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Taka Posted 10 years ago
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How would you interpret this sentence:
People disagree with everything/We disagree with everything.
1:People don't have the same opinion as those of others.
2:People deny everything.
3:Either, depending on context.
People disagree with everything/We disagree with everything.
1:People don't have the same opinion as those of others.
2:People deny everything.
3:Either, depending on context.
Top answer
I don't see the difference between #1 and #2.
- I don't see the difference between #1 and #2.
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I wonder if it's about the diversity of our opinions or about a total denial or refusal. Or it can mean either.
What do you think, MM?
What do you think, MM?
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Takaabout a total denial or refusalWell, #2 is that. I can't speak to the other.
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Mister MicawberWell, #2 is thatDo you mean that the literal meaning of the sentence in question is #2, a total denial, but practically it's the same as #1?
Do you mean if people are such, you can't talk to them?
I can't speak to the other.
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TakaDo you mean that the literal meaning of the sentence in question is #2, a total denial, but practically it's the same as #1?No, I just mean that it is certainly a denial.
TakaDo you mean if people are such, you can't talk to them?No. 'Unable to speak to' + topic = Unable to comment upon + topic.
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I see. You first said "I don't see the difference between #1 and #2", so I was a bit confused.
No, I just mean that it is certainly a denial.
So "the other" is the interpretation #1. Good.
No. 'Unable to speak to' + topic = Unable to comment upon + topic.
Let me ask, just to make sure.
Even if it were "disagree w
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TakaEven if it were "disagree with anything" instead of "disagree with everything", would it make a big difference?I don't see one.
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