Meaning
Sử dụng:
Ví dụ:
- A: Tôi thấy bạn mua rất nhiều sách. - B: Vâng, tôi đang chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi. - A: À, «Is that why you» đã mua nhiều sách vậy sao? Trong ví dụ trên, người nói A dùng cụm từ «Is that why you» để xác nhận rằng việc mua nhiều sách của B là vì chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi. Cụm từ này giúp diễn đạt sự tò mò và mong muốn hiểu rõ hơn về lý do của một hành động cụ thể.Today's Sentences
- Is that why you quit your job?
- Is that why you became a chef?
- Is that why you put your hair up?
- Is that why you’re taking the bus?
- Is that why you want to be an athlete?
- Writer's Note
01
Is that why you quit your job?
Situation 1
I’ve had insomnia for the past year.
Is that why you quit your job?
Yes.
That’s the biggest reason why I quit.
Đó là lý do lớn nhất khiến tôi nghỉ việc.
What will you do now?
Situation 2
I just started a business.
Is that why you quit your job?
Yes, I’ve been planning and putting together a business plan for the past year.
Congratulations!
I hope everything goes your way.
Tôi hy vọng mọi điều sẽ diễn ra theo ý bạn.
02
Is that why you became a chef?
Situation 1
I love the sauce on this steak!
Sounds like you really like food.
I do.
I love the challenge of putting together flavors and the art of presenting it.
Tôi yêu thích thử thách trong việc kết hợp các hương vị và nghệ thuật trình bày nó.
Is that why you became a chef?
Situation 2
I love cooking.
I like to experiment when I’m home.
Tôi thích thử nghiệm khi tôi ở nhà.
Is that why you became a chef?
Yes, it is.
I’d love to cook for you sometime.
Mình rất muốn nấu ăn cho bạn vào lúc nào đó.
Really?
That would be great!
Điều đó sẽ rất tuyệt!
03
Is that why you put your hair up?
Situation 1
You look really pretty today.
Thanks.
I’m going to an event for work today.
Hôm nay tôi sẽ đi sự kiện cho công việc.
Is that why you put your hair up?
Yes, I thought it would go well with my dress.
Situation 2
It’s so hot today.
Is that why you put your hair up?
Yea, I can’t stand hair on my neck in 30 degree weather.
Ponytails look good on you!
04
Is that why you’re taking the bus?
Situation 1
My car is a total wreck right now.
Is that why you’re taking the bus?
Yea, no-one could drop me off so I took transit.
I can give you a ride if you need.
Situation 2
I broke my leg yesterday.
Is that why you’re taking the bus?
Yes, I couldn’t drive with this cast on.
I hope you get better soon.
05
Is that why you want to be an athlete?
Situation 1
Did you watch the Olympics?
I did!
What was your favorite event?
Sự kiện nào bạn thích nhất?
I couldn’t take my eyes off skateboarding.
Is that why you want to be an athlete?
Situation 2
I used to love watching baseball with my dad.
Is that why you want to be an athlete?
Yes it is.
My dream is to become a pitcher and play for the Major Leagues.
Ước mơ của tôi là trở thành một cầu thủ ném bóng và thi đấu cho "Major Leagues".
I hope your dreams come true!
Writer's Note
We often use the phrase "Is that why" to ask or confirm the reason for someone's actions.
Here are some more examples:
- Is that why you're sad?
- Is that why you're going to see a counselor?
- Is that why she's getting a divorce?
- Is that why he's going back to school?
- Is that why they're moving overseas?
- Is that why we're changing schools?