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Hello! Today we are going to talk about a part of language and communication that can be easily overlooked. Acronyms can be used during verbal or written communication. Acronyms and abbreviations are such a huge part of the language, but sometimes we forget how important they are. I hope after reading about these most common or popular acronyms you can feel more confident to add them into your daily conversations.
各位Echo的小火伴，我们早上好。今日咱们来学习一些简略被无视的表达，那就是——首字母缩写。首字母缩写在口语和写作中比照常见。首字母缩写和缩写都对错常重要的言语方法，可是咱们往常老是忽略了它们的重要性。我期望学习了今日的内容之后，我们可以更自傲地把这些常用缩略语用在你们的口语交际中。
Let’s start with some simple but commonly used words that every English learner should be familiar with!
FYI- For Your Information
供您参阅
This is an abbreviation that I use often while I am writing messages or even speaking with friends. It’s a great way to quickly tell someone extra details or make sure they know you are specifically wanting them to know something.
在我写短信或许与兄弟说话时，我常常用这个缩写。这个表达首要是用以传达额定的重要信息或许保证你特别想要他们晓得的作业。
Ex 1.“Hey, FYI the party will be at 7pm not 6pm.”
温馨提示，集会是在晚上7点举办，而不是6点哦。
Ex 2.“That is my favorite chocolate FYI.”
趁便告诉你，这可是我最喜爱吃的巧克力哦。
SOS- Save Our Ship/ Save Our Soul
求救
What you might see if you’re stranded or stuck on a desert island, you might write in the sand SOS to mean Save Our Ship or Save Our Souls. This is to get help. You can also use this more commonly to mean that you need to be saved from a situation. It is normal to use this in a joking way as well.
当你被困在被扔掉的岛屿上时，你可以会在沙子上写“SOS”来宣告求救信号。你也可以把这个表达用在其它的场合中来标明你需要协助。往常我们开玩笑时也会用这个表达。
Ex 1.“These kids are driving me crazy SOS!”
这些孩子们让我抓狂，救命啊。
Ex 2.“SOS!! I have so much homework to finish by tomorrow!”
救命，我有太多作业要做。
AKA- Also Known As
也被称作
AKA is what you will use if something or someone goes by another name or title. As the other abbreviations and acronyms this can be used written or spoken.
Ex 1. “Hey! I want you to meet my friend Elizabeth, AKA Beth.”
我想要你见见我的兄弟，她叫伊丽莎白，也被称作贝斯。
Ex 2.“My trip to New York, AKA The Big Apple was amazing!”
我旅行去了纽约，也被称作让人冷傲的大苹果。
DIY – Do it Yourself.
自个做
Like a project that you 
might do it yourself, without professional help. You will see “DIY” on many food recipes, and tutorials on many different subjects like home decor, beauty, outdoor tips, dieting, and more!
Ex 1.“I am so excited to make a DIY Halloween costume this year!
本年我自个着手做了一个万圣节礼衣，我好开心哇。
RIP- Rest In Peace/ Rest In Paradise
安眠
RIP is what you can see on graves at the cemetery or in writing after someone has passed away. The difference in peace or paradise is most likely someone’s personal opinion and both would be okay to use. In recent years RIP has been used as a joke on social media.
Ex 1.“My grandfather was a great man and was loved by many people. RIP.”
我的祖父是一个很巨大的人，被世人爱着。期望他在地狱安眠。
Ex.2
“期望我的成果、免疫体系、睡觉、作息表、银行账号、生命还有我自个都能得到安眠”
That’s all for this week! Talk to you guys next time!
以上。咱们下周见。
美化修改 | 小敏
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