"haven't we met before" in Chinese (Simplified)
我们以前见过吗?
Definition
当你觉得认出某人并想确定以前是否见过,这句话很礼貌地表达你的疑问。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于社交、介绍场合,有时带调侃或调情语气。与“你是谁?”不同,语气更礼貌。可用作打破尴尬的开场白。英语的完成时常让初学者困惑。
Examples
Haven't we met before at the library?
我们以前是不是在图书馆**见过**?
Haven't we met before? Your face looks familiar.
**我们以前见过吗**?你看起来很眼熟。
I think haven't we met before at a conference?
我觉得**我们以前是不是在会议上见过**?
Haven't we met before? Maybe at Tom's party last year.
**我们以前见过吗**?也许是去年汤姆的派对上。
Hey, haven't we met before somewhere? I swear I remember you!
嘿,**我们以前是不是见过**?我真的记得你!
People always say 'haven't we met before' when they can't remember someone's name.
人们总是说“**我们以前见过吗**”,当他们记不起某人的名字时。