Li: 好吧，在开会的时候不能使用 shut up 这个短语， 这太不礼貌了。可以说: Could you please be quiet? 不过我要是真的跟朋友不耐烦了，我可以对他们说 shut up.

　　Rosie: Yes, although sometimes its used when people are joking in English. Lets listen to some examples:

　　m so tired. And thirsty. When are we going to get there? If only youd drive a bit faster...

　　Will you please shut up? I cant concentrate with your constant moaning.

　　I look fat in this dress. Its so clingy!

　　Oh shut up! You look great.

　　I just read the whole book in an hour.

　　Shut up! No one can read that quickly.

　　Rosie: So, in that first example, we heard the expression shut up used in a serious way. But in the second and third examples, it doesnt mean we want someone to be quiet - it means: I dont believe you or Dont be ridiculous!

　　Li: 这么说，如果某人说的话让你觉得可笑，那么你就可以说 shut up. 但是对方一定是关系不错的朋友，千万要记住啊! Youve been warned!

　　Rosie: Well, one things for sure, Im never, and I mean never, going to the cinema with you again.

　　Li: Shut up! I dont believe you... 我才不信 Rosie 的话呢，所以我对她说 shut up! You love going to cinema with me. I always buy you popcorn!

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