Meaning
Nghĩa: "You'd better" là viết tắt của "You had better". Nó ngụ ý rằng hành động được khuyên nên thực hiện là quan trọng và cần thiết.
Cách sử dụng: Cụm từ này thường được dùng trong các tình huống mà có một sự cấp bách hoặc cần thiết cao, và nó có thể ngầm chứa một lời cảnh báo về điều gì đó xấu có thể xảy ra nếu không làm theo lời khuyên. Ví dụ, nếu bạn nói "You'd better take an umbrella", điều đó có nghĩa là nếu không mang ô, bạn có thể bị ướt vì trời có thể mưa.
Ví dụ:
- "You'd better finish your homework before going out." (Bạn nên hoàn thành bài tập về nhà trước khi ra ngoài.)
- "You'd better call her now, or she might leave." (Bạn nên gọi cho cô ấy ngay, nếu không cô ấy có thể đi mất.)
Lưu ý: Mặc dù "You'd better" là một cách mạnh mẽ để đưa ra lời khuyên, nhưng cần cẩn thận khi sử dụng để không làm người khác cảm thấy bị ép buộc hoặc khó chịu.
Today's Sentences
- You’d better wear a hat.
- You’d better pack lightly.
- You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
- You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
- You’d better bring some good headphones.
- Writer's Note
01
You’d better wear a hat.
Situation 1
They say it’s going to be really sunny today.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a beautiful day.
Nghe có vẻ như hôm nay sẽ là một ngày đẹp trời.
You’d better wear a hat.
I’ll wear my new sun hat.
Situation 2
The sun is scorching hot today.
The best thing to do in this kind of weather is cover up.
I agree.
You’d better wear a hat.
Bạn nên đội mũ.
I’m going to pack some extra sunscreen and UV umbrellas too.
02
You’d better pack lightly.
Situation 1
It’s cold here but it’s really warm where we’re going.
Really?
What should I take then?
Vậy tôi nên mang theo cái gì?
You’d better pack lightly.
Good idea.
Situation 2
You’re not taking all these clothes, are you?
Is it too much?
You’d better pack lightly.
It’s only a 10 day trip.
Chuyến đi chỉ kéo dài 10 ngày thôi.
Maybe I’ll just pack the essentials then.
03
You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
Situation 1
You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
That’s a good idea.
How about these ones?
Those are perfect!
Situation 2
Can you check over the things I packed?
Everything looks great.
But you’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
Nhưng bạn nên mang theo một cặp kính mát.
Got it.
Sometimes you can never find a good pair when you need one while on vacation.
04
You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
Situation 1
Do you need anything from the store?
Actually, you’d better buy some bread for dinner.
Ok sure.
What kind of bread do you need?
Bạn cần loại bánh mì nào?
Dinner rolls would be great if they have any.
Situation 2
I’m going to stop by the market, do you need anything?
You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
We’re having soup.
Chúng ta sẽ ăn súp.
How about baguettes?
Baguettes are perfect.
You might wanna pick up a few loaves.
Bạn có thể muốn mua vài ổ.
05
You’d better bring some good headphones.
Situation 1
I think I’ve packed everything I need.
You’d better bring some good headphones.
Why?
Because those earbuds they give you on the plane are horrible.
Situation 2
I don’t know what to pack for my business trip.
Well, a few professional outfits and one casual.
And shoes to match.
Và giày phù hợp.
Sounds good.
I like watching a movie or listening to music when I’m winding down.
Tôi thích xem phim hoặc nghe nhạc khi tôi thư giãn.
You’d better bring some good headphones then.
Writer's Note
"Should" is a modal verb that we use to give advice but it could also mean that you expect something to happen in the future.
Here are a few examples:
- You should try to sleep earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go camping.
The past tense of "should" is "should have" + past participle.
"Had better" is quite similar, but has an urgent tone that may cause feelings of threat or intimidation.
Here are a few examples:
- You’d better sleep earlier or you’ll age faster.
- He’d better eat healthier before he gets cancer.
- We’d better go camping since it will be the last warm weekend before winter.
