Meaning
- 用於比喻：當你想說明某事物的特性或狀態時，「It’s like」可以幫助你建立一個形象化的比喻。例如：「Learning a new language, it’s like opening a door to a whole new world.（學習一門新語言就像是打開了一扇通往新世界的大門。）」
- 用於類比：這個表達還可以用來將一種情況與另一種已知的情況作比較，從而強調相似之處。例如：「Trying to solve this math problem, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack.（試著解這道數學題就像是在大海撈針。）」
Today's Sentences
- It’s like eating ice cream.
- It’s like hiking in the mountains.
- It’s like you’re always on my mind.
- It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
- It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s like eating ice cream.
Situation 1
Have you ever tried sorbet?
No, I haven’t.
It’s like eating ice cream.
But it’s actually dairy-free.
但其實是不含乳製品的
That sounds really good.
I’d love to try it some time.
我很想找時間試試看。
Situation 2
What are you eating?
It’s strawberry gelato.
Gelato?
What’s that?
那是什麼？
It’s like eating ice cream.
It’s really good, wanna try some?
真的很好吃，你想試試看嗎？
02
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 1
How was your day trip?
It was great.
We went trekking for a few days and camped out for a few nights.
我們徒步旅行了幾天，並露營了幾個晚上。
What’s trekking?
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 2
Hey, I heard you went on a trekking trip.
I did.
It was great!
真的很棒！
What’s it like?
Is it like going for a walk?
這像是去散步嗎？
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Trekking excursions are usually over a few days.
「Trekking excursions」通常需要幾天的時間。
03
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
Situation 1
How are you?
I’m good.
I miss you.
我想你。
I miss you too.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
彷彿你一直在我心上。
You’re so sweet.
I think about you all the time too.
我也一直在想你。
Situation 2
How have you been?
I’ve been good.
I wish you were here.
希望你在這裡。
I know the feeling.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
就像你總是在我心中。
Hopefully, we can see each other soon.
04
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
Situation 1
It’s so nice to get away from everyday life.
It really is.
I’m glad you’re having a good time.
我很高興你過得愉快。
Look at the sky.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
這就像我們旅行時看到的日落。
The hues of red, orange, and pink are absolutely stunning.
Situation 2
The sky is beautiful this evening.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip to Hawaii.
It does have the same feel.
I'd love to go back one day.
05
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Situation 1
Do you want to try this cannoli with ricotta cream?
What’s ricotta cream?
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
It’s whipped and sweetened ricotta cheese.
這是攪打並加糖的ricotta乳酪。
I’d love to try it!
Situation 2
What’s custard?
It’s a creamy dessert made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar.
It sounds kinda like pudding.
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Writer's Note
"Like" is used to compare or show similarities between two or more objects or individuals. It is often used to highlight resemblances as well.
Remember: "Like" is a preposition. It is used before a noun or a pronoun which acts as its object.
- She is like her sister.
- He is a lawyer like his father.
- The Olympic athlete runs like a cheetah.
- You got your hair cut just like me.
- Like his parents, he studies music.
What kinds of similarities in your life can you tell us about? What is studying with Welling like? What are you like? Who do you look like within your family? We'd love to hear about you.
