1.我想我尽量少浪费你的时间。
误:I think I’m going to waste your time as less as possible.
正:I think I’m going to take up your time as less as possible.
分析: “浪费你的时间”实际上是“占用你的时间”的委婉说法,并不是真的去“浪费”。waste是指实实在在的浪费,并且有故意浪费的意思。
2. 有困难请找警察。
误:Please look for the police if you have problems.
正:Please contact the police if you have problems.
分析: “找警察”不是“寻找警察”,而是“与警察取得联系”,故look for与find都不妥。