第一， 迷你對話

A: You always said you disliked Professor Smith. But why did you praise him at the meeting?

你一直說不喜歡Smith教授，但是他總是在會議上贊揚你。

B: I had to hand it to him. He’s the one of the people who determine whether I can get the scholarship.

我必須這樣做。他是一個唯一能決定我是否得獎學金的人。

A: You cunning guy! If I tell him about it, he’s sure to fail you.

你這個狡猾的家伙。如果我告訴他，他肯定不讓你得。

第二， 地道表達

hand it to

1. 解詞釋義

Hand it to是美國俚語，表示“贊揚某人，承認某人的長處”。

2. 拓展范例

e.g. You have to hand it to her, she' s a good talker.

你必須看到她的優點,她很健談。

e.g. He's done well! You've got to hand it to him.

他做得好!你必須贊揚他。

e.g. I've got to hand it to you, you really did a good job.

我不得不稱贊你，你做得真不錯!

e.g. You've got to hand it to him; he's quite a salesman.

你不能不稱贊他，他是位滿不錯的推銷員。