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"afraid so" in Chinese (Simplified)

恐怕是这样

Definition

用于确认某件不好的、不受欢迎的事情确实是真的,是委婉地表示“是的”,当答案不是好消息时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于口语,带有礼貌或客气的语气。用于确认不好的消息或情况,不用于肯定好事。常配合歉意的语气。

Examples

"Is the store closed already?" "Afraid so."

“商店已经关门了吗?”“**恐怕是这样**。”

"Did we miss the bus?" "I'm afraid so."

“我们错过公交车了吗?” “**恐怕是这样**。”

"Is there any cake left?" "Afraid so — it's all gone."

“还有蛋糕吗?” “**恐怕是这样**,都吃完了。”

"Is the meeting cancelled?" "Yeah, afraid so."

“会议取消了吗?” “是的,**恐怕是这样**。”

"Any chance it's fixed now?" "Afraid so, still not working."

“有可能修好了吗?” “**恐怕是这样**,还没修好。”

"Did your team lose again?" "Afraid so. Maybe next time."

“你的队又输了?” “**恐怕是这样**。也许下次吧。”