Meaning
用法示例：
- 当你在争论中意识到对方有一个很好的观点时，你可能会说：“I have to admit that you have a good point.”（我必须承认你说得有道理。）
- 在评价某个电影时，即使你不喜欢这类电影，也可能会说：“I have to admit that the movie was quite entertaining.”（我必须承认那部电影相当有趣。）
“I have to admit that”不仅用于承认他人的观点或事实，也可以用于谈论自己内心的真实感受。例如，当你意识到自己对某件事情的看法改变了，你可以说：“I have to admit that I was wrong.”（我必须承认我错了。）
总的来说，这个短语在日常交流中非常有用，帮助我们更真诚地表达自己的意见和感受。
Today's Sentences
- I have to admit that she is pretty.
- I have to admit that you were right.
- I have to admit that my health has improved.
- I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
- I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
- Writer's Note
01
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Situation 1
Your kids are beautiful!
Especially your daughter.
尤其是您的女儿。
I have to admit that she is pretty.
You must be extremely proud of them.
I am.
Situation 2
You and your wife look amazing tonight.
Thanks!
I have to admit that she is pretty.
我必须承认她很漂亮。
It’s so great to see you two so happy.
I'm really happy that I found the one.
02
I have to admit that you were right.
Situation 1
Aren’t you glad that you ordered the steak?
I have to admit that you were right.
I knew you wouldn’t be happy with a salmon salad.
You know me too well.
Situation 2
Didn’t I tell you that it was dangerous?
I have to admit that you were right.
You would've gotten hurt if you'd bought that secondhand motorbike.
Thank goodness I decided to buy a car instead.
03
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been doing well.
I know you were sick a few years ago.
Are things better?
现在情况好些了吗？
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Thank you for asking.
谢谢你的关心。
Situation 2
You look great! How have you been?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
That’s wonderful to hear.
I’ve been cancer-free for 6 years now.
04
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Situation 1
Are these for me?
Yes!
Happy Birthday.
生日快乐。
You didn’t have to.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful though.
不过，我必须承认这些花很美。
I thought you’d like them.
Situation 2
Look at all these flowers!
Surprise!
I thought I’d decorate the house for you.
我想为你装饰一下房子。
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Our home looks and smells amazing!
我们的家看起来和闻起来都很棒！
I hope this makes your day.
05
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Situation 1
Did you make lunch for everyone at the office?
I did!
Help yourself to a sandwich!
请随便吃个三明治！
Wow, I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Thank you.
You should have seconds!
您应该再来一份！
Situation 2
Do you wanna try this sandwich I made?
Wow!
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
我必须承认，这个三明治非常美味。
I hope you aren’t too full before dinner.
Don't worry, I always leave room for dinner.
Writer's Note
Depending on the situation, "to admit" something means to affirm a truth or to positively confess to engaging a specific thought, statement or action.
Affirming the truth means you say 'yes' or to confirm that something is true. The examples given above are more like truth affirming phrases.
Another way you "admit to something" is if you confess to an action that you are guilty of or feel bad about. In this case, you may tell your husband that you cheated on him. You could tell your parents that you shoplifted from the mall or confess to a serious crime.
What kind of actions or thoughts can you tell us about? What have you felt bad about in the past? Let us know!
