"at this rate" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 照這樣下去

Definition

用來表達如果事情繼續如此發展，可能會發生什麼事。通常用於根據當前情況做出預測。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於非正式口語。'At this rate' 常用於預測事情若繼續下去會有負面、令人驚訝或很不樂觀的結局，偶爾也用於正面預測。

Examples

At this rate, we'll finish the project by tomorrow.

**照這樣下去**，我們明天就能完成這個專案。

At this rate, we can't save enough money.

**照這樣下去**，我們存不到足夠的錢。

At this rate, it will take hours to get there.

**照這樣下去**，我們要好幾個小時纔到那裡。

At this rate, I'll never finish reading this book!

**照這樣下去**，我這本書永遠也看不完！

Wow, at this rate you're going to be a pro in no time!

哇，**照這樣下去**，你很快就會變成專家了！

At this rate, my phone battery's going to die before noon.

**照這樣下去**，我的手機電池中午前就沒電了。