间,即使是一件极其普通,无足轻重的事.夫妇之间、父母子女之间也不例外,特别注意在下列场合均用Thank you. a.感谢别人的帮助;b.回答别人的称赞、表扬;c.接受别人的祝贺、祝愿;d.与no连用表示推辞.如:
Your homework is very good. 你们的作业很好!
Thank you. 谢谢.
Do you want a cup of tea? 要一杯茶吗?
No, thanks. 不了,谢谢.
Not at all. That's all right. That's OK. You're welcome. 表示"不客气。","没关系。"。