Dear students, we meet again.
Today, Mr. John brings "i'll think about it."This is a typical American English expression, with three different implicit meanings in different contexts and corresponding example sentences.
i’ll think about it.Meaning: I'm going to think about it.
i'll think about it."This expression often has different meanings, depending on the context.
Under consideration, no final decision has been made:
Example sentence: A: would you like to take this job?Would you like to take the job?
b: i'll think about it and let you know by tomorrow.I'll think about it and tell you tomorrow.
Tactfully, implying reluctance but avoiding outright refusal:
Example sentence: A: would you help me move?Would you like to help me move?
b: i'll think about it, but weekends are usually busy for me.I'll think about it, but I'm usually busy on weekends. (Hint: unwillingness and rejection).
Disagree for the time being, but give the opportunity for further discussion:
Example sentence: A: Can we finish this project ahead of schedule?Can we finish this project ahead of schedule?
b: i'll think about it and we can discuss the feasibility in our meeting tomorrow.I'll think about it, and we can discuss feasibility at tomorrow's meeting. (Not agreed for the time being, but can be discussed further).
【Mr. John's Meal】
i’ll think about it.Pay special attention to the pronunciation of this expression, there are two consecutive readings in it, and the emphasis is on think.
[Mr. John's summary].
In general,i’ll think about it.This expression is flexible and can convey different meanings in different contexts.
At the same time, it can also be seen that it is not what we have always believed: people abroad speak straightforwardly and have no emotional intelligence. When they communicate, they will consider the other person's feelings, and use euphemisms to consider, refuse, or hint.
That's all for today's explanation, have you learned?