Hello! Today we are going to talk about a part of language and communication that can be easily overlooked. Acronyms can be used during verbal or written communication. Acronyms and abbreviations are such a huge part of the language, but sometimes we forget how important they are. I hope after reading about these most common or popular acronyms you can feel more confident to add them into your daily conversations.

各位Echo的小伙伴，大家早上好。今天我们来学习一些容易被忽视的表达英语口语缩读缩写，那就是——首字母缩写。首字母缩写在口语和写作中比较常见。首字母缩写和缩写都是非常重要的语言形式，但是我们平常总是忽略了它们的重要性。我希望学习了今天的内容之后，大家可以更自信地把这些常用缩略语用在你们的口语交际中。

Let’s start with some simple but commonly used words that every English learner should be familiar with!

FYI- For Your Information

供您参考

This is an abbreviation that I use often while I am writing messages or even speaking with friends. It’s a great way to quickly tell someone extra details or make sure they know you are specifically wanting them to know something.

在我写短信或者与朋友说话时英语口语缩读缩写英语口语缩读缩写：英语口语中常见的首字母缩写表达，我经常用这个缩写。这个表达主要是用以传达额外的重要信息或者确保你特别想要他们知道的事情。

Ex 1.“Hey, FYI the party will be at 7pm not 6pm.”

温馨提示，聚会是在晚上7点举行，而不是6点哦。

Ex 2.“That is my favorite chocolate FYI.”

顺便告诉你英语口语缩读缩写，这可是我最喜欢吃的巧克力哦。

SOS- Save Our Ship/ Save Our Soul

求救

What you might see if you’re stranded or stuck on a desert island, you might write in the sand SOS to mean Save Our Ship or Save Our Souls. This is to get help. You can also use this more commonly to mean that you need to be saved from a situation. It is normal to use this in a joking way as well.

当你被困在被废弃的岛屿上时，你可能会在沙子上写“SOS”来发出求救信号。你也可以把这个表达用在其它的场合中来表示你需要帮助。平常大家开玩笑时也会用这个表达。

Ex 1.“These kids are driving me crazy SOS!”

这些孩子们让我抓狂，救命啊。

Ex 2.“SOS!! I have so much homework to finish by tomorrow!”

救命，我有太多作业要做。

AKA- Also Known As

也被称作

AKA is what you will use if something or someone goes by another name or title. As the other abbreviations and acronyms this can be used written or spoken.

Ex 1. “Hey! I want you to meet my friend Elizabeth, AKA Beth.”

我想要你见见我的朋友，她叫伊丽莎白，也被称作贝斯。

Ex 2.“My trip to New York, AKA The Big Apple was amazing!”

我旅行去了纽约，也被称作让人惊艳的大苹果。

DIY – Do it Yourself.

自己做

Like a project that you might do it yourself, without professional help. You will see “DIY” on many food recipes, and tutorials on many different subjects like home decor, beauty, outdoor tips, dieting, and more!

Ex 1.“I am so excited to make a DIY Halloween costume this year!

今年我自己动手做了一个万圣节礼服，我好开心哇。

RIP- Rest In Peace/ Rest In Paradise

安息

RIP is what you can see on graves at the cemetery or in writing after someone has passed away. The difference in peace or paradise is most likely someone’s personal opinion and both would be okay to use. In recent years RIP has been used as a joke on social media.

Ex 1.“My grandfather was a great man and was loved by many people. RIP.”

我的祖父是一个很伟大的人，被众人爱着。希望他在天堂安息。

Ex.2

“希望我的成绩、免疫系统、睡眠、作息表、银行账号、生命还有我自己都能得到安息”

That’s all for this week! Talk to you guys next time!

以上。我们下周见。

美化编辑 | 小敏

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