Meaning
學生問：「為什麼今天下課這麼早？」
老師回答：「That's because 今天是學校的特別活動日。」
在這個例子中，「That's because」引出了一個解釋，說明下課時間提前的原因是因為學校有特別活動。這種表達方式不僅可以用於口語交流，也常見於書面語中，幫助讀者或聽眾更清楚地理解上下文。使用「That's because」能使你的回答更具體和完整，是一個非常實用的句型。Today's Sentences
- That’s because you are lazy.
- That’s because you didn’t study.
- That’s because I love you.
- That’s because I don't understand.
- That’s because we work well together.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s because you are lazy.
Situation 1
I don’t know why I can never stick with a workout routine.
That’s because you’re lazy.
I guess so.
It’s hard to find time after a full day at work.
在工作一整天後，很難找到時間。
Planning a certain day and time might help.
Situation 2
The house stinks!
You should wash the dishes and take out the garbage.
I should. I guess that’s why the kitchen smells so bad.
That’s because you’re lazy.
02
That’s because you didn’t study.
Situation 1
I failed my exam today.
That’s because you didn’t study.
I did all the homework and aced my quizzes.
It happens but try to review and study more diligently.
03
That’s because I love you.
Situation 1
How come you always stare at me?
Well, I’m not staring.
Then?
I’m looking at you.
And that’s because I love you.
因為我愛你。
Situation 2
Why do you call me baby?
Why not?
There are so many nicknames you could call me.
I’m gonna call you baby and that’s because I love you.
04
That’s because I don't understand.
Situation 1
How come you didn’t answer my question?
That’s because I don’t understand.
If you don’t understand,
you should ask right away.
應該立即詢問。
I will, next time.
Situation 2
Why are you annoyed with my dog?
Well, that’s because I don’t understand.
What don’t you understand?
Why you’re dog is so important to you.
05
That’s because we work well together.
Situation 1
This project turned out so well!
I agree.
That’s because we work well together.
Let’s take the team out for dinner and drinks!
Situation 2
This soundscape installation is amazing.
It adds dimension to the space.
Great job!
做得好！
It turned out better than we thought
and that’s because we work well together.
這是因為我們合作得很好。
Thanks, it’s so nice to be acknowledged.
We’re a great team.
我們是個很棒的團隊。
Writer's Note
Have you come across this confusion? "This is because, That's because, It's because". It depends on the point of view and context of the sentence.
To give you an example situation:
Lilly works at an office and her boss is asking for her. She missed her bus and now she is late. The boss would ask 'Where is Lilly?'
Here are the following examples that you could use:
- She missed her bus coming into work. Why is this? This is because she is late.
- She isn't in her office. That's because she is late.
- Can we start the meeting? No. Why not? It's because she is late.
You can see how the same situation can result in many different answers but ultimately Lilly is late and the reason is because she missed the bus coming into work.
