Meaning
- 語法結構：這個片語是「You had better」的縮寫形式，後面通常接動詞原形。例如：「You'd better see a doctor」（你最好去看醫生）。
- 使用場合：當你想強烈建議某人做某事，或提醒他們注意某事的重要性時，可以使用這個表達。例如，當朋友感冒時，你可以說「You'd better take some rest」來建議他休息。
- 注意事項：因為「You'd better」帶有一定的警告意味，因此在比較正式或禮貌的場合，應該謹慎使用，以免讓對方感到不舒服。
Today's Sentences
- You’d better wear a hat.
- You’d better pack lightly.
- You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
- You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
- You’d better bring some good headphones.
- Writer's Note
01
You’d better wear a hat.
Situation 1
They say it’s going to be really sunny today.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a beautiful day.
聽起來今天會是個美好的一天。
You’d better wear a hat.
I’ll wear my new sun hat.
Situation 2
The sun is scorching hot today.
The best thing to do in this kind of weather is cover up.
I agree.
You’d better wear a hat.
你最好戴帽子。
I’m going to pack some extra sunscreen and UV umbrellas too.
02
You’d better pack lightly.
Situation 1
It’s cold here but it’s really warm where we’re going.
Really?
What should I take then?
那我應該怎麼辦？
You’d better pack lightly.
Good idea.
Situation 2
You’re not taking all these clothes, are you?
Is it too much?
You’d better pack lightly.
It’s only a 10 day trip.
這只是10天的旅程。
Maybe I’ll just pack the essentials then.
03
You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
Situation 1
You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
That’s a good idea.
How about these ones?
Those are perfect!
Situation 2
Can you check over the things I packed?
Everything looks great.
But you’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
不過你最好帶一副sunglasses。
Got it.
Sometimes you can never find a good pair when you need one while on vacation.
04
You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
Situation 1
Do you need anything from the store?
Actually, you’d better buy some bread for dinner.
Ok sure.
What kind of bread do you need?
你需要什麼樣的麵包？
Dinner rolls would be great if they have any.
Situation 2
I’m going to stop by the market, do you need anything?
You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
We’re having soup.
我們要喝湯
How about baguettes?
Baguettes are perfect.
You might wanna pick up a few loaves.
你可能會想多買幾條。
05
You’d better bring some good headphones.
Situation 1
I think I’ve packed everything I need.
You’d better bring some good headphones.
Why?
Because those earbuds they give you on the plane are horrible.
Situation 2
I don’t know what to pack for my business trip.
Well, a few professional outfits and one casual.
And shoes to match.
還有搭配的鞋子。
Sounds good.
I like watching a movie or listening to music when I’m winding down.
我喜歡在放鬆的時候看電影或聽音樂。
You’d better bring some good headphones then.
Writer's Note
"Should" is a modal verb that we use to give advice but it could also mean that you expect something to happen in the future.
Here are a few examples:
- You should try to sleep earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go camping.
The past tense of "should" is "should have" + past participle.
"Had better" is quite similar, but has an urgent tone that may cause feelings of threat or intimidation.
Here are a few examples:
- You’d better sleep earlier or you’ll age faster.
- He’d better eat healthier before he gets cancer.
- We’d better go camping since it will be the last warm weekend before winter.
