Meaning
例子：
1. 你朋友問你明天是否有會議，你可以回答：「I'm pretty sure we have a meeting tomorrow.」意思是你相當有把握明天有會議，但可能還是會留有一點點不確定性。
2. 當有人懷疑某個事實，而你知道這個事實是正確的，你可以說：「I'm pretty sure that's correct.」表示你對此事有很大的信心。
這個表達通常用於日常對話中，讓交流更為自然且不失自信。Today's Sentences
- I’m pretty sure this is broken.
- I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
- I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
- I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
- I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
Situation 1
Is something wrong with the toaster?
The bread comes out burnt.
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
我很確定這是壞掉了。
I’ll take a look at it when I get back from work.
If it’s unfixable, I guess we need to get a new one.
Situation 2
What are you looking at?
I’m looking at our vacuum cleaner.
Why?
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
It keeps spitting out the dust that it picks up.
它不斷地吐出它吸起來的灰塵。
02
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
It’s really cloudy today.
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Well, you look different.
What’s with your hair?
你的頭髮怎麼了？
Well, I'll buy you a coffee if I’m wrong.
Situation 2
Why did you bring an umbrella?
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
I do see some clouds coming in.
I always sense a sweet smell in the air right before it rains.
And today is one of those days.
而今天就是這樣的一天。
03
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
Situation 1
I can’t believe we got tickets to the game today.
We’re super lucky.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
我很確定體育館已經滿座了。
I wonder how many seats are left.
I overheard someone say it’s a sold out game.
Situation 2
It's my first time in the luxury box.
Me too.
My boss was really happy to give us tickets for the game.
我的老闆很高興能給我們比賽的門票。
Look at all the people pouring into the stadium.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed tonight’s game.
04
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 1
So when are you meeting your new man?
We’re going out for dinner on Friday night.
What are you going to wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 2
Are you ready for your interview?
I am.
I’ve gone over so many mock situations.
我已經經歷了很多模擬情境。
What will you wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Everything I have looks so old.
我所有的衣服看起來都好舊。
05
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
Situation 1
Did you see those pictures of the garbage washed up on the beach?
I did. There was so much plastic.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
我很確定這對環境有害。
Honestly, the ocean is being poisoned with all this waste.
I agree.
I feel so bad for the animals who suffer from it.
我為那些因此受苦的動物感到非常難過。
Situation 2
What’s that floating on the water?
It kinda looks like oil.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
I think so too.
Let’s call and report this.
讓我們打電話報告這件事。
Writer's Note
To be "pretty sure" of something means that you are quite confident that something is true; or at least 'close to certain'. We cannot really measure how true something is but we can infer that what they say is somewhat or entirely truthful. However, it is important to note that you should always consider the stress, pitch, and volume to determine whether their claims are true or not. Here are some alternatives and I'm certain they are interchangeable with "I'm pretty sure".
- I'm fairly certain
- I'm confident
- I believe
- I'm almost positive
- I have a strong feeling
- I have no doubt
- I know for a fact
Go ahead! Use the sentences above or make up your own awesome sentences and practice, practice, practice!
