Meaning
「I have an eye for」は、特定のものを見分ける才能やセンスがあることを意味します。例えば、芸術作品やファッション、デザインなどに対して優れた観察力や判断力を持っているときに使います。
この表現を使うと、自分が特定の分野で他の人よりも優れた目利きであることを示すことができます。例えば、「I have an eye for fashion」と言えば、ファッションに対するセンスがあるという意味になります。
日常会話や仕事の場面で、自分の得意分野をアピールしたいときに便利な表現です。相手に自信を持って自分の強みを伝えることができます。
Today's Sentences
- I have an eye for color.
- I have an eye for fashion.
- I have an eye for fine art.
- I have an eye for good books.
- I have an eye for strong athletes.
- Writer's Note
01
I have an eye for color.
Situation 1
I’m having trouble deciding on color palettes.
I have an eye for color.
Definitely, this one and that one.
確かに、こちらとあちらです。
Really?
I never would have put those two colors together.
その二つの色を一緒にするなんて考えたこともありませんでした。
I guess it comes from a lot of errors and mistakes from the past.
Situation 2
Hey, can I ask for some advice?
Sure.
I’m not sure if these colors go together.
I have an eye for color.
And these colors do complement each other well.
そして、これらの色はお互いによく調和しています。
02
I have an eye for fashion.
Situation 1
I love your outfit today!
Are you going somewhere after work?
仕事の後にどこか行く予定ですか?
I have an eye for fashion and just wanted to try this new trend.
It looks amazing on you!
I just added some sheer layers underneath.
You should try it!
あなたも試してみてください!
Situation 2
So what are your strengths?
Well, I believe that I have an eye for fashion.
We definitely appreciate that quality here since we deal with textiles.
Trends help direct the industry but the environment is changing how we approach textiles for the future.
03
I have an eye for fine art.
Situation 1
What do you think of this painting?
I love the contrast of light and dark that is suggestive of a pensive mood.
That was really insightful.
Thank you for expressing your thoughts.
あなたの考えを表現してくれてありがとうございます。
I have an eye for fine art and enjoy these art exhibitions very much.
Situation 2
I have an eye for fine art.
And I think your collection of paintings and sculptures are exquisite.
そして、あなたの絵画と彫刻のコレクションは素晴らしいと思います。
Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the event.
イベントを楽しんでいただけていると聞いて、とても嬉しいです。
Do you have a website that I can visit for updates and upcoming shows?
Of course.
It’s finessenewyork@artwork.com.
それは finessenewyork@artwork.comです。
04
I have an eye for good books.
Situation 1
What are you reading?
It’s a novel that I just got from the used bookstore.
Don’t you prefer buying a new book from acclaimed authors?
Well, I have an eye for good books.
And I don’t always agree with the recommendations that bookstores offer.
そして、本屋が提供する「recommendations」にいつも賛成するわけではありません。
Situation 2
I always see you reading articles.
Yea, I can never find the right book for me.
I have an eye for good books.
What kind of books do you enjoy?
どんな本を楽しんでいますか?
I enjoy science and adventure fiction.
Maybe we could drop by the bookstore together.
一緒に書店に立ち寄るのはどうでしょうか。
05
I have an eye for strong athletes.
Situation 1
I have an eye for strong athletes.
It’s part of my job.
それは私の仕事の一部です。
Does that mean you’re a scout?
Yes, I’m in the sports industry and scout new talent for sports teams.
That sounds like a lot of fun.
Situation 2
That player is going to gain a lot of popularity.
How do you know?
He doesn’t seem to be getting much attention now.
彼は今あまり注目されていないように見えます。
I have an eye for strong athletes and I bet you that he’ll be the next star of the team.
Really? I’ll keep a tab on him.
I had no idea that you had a knack for picking out good players.
あなたには優れた選手を見抜く才能があるとは知りませんでした。
Writer's Note
We've learned that "having an eye" for something means that you have an ability to see detail and appreciate the details of something. Did you know that you can "Have an ear" for something? "Having an ear for something" means that you are good at hearing and repeating sounds in speech or in music.
- She's always had an ear for classical music.
- My brother has an ear for producing music.
- My parents teach Spanish at the University, they definitely have an ear for languages.
- I think I have a good ear for learning languages. Including English, I can speak Japanese, Spanish, and French fluently.
- He's my favorite stand-up comedian. His impersonations are hilarious because he has an ear for the subtleties of one's speech.