今天我們就一起來跟著 Norah老師（私人微信號：zao17andz）和 Colin 老師，學習這些英文聊天中的常見縮寫吧⬇️
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etc. /ˌit ˈsetərə/ 等等，諸如此類的Etc. is used after a list to show that there are other things that you could have mentioned (the abbreviation for 'et cetera' ).
etc.用於提到一系列事情的後面，表示你還可以提到其他的東西。
We talked about the contract, pay, etc.
我們談了合同、工資等問題。
XOXO=Hugs and kisses 抱抱親親YOLO=you only live once 及時行樂The acronym for "You Only Live Once" was popularized by rapper Drake in his song "The Motto" and actor ZacEfron, who had "YOLO" tattooed on his hand.
YOLO 是「You Only Live Once」的首字母縮寫，因說唱歌手德雷克的歌曲《座右銘》和演員扎克弗隆將「YOLO」紋在手上而流行開來。
A direct message(DM) is a private message sent on a social media website, that only the person it is sent to can see.
私信(DM)是在社交媒體網站上發送的私人信息，只有接收者才能看到。
She received threats and abuse in her DMs.
她在私信裡收到了威脅和謾罵的信息。
BRB is the acronym for 'Be Right Back', which usually means that people have told their friends via text or internet-based social services that they have gone somewhere for a brief period of time.
BRB是「Be Right Back」(馬上回來)的首字母縮寫，通常指人們通過簡訊或網絡社交服務告訴朋友他們去了某個地方很短的一段時間。
Dave ：Hi Josh do you want to go online in a second?
戴夫：嘿，喬希，你想等下就上線嗎?
Josh ：yeah sure but brb, going to get some food.
喬希：當然了，但是，我馬上回來，我要去吃點東西。
AMA is an abbreviation for 「ask me anything.」 It's used by people who are opening themselves up to any kind of question—especially personal questions.
AMA是 ask me anything的縮寫。那些對任何問題都敞開心扉的人會用這個詞，尤其是私人問題。
If someone uses JK on you, you should bear the following old saying in mind: "Many a true word is said in jest."
如果有人用JK來形容你，你應該記住下面這句古老的格言：「許多真言是在開玩笑。」
I hate you! JK.
我討厭你! 開玩笑的！
BYOB=bring your own bottle/ bring your own boozeIn the UK, it is common for the party host to ask guests to bring their own drinks. You might see BYOB written on the invitation.
在英國，聚會的主人通常會讓客人自帶飲料。你可能會看到BYOB寫在請柬上。
TGIF=thank God it's FridayTGIF is used to say that you are glad the work week is almost over.
TGIF 用來表示你很高興一周的工作快結束了。
There's a reason the acronym 'TGIF' has become such a widely-known expression；'ThankGod it's Friday' is a sentiment felt by people from all walks of life.
首字母縮寫「TGIF」成為如此廣為人知的表達是有原因的; 「感謝上帝，今天是星期五」是各行各業人們的心聲。
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