To tell the truth... 老實(shí)說(shuō)……
用法透視
該句用來(lái)表達(dá)自己的真實(shí)想法。同類(lèi)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(shuō)實(shí)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(shí)說(shuō)，我不喜歡京劇。
3. To be honest, that red blouse does not match your skin.
說(shuō)實(shí)話，那件紅色上衣與你的膚色不配。
會(huì)話記憶
A: May I have a look at that vase, please?
我可以看一下那個(gè)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(cuò)。不過(guò)老實(shí)說(shuō)我覺(jué)得太貴了。
B: Really? Even for such an excellent one?
是嗎？這么好的東西你也嫌貴。