Would you believe Meaning in English
expression
释义
'Would you believe' is an expression used to introduce something surprising or hard to believe. It can also be rhetorical, meaning the speaker isn't really asking but wants to show something is unexpected.
用法与细微差别
Very informal, often used in stories or anecdotes to grab attention. Usually rhetorical; you don't expect an answer. Often followed by something surprising ('Would you believe, it snowed in July!'). Variations include 'Can you believe' and 'Believe it or not.'
例句
Would you believe I saw a rainbow at midnight?
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Would you believe my cat can open doors?
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Would you believe I finished my homework early?
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So, would you believe, he actually apologized after all this time!
natural
Would you believe, I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
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I've traveled to twenty countries, would you believe!
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