Meaning
Cấu trúc này thường được sử dụng trong các tình huống giao tiếp hàng ngày để thể hiện sự quan tâm hoặc để bắt đầu một cuộc trò chuyện. Ngoài việc kết hợp với tính từ như "happy", "tired", hoặc "beautiful", "You look" cũng có thể được theo sau bởi các cụm từ chỉ trang phục, như "You look great in that dress" để khen ngợi ai đó về cách ăn mặc.
Sử dụng "You look" một cách tự nhiên và phù hợp có thể giúp bạn xây dựng mối quan hệ tốt hơn với người khác và thể hiện sự quan tâm đến họ.
Today's Sentences
- You look fit.
- You look exhausted.
- You look happy today.
- You look angry right now.
- You look anxious, are you ok?
- Writer's Note
01
You look fit.
Situation 1
I’ve been hitting the gym every week.
You look fit and healthy.
Thanks.
I’m prone to gaining weight, so I try.
Tôi dễ tăng cân, vì vậy tôi cố gắng.
The effort really paid off.
Situation 2
Do you work out?
Yes, I’m into running and strength training.
You look really fit.
Really?
Thank you for the compliment.
Cảm ơn bạn đã khen ngợi.
02
You look exhausted.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long day.
You look exhausted.
Maybe you should go home and call it a day.
Có lẽ bạn nên về nhà và nghỉ ngơi nhé.
I think I do need some rest.
I’ll see you tomorrow morning.
Situation 2
Is everything ok?
Why?
You look exhausted.
I’ve been running errands all day.
I must look really messy and tired.
Tôi chắc trông rất lôi thôi và mệt mỏi.
03
You look happy today.
Situation 1
You look happy today.
Do I?
Are you feeling better after the breakup?
Much better.
I’m definitely in a better place.
Tôi chắc chắn đang ở một nơi tốt hơn.
Situation 2
There’s something different about you.
Really?
I wonder what it is.
Tôi tự hỏi đó là gì.
I think it’s because you look happy today.
I do feel like I’m having a really good day.
Maybe that’s why I look happy.
Có lẽ đó là lý do tại sao tôi trông có vẻ vui vẻ.
04
You look angry right now.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
Why?
You look angry right now.
I’m angry about this project at work but I’ll be ok.
Situation 2
You look angry right now.
Really?
I’m not angry at all.
Tôi không giận chút nào.
You’ve got frown lines between your eyebrows.
I had no idea!
I was just focusing on my computer screen.
Tôi chỉ đang tập trung vào màn hình máy tính của mình.
05
You look anxious, are you ok?
Situation 1
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m just waiting for an important email.
From who?
The employer that I had an interview with, they said they would email me if I got the job.
Situation 2
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m actually not feeling very well.
Maybe you should lay down.
Thanks.
I’ll rest here for a bit.
Tôi sẽ nghỉ ngơi ở đây một chút.
Writer's Note
Action Verb vs. Non-Action Verb
Action verbs are what most people think of when they are asked to list some verbs. These kinds of verbs are also known as dynamic verbs. Most of the verbs we use are action verbs.
- Jump
- Dance
- Talk
- Laugh
- Sleep
- Open
- Swim
- Yell
Non-action verbs are also known as stative verbs. Instead of telling us what someone is doing, these verbs tell us about the subject’s feelings, opinions, senses, and state of being.
- Think
- Know
- Want
- Need
- Believe
- Imagine
- Expect
- See
Non-action verb + Adjective
"Look" can be a non‑action verb that can describe someone’s appearance. The structure often looks like this "You look + [adjective / noun / like-clause]." Let's look at some more examples together!
Examples
- You look stunning! What a beautiful black dress.
- He looks arrogant. I can't stand his demeanor.
- She looks impressed. I think the presentation is going to end on a good note.
- They look enraged. I want to avoid this crowd.
- We look awesome! Let's wear these outfits more often!