Meaning
「It sounds like」という表現は、誰かが言ったことや音で感じたことに対して、自分の推測や印象を述べるときに使います。このフレーズは、何かを聞いた結果としての感覚を伝える役割を果たします。
例えば、友達が新しい映画について話しているときに、「It sounds like a great movie」と言うことで、その映画が素晴らしいものであるという印象を持っていることを示します。ここで「It sounds like」は、実際にその映画を見たわけではないけれど、話を聞いてそう思った、というニュアンスを含んでいます。
また、この表現は提案やアドバイスをするときにも使われます。例えば、「It sounds like you should see a doctor」と言えば、話の内容から医者に行くべきだと感じたことを伝えることができます。
このように、「It sounds like」は、聞いた情報に基づいて自分の考えや感想を述べるときに便利なフレーズです。
Today's Sentences
- It sounds like fun.
- It sounds like a good idea.
- It sounds like show business.
- It sounds like an exciting event.
- It sounds like last night was great.
- Writer's Note
01
It sounds like fun.
Situation 1
Do you wanna go on a trip to Mexico with me?
It sounds like fun.
It’s all-inclusive.
Let me know the details!
Situation 2
I want to try boxing.
Really?
I always wanted to learn.
ずっと学びたいと思っていました。
Do you wanna register together?
It sounds like fun!
02
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 1
How about dinner and drinks tonight?
Sounds great!
Maybe we should take a taxi.
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 2
How can we fill this empty space?
I’m not sure.
Any ideas?
何かアイデアはありますか？
Maybe we could buy some plants?
It sounds like a good idea.
03
It sounds like show business.
Situation 1
How’s your new acting role going?
Pretty good.
There’s so much dressing up and going to events though.
でも、たくさんの着飾りとイベントに行くことがありますね。
Well, it sounds like show business.
I'm trying to make the most of this experience.
Situation 2
I’ve been so exhausted with all these shows.
Going on tour must take a toll on your health.
I love performing but it’s very tiring.
It sounds like show business.
04
It sounds like an exciting event.
Situation 1
I’m looking forward to the food and wine festival!
It sounds like an exciting event.
What vendors will you visit?
どのベンダーに訪問する予定ですか？
I’ll be looking at beverage vendors this year.
I heard there'd be a lot of new wine and beer promotions during the festival.
Situation 2
I’m attending the World Series game tonight.
It sounds like an exciting event.
I got free tickets to some great seats.
Wanna go?
行きたいですか？
I’d love to!
05
It sounds like last night was great.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was so much fun.
I met so many amazing people.
たくさんの素晴らしい人々に出会いました。
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
次回は一緒に来るべきです。
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
みんなとても嬉しそうでした。
It sounds like last night was great.
His friends made such beautiful toasts.
Writer's Note
"like" + noun or pronoun = a ressemblance between people or objects.
- She's like her mom.
- He's got the bluest eyes just like his dad.
- He's like the Babe Ruth of Asia.
- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He's just like his mother.
"as if/as though" = used after "look", "seem", "feel" to express an impression.
- It looks as if he's got a new car.
- She looks as if she's still sad.
- He looks as if he's bored.
- They look as if they're ready to fight.
TIP: it depends on the situation but you can interchange "like" and "as if/as though" if you're talking about similarities in the context of the dialogue.
Try it out!
It sounds like👉It sounds as if
It looks like👉It looks as if
He acts like👉He acts as if
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