Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Let’s not argue.
- Let’s not worry too much.
- Let’s not eat here anymore.
- Let’s not get our hopes up.
- Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
- Writer's Note
01
Let’s not argue.
Situation 1
You’re always late.
I had a good reason for being late.
And please don’t say ‘always’.
請不要說「總是」。
Fine.
Let’s not argue.
我們不要爭論。
Can we talk again when we’ve both cooled off?
Situation 2
Did you confirm with the client?
I did.
Did you?
Let’s not argue.
You’re my boss and I did what was expected of me.
您是我的老闆，我只是完成了我應做的事情。
02
Let’s not worry too much.
Situation 1
Not working is putting a toll on our bank account.
Let’s not worry too much.
How could you not worry.
Everything has risen especially our debt.
一切都在上漲，特別是我們的債務。
Money will come and go.
Let’s focus on opportunities.
讓我們專注於機會。
Situation 2
The surgery is tomorrow.
You’re in good hands.
Let’s not worry too much.
讓我們不要過於擔心。
I can’t help but worry about the ‘what if’s’.
There’s no use in worrying about events that haven’t happened yet.
03
Let’s not eat here anymore.
Situation 1
You two are being very rude and loud today.
Let’s not eat here anymore.
Don’t say that.
Let’s give the kids a chance to behave.
讓孩子們有機會好好表現。
Can we all calm down and try to enjoy a night out?
Situation 2
I called for a waiter 15 minutes ago.
Let’s not eat here anymore.
The service is horrible.
But we’re here now, so let’s try to make the most of it.
04
Let’s not get our hopes up.
Situation 1
Did you buy a lottery ticket for Saturday?
I did.
I bought 10.
我買了10個。
Let’s not get our hopes up.
If I win, I’m gonna buy a new car and go on vacation.
Situation 2
I just entered the draw for an all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise.
Let’s not get our hopes up.
I feel like luck is on my side!
Maybe you should calm down a little.
05
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
Situation 1
I’ve been so tired this last week.
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
But this new AR technology is jaw-dropping.
I admit, it’s pretty cool.
Situation 2
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
What?
But I have to watch the World Cup.
但我必須看 "World Cup"。
But you’re in a completely different time zone.
Go to bed!
快去睡覺吧！
No, I have to watch tonight.
Writer's Note
Here are some more examples to help you practice!
- Let's not [lose] hope.
- Let's not [fear] change.
- Let's not [jump] to conclusions.
- Let's not [rush] through life.
- Let's not [run] before we can walk.
- Let's not [ignore] the signs.
Calling all smarty-pants'! Any suggestions? Give us your awesome examples of "Let's not" sentences.🧐 After all, practice DOES make perfect.
