(一).It doesn't hurt to ask.問問看,又沒怎么。
原音重現:
A: I might ask Bob out on a date with me.
我想去問問鮑勃要不要和我交往,
B: It doesn't hurt to ask. He may really like that.
那就問問看,說不定他很愿意呢.
(二).You've got nothing to lose.你賠不了本。/你損失不了什么。
原音重現:
A: Is it a good idea to apply to many colleges?
填報多所大學好嗎?
B: You've got nothing to lose. At least one will admit you.
你損失不了什么,總有一所大學會錄取你的。