Meaning
"It sounds like"은 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 듣고, 그 내용이 어떻게 들리는지에 대한 첫인상을 표현할 때 사용하는 영어 표현입니다. 주로 상대방의 설명이나 이야기를 듣고 그에 대한 의견이나 추측을 덧붙일 때 많이 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 친구가 "나는 어제 새로운 식당에 갔는데, 음식이 정말 맛있었어!"라고 말했을 때, "It sounds like you had a great time!"이라고 대답할 수 있습니다. 이는 친구의 경험이 즐거웠다는 인상을 받았음을 나타냅니다.
"It sounds like"은 상대방의 말을 듣고 그 말이 주는 느낌이나 추측을 전달할 때 유용합니다. 직접적인 확신보다는 상대방의 이야기를 듣고 나름의 해석이나 반응을 제공하는 표현입니다. 비슷한 표현으로 "It seems like"이나 "It looks like"도 있으나, "It sounds like"은 청각적인 정보에 기반한 판단을 내릴 때 주로 사용됩니다.
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.
나는 항상 배우고 싶었어요.
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?
어떤 아이디어 있나요?
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.
그렇지만 정말 많은 옷차림과 행사가 있어.
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?
어떤 판매자를 방문할 예정인가요?
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?
가고 싶어?
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.
정말 멋진 사람들을 많이 만났어요.
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
다음에는 나와 함께 가자.
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
모두가 매우 행복해 보였어요.
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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