Meaning
"I have an eye for"는 특정한 것에 대한 안목이나 감각이 있다는 뜻입니다. 예를 들어, "I have an eye for fashion"이라고 하면 패션에 대한 안목이 있다는 의미입니다. 이 표현은 주로 예술, 디자인, 디테일 등 특정 분야에서 뛰어난 관찰력이나 감식안을 가졌을 때 사용합니다.
일상 대화에서 "I have an eye for"는 상대방에게 자신의 특별한 능력이나 감각을 강조할 때 유용합니다. 예를 들어, 친구가 인테리어 디자인에 대해 이야기할 때 "I have an eye for interior design"이라고 말하면, 당신이 인테리어에 대한 뛰어난 감각이 있음을 나타낼 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 때로 칭찬의 의미로도 사용됩니다. 누군가가 뛰어난 감각을 보여줄 때 "You really have an eye for detail"이라고 말하면, 그 사람의 세부사항에 대한 뛰어난 관찰력을 칭찬하는 것이 됩니다.
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.
확실히, 이 것과 저 것.
Really?
I never would have put those two colors together.
저는 그 두 가지 색을 함께 사용하지 않았을 거예요.
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.
그리고 이 색상들은 서로 잘 어울립니다.
02
I have an eye for fashion.
Situation 1
I love your outfit today!
Are you going somewhere after work?
퇴근 후에 어디 가시나요?
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!
너도 한번 시도해 봐!
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.
생각을 표현해 주셔서 감사합니다.
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.
그리고 저는 당신의 그림과 조각 작품 컬렉션이 매우 훌륭하다고 생각합니다.
Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the event.
이 행사를 즐기고 계시다니 정말 기쁩니다.
Do you have a website that I can visit for updates and upcoming shows?
Of course.
It’s finessenewyork@artwork.com.
이메일 주소는 finessenewyork@artwork.com입니다.
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.
그리고 서점이 제공하는 추천과 항상 동의하지는 않아요.
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?
어떤 종류의 책을 즐기시나요?
I enjoy science and adventure fiction.
Maybe we could drop by the bookstore together.
아마도 서점에 함께 들를 수 있을 것 같아요.
05
I have an eye for strong athletes.
Situation 1
I have an eye for strong athletes.
It’s part of my job.
이것은 제 직업의 일부입니다.
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.
그는 지금 별로 주목받고 있는 것 같지 않아요.
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.
네가 좋은 선수들을 잘 찾아내는 재능이 있는 줄은 전혀 몰랐어.
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.
