Meaning
Cụm từ "I came here to" rất hữu ích trong giao tiếp hàng ngày khi bạn muốn giải thích lý do cho sự có mặt của mình ở một nơi nào đó. Nó giúp người nghe hiểu rõ mục tiêu hoặc ý định của bạn khi đến nơi đó.
Ví dụ khác: "I came here to meet my friend" có nghĩa là "Tôi đã đến đây để gặp bạn của tôi". Trong câu này, lý do bạn có mặt ở địa điểm đó là để gặp gỡ bạn bè.
Ghi nhớ: Cụm từ này thường được theo sau bởi một động từ nguyên mẫu (infinitive) để chỉ mục đích hành động.Today's Sentences
- I came here to see you.
- I came here to pick up a prescription.
- I came here to complain about the noise.
- I came here to talk about our argument.
- I came here to buy the new smartphone.
- Writer's Note
01
I came here to see you.
Situation 1
I came here to see you.
Really? Wanna grab a coffee?
Sure!
What do you feel like having?
I feel like a frappe!
Tôi muốn dùng một ly frappe!
Situation 2
It’s been awhile since I saw you!
Yes, I came here to see you today.
How lovely. How have you been?
I’ve been busy but good.
Thank you.
Cảm ơn bạn.
02
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Situation
How can I help you?
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Name please?
Janet Smithson.
03
I came here to complain about the noise.
Situation 1
I’d like to speak to the manager please.
Sure, one moment.
I came here to complain about the noise?
Could you explain the situation please?
Situation 2
I came here to complain about the noise.
Sorry about that.
We’re just having a birthday party tonight.
Chúng tôi chỉ đang tổ chức một bữa tiệc sinh nhật tối nay.
Do you think you could turn down the music a bit?
Not a problem.
Again, sorry for the noise.
Một lần nữa, xin lỗi vì sự phiền phức.
04
I came here to talk about our argument.
Situation 1
Are you able to talk?
I am but I’m not sure that I want to.
I came here to talk about our argument.
Is there anything more to say about our divorce?
Situation 2
I came here to talk about our argument.
What is there left to say?
Come on, I think we are mature enough to talk it over.
Ok, let’s talk.
05
I came here to buy the new smartphone.
Situation 1
Can I help you find something?
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok, the newest smartphones are here on this table.
I’ll take a look. Thank you.
Situation 2
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok,
are you currently on a phone plan?
bạn hiện đang sử dụng gói cước điện thoại nào không?
Yes,
I’m on a monthly plan.
tôi đang sử dụng gói hàng tháng.
Take a look around and let me know if there’s a phone you like.
Writer's Note
You can use "I came here to" to explain the purpose or specific reason for your visit.
Let's look at some more examples to get your thinking gears rolling:
- I came here to meet my friend.
- I came here to ask you a question.
- I came here to see the sunset.
- I came here to apply for a job.
- I came here to help you, not to argue.
- I came here to study in a quiet place.
- I came here to buy some groceries.
- I came here to return a book I borrowed.
- I came here to relax and enjoy the view.
Were these sentences helpful in making the phrase clearer for you? Did this post help you feel more confident using the phrase? I hope these posts add depth and clarity to any comprehension issues!