Meaning
Tác dụng của "I've decided to":
- Diễn tả một quyết định cá nhân: Khi bạn nói "I've decided to", bạn đang chia sẻ với người nghe rằng bạn đã đưa ra một quyết định cho bản thân mình. Ví dụ: "I've decided to start a new job." có nghĩa là bạn đã quyết định bắt đầu một công việc mới.
- Thể hiện quá trình suy nghĩ: Cụm từ này cũng ngụ ý rằng bạn đã suy nghĩ và cân nhắc trước khi đưa ra quyết định. Điều này cho thấy sự chắc chắn và cân nhắc trong hành động của bạn.
- Thông báo kế hoạch hoặc hành động sắp tới: "I've decided to" thường được theo sau bởi một động từ để chỉ ra hành động hoặc kế hoạch mà bạn quyết định thực hiện. Ví dụ: "I've decided to learn English." có nghĩa là bạn đã quyết định học tiếng Anh.
Qua đó, "I've decided to" giúp người học tiếng Anh thể hiện rõ ràng những quyết định cá nhân của mình một cách tự tin và có căn cứ.
Today's Sentences
- I’ve decided to get a dog.
- I’ve decided to try surfing.
- I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.
- I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.
- I’ve decided to read two books a month.
- Writer's Note
01
I’ve decided to get a dog.
Situation 1
The cake shop is busy today.
I think we’d better wait, there’s a line in front.
I’ve never seen it this busy.
Business seems good.
Situation 2
How long did they say it would take?
For battery replacements they say 30 minutes.
I think we’d better wait.
Yes, let’s wait and then go for lunch after.
02
I’ve decided to try surfing.
Situation 1
You’ve been late to practice every day this week.
Sorry coach.
Punctuality is just as important as discipline and respect.
I think we’d better try harder.
Tôi nghĩ chúng ta nên cố gắng hơn nữa.
I'll try to be at practice on time.
Situation 2
Our IVF cycle failed this time.
It’s ok.
Let’s try another round.
Hãy thử một lượt khác nhé.
I think we’d better try harder.
Having a baby is important but I think we should practice self-care too.
03
I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.
Situation 1
It’s here somewhere!
We’ve been looking for your keys everywhere.
It’s here, I know it.
I think we’d better give up.
Situation 2
I can’t find it anywhere, I’ve been looking for the past hour.
I can’t believe you lost our wedding ring.
It’s here, don’t worry.
I think we’d better give up.
04
I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.
Situation 1
I can’t believe you just said that.
I didn’t mean it that way.
I think we’d better change the subject, I’m getting annoyed.
Let’s talk about something else then.
Situation 2
Can I borrow some money?
I think we’d better change the subject.
Why?
I don’t lend money to my close friends.
It gets messy.
Việc đó dễ gây rắc rối.
05
I’ve decided to read two books a month.
Situation 1
Did you get your lab results back?
Yes, I’ve got high cholesterol levels.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
Diet and exercise is the answer I guess.
Situation 2
I keep getting a cold.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
I think that’s a good idea.
More fruits, veggies, and some exercise.
Writer's Note
Use "I’ve" in a sentence when you are either speaking or writing informally. "I’ve" is used in conversational and casual situations. Here are some examples:
- I've been to Seattle.
- I've tried bowling.
- I've finished my dinner.
- I've never had a girlfriend.
- I've never been mini-golfing.
Try them out! What activities, places, or things have you done in the past?
