李阳疯狂英语之国际肌肉三最短文 Chapter2

If you don't understand, don't hesitate¹ to ask. Some Chinese seem to feel that it is impolite² to ask questions even when they don't quite understand. However, it's much better to say that you don't understand than to pretend³ you understand and answer very vagely. When you don't understand, or have a clock what was said, you may ask by saying any of the following.
I beg your pardon? I am not clear on what you said.
I am afraid I don't understand you. Would you mind saying it again?
I am sorry I don't follow you. Could you repeat that?
I didn't get it.
You'll improve your understanding and the speaker will be happy to make his point again.
 

1 hesitate   

vi.犹豫，迟疑，踌躇，支吾

参考例句：

• If you hesitate too long,you will miss the opportunity.如果你老是犹豫不决，那就会错失良机。
• If you get in trouble,don't hesitate to ask for advice.如果碰到麻烦，要赶紧向人求教。

2 impolite   

adj.无礼的，粗鲁的

参考例句：

• It is impolite to get a word in.别人谈话时插嘴是不礼貌的。
• It is very impolite of you to do so to customers.你这样做对顾客太不客气了。

3 pretend   

vt.假装，假托，装扮；vi.假装，装作

参考例句：

• So you don't need to pretend,do you?所以你不必装假了，对吧？
• Many people pretend that they understand modern art.许多人装着自己懂得现代艺术。