Meaning
用法範例:
注意事項:
使用「You shouldn’t」時,語氣應該保持友善和建設性,確保對方感受到你的關心而非批評。這樣可以使對方更容易接受你的建議。
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
過度工作不會帶給你快樂。
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
只要關閉這個帳戶,我就會請一段時間的假。
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
這裡有面紙。
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
過去這個星期,我一直熬夜趕工這個專案,以確保能夠準時完成。
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
通往成功沒有電梯,你必須走樓梯。
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
抱歉讓你久等。
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
我已經在這裡等了一個小時。
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
而且我已經盡力提早出門了。
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
我什麼時候讓你等這麼久了。
Today!
You were late today!
你今天遲到了!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
請注意你的禮儀。
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
很抱歉。
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
這非常美味。
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
你不應該張著嘴吃東西。
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
那我們明年的旅行怎麼樣?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
夏威夷之行會花掉我不少錢。
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
但是,你知道如果我不這樣做會發生什麼嗎?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
男人該怎麼辦呢?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡
