"that very thing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 正是那件事
• 就是那样

Definition

用于强调刚提到或指的某个特定事物；意思是正是那一件事或正是如此。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“That very thing” 属于偏正式和强调表达，表示与说的完全一致。在解释、澄清或纠正时常用。口语中可以用“就是那样”或“正是这个”代替。

Examples

He wanted to buy that very thing you mentioned.

他想买你提到的**正是那件事**。

Are you thinking about that very thing?

你在想**正是那件事**吗？

I was talking about that very thing yesterday.

我昨天就在谈论**正是那件事**。

When she saw the ring, she knew it was that very thing she had lost years ago.

当她看到戒指时，她就知道那正是她多年前丢失的**那件事**。

You warned me, but I did that very thing anyway.

你警告过我，但我还是做了**正是那件事**。

If you want to succeed, focus on that very thing that makes you unique.

如果你想成功，就专注于让你与众不同的**那件事**。