Meaning
以下是一些使用 “You shouldn’t” 的情境:
总之,使用 “You shouldn’t” 可以帮助我们在日常交流中温和地给出建议或提醒对方注意某些事情,从而避免不必要的麻烦或误解。
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
过度工作不会带来幸福。
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
只要关闭这个账户,然后我会请求一些休息时间。
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
给你纸巾。
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
为了按时完成这个项目,我过去一周一直熬夜。
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
“成功没有捷径,你必须一步一个脚印。”
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
抱歉让你久等了。
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
我已经在这里等了一个小时。
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
而且我已经尽力早点出门了。
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
我什么时候让你等得这么久了。
Today!
You were late today!
你今天迟到了!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
请注意你的礼貌。
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
对此感到抱歉。
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
这非常美味。
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
你不应该张着嘴吃东西。
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
我们明年的旅行怎么样?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
去夏威夷旅行要花掉我不少钱。
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
但是,您知道如果我不这样做会发生什么吗?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
男生该怎么办呢?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡