Meaning
用法：這個短語常用於承認自己的錯誤、誇讚別人的成就，或者在某些情況下表示驚訝。例如，「I have to admit that you did a great job」意指「我必須承認，你做得非常好」。這樣的句子通常帶有某種誠實和謙遜的語氣。
無論是在日常對話還是正式場合，這個表達都能有效地展現出說話者的開明態度和誠懇。這不僅有助於增進彼此之間的理解，也能促進更誠實的交流。
Today's Sentences
- I have to admit that she is pretty.
- I have to admit that you were right.
- I have to admit that my health has improved.
- I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
- I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
- Writer's Note
01
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Situation 1
Your kids are beautiful!
Especially your daughter.
尤其是您的女兒。
I have to admit that she is pretty.
You must be extremely proud of them.
I am.
Situation 2
You and your wife look amazing tonight.
Thanks!
I have to admit that she is pretty.
我必須承認，她真的很漂亮。
It’s so great to see you two so happy.
I'm really happy that I found the one.
02
I have to admit that you were right.
Situation 1
Aren’t you glad that you ordered the steak?
I have to admit that you were right.
I knew you wouldn’t be happy with a salmon salad.
You know me too well.
Situation 2
Didn’t I tell you that it was dangerous?
I have to admit that you were right.
You would've gotten hurt if you'd bought that secondhand motorbike.
Thank goodness I decided to buy a car instead.
03
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been doing well.
I know you were sick a few years ago.
Are things better?
現在有好一點嗎？
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Thank you for asking.
謝謝你的關心。
Situation 2
You look great! How have you been?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
That’s wonderful to hear.
I’ve been cancer-free for 6 years now.
04
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Situation 1
Are these for me?
Yes!
Happy Birthday.
生日快樂。
You didn’t have to.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful though.
不過，我必須承認這些花真漂亮。
I thought you’d like them.
Situation 2
Look at all these flowers!
Surprise!
I thought I’d decorate the house for you.
我想為你裝飾這個家。
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Our home looks and smells amazing!
我們的家看起來和聞起來都很棒！
I hope this makes your day.
05
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Situation 1
Did you make lunch for everyone at the office?
I did!
Help yourself to a sandwich!
自己拿個三明治吃吧！
Wow, I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Thank you.
You should have seconds!
你應該再來一份！
Situation 2
Do you wanna try this sandwich I made?
Wow!
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
我必須承認這個三明治非常美味。
I hope you aren’t too full before dinner.
Don't worry, I always leave room for dinner.
Writer's Note
Depending on the situation, "to admit" something means to affirm a truth or to positively confess to engaging a specific thought, statement or action.
Affirming the truth means you say 'yes' or to confirm that something is true. The examples given above are more like truth affirming phrases.
Another way you "admit to something" is if you confess to an action that you are guilty of or feel bad about. In this case, you may tell your husband that you cheated on him. You could tell your parents that you shoplifted from the mall or confess to a serious crime.
What kind of actions or thoughts can you tell us about? What have you felt bad about in the past? Let us know!
