Something's not right 对比 Something's up

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Something's not right

前 2000(常见)

Something's up

非正式前 5000(相当常见)
最正式: Something's not right最常见: Something's not right
 Something's not rightSomething's up
发音🇬🇧 //ˈsʌmθɪŋz nɒt raɪt//🇺🇸 //ˈsʌmθɪŋz nɑːt raɪt//🇬🇧 //ˈsʌmθɪŋz ʌp//🇺🇸 //ˈsʌmθɪŋz ʌp//
含义There is a problem or issue.发生了某事或不对劲。Something is happening or not right.
例句When I tasted the soup, I knew something's not right with the seasoning.When Jane walked in late, I thought, 'Something's up' with her.
语域中性非正式
常见程度前 2000(常见)前 5000(相当常见)
搭配feel something's not right, know something's not right, sense something's not right, think something's not right, suspect something's not rightsomething's wrong, something's not right, something's happening
常见错误Using in overly formal contexts., Confusing with 'everything's fine'., Not using with the correct intonation.Using it in overly formal situations., Confusing it with 'What's up?' which is a greeting., Misunderstanding the tone; it's often light-hearted or teasing.
用法说明Use when sensing trouble or discomfort; can be informal. Avoid in very formal situations.常用于随意的对话中。可以暗示对不寻常情况的怀疑或好奇。不用于正式场合。Commonly used in casual conversation. Can imply suspicion or curiosity about an unusual situation. Not used in formal contexts.

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常见问题:Something's not right 对比 Something's up

Something's not right和Something's up 有什么区别?

Something's not right: There is a problem or issue. Something's up: Something is happening or not right.

哪个更正式:Something's not right和Something's up?

Something's not right 是其中最正式的。

哪个更常见:Something's not right和Something's up?

Something's not right 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗?

Something's not right: When I tasted the soup, I knew something's not right with the seasoning. Something's up: When Jane walked in late, I thought, 'Something's up' with her.

我可以互换使用 Something's not right和Something's up 吗?

不总是。Something's not right和Something's up 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。

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