"not so fast" in Chinese (Simplified)
别那么快
Definition
用于让别人慢一点、等一等或别急着行动,通常因为需要先检查或考虑某事。也可以在对方过于草率或做出假设时使用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于口语表达,经常用于朋友、同事之间,既可以字面上让对方慢点,也可以暗示不要轻率做决定。语气轻松或稍显严肃都可。
Examples
Not so fast! We need to check your ticket first.
**别那么快**!我们要先检查你的票。
Not so fast. Let's make sure we have everything we need.
**别那么快**。我们要确保我们有所有需要的东西。
Hey, not so fast! That's my bag.
嘿,**别那么快**!那是我的包。
You got the job? Not so fast—did you sign the contract yet?
你拿到工作了?**别那么快**——你签合同了吗?
Not so fast, mister—where do you think you’re going?
**别那么快**,小子——你要去哪儿?
Wait, not so fast—what did she actually say?
等等,**别那么快**——她到底说了什么?