"give me a hand"意思是“帮我一个忙”或者“搭把手”。它常用于请求帮助,尤其是在需要物理协助或解决问题时。比如:
情景 1:抬箱子
A: Hey, can you give me a hand with these boxes? They’re too heavy for me to carry alone.
B: Sure! I’ll help you out.
A: 嘿,你能帮我搬这些箱子吗?它们太重了,我一个人搬不动。
B: 当然!我来帮你。
情景 2:扶椅子
A: I’m trying to fix this chair, but I need someone to hold it steady. Can you give me a hand?
B: Of course, no problem!
A: 我正在修这把椅子,但我需要有人帮我稳住它。你能帮我一下吗?
B: 当然,没问题!
1) lend me a hand
A: Could you lend me a hand with setting up the tent? It’s tricky to do alone.
B: Yeah, let me grab the other end for you.
A: 你能帮我搭帐篷吗?一个人弄挺麻烦的。
B: 好的,我来帮你拉另一头。
2) help me out
A: I’ve got a lot of errands to run today. Can you help me out by picking up the kids from school?
B: Sure, I can do that.
A: 我今天有很多事情要处理。你能帮我去接孩子放学吗?
B: 当然,我可以帮你。
3) do me a favor
A: Could you do me a favor and watch my dog while I’m out of town this weekend?
B: I’d be happy to help!
A: 你能帮我个忙,这周末我不在,你能照看一下我的狗吗?
B: 我很乐意帮忙!