Meaning
영어 표현 "Maybe we should"는 어떤 행동을 제안할 때 사용할 수 있는 문구입니다. 이 표현은 상대방에게 특정 행동을 고려해보자는 뜻을 전달합니다. 예를 들어, 새로운 식당을 가보고 싶을 때 "Maybe we should try the new restaurant"라고 말할 수 있습니다.
"Maybe we should"는 확신이 없는 상태에서 상대방에게 제안을 하거나, 함께 의논하고 싶을 때 유용합니다. 이 표현은 상대방의 의견을 존중하며, 강요 없이 부드럽게 의견을 제시하는 효과적인 방법입니다. 그러므로 이 표현은 일상 대화뿐만 아니라 회의나 토론에서도 자주 사용됩니다.
또한, "Maybe we should"는 문제를 해결하거나 계획을 세울 때도 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, "Maybe we should leave earlier to avoid traffic"라고 하면, 교통 체증을 피하기 위해 일찍 출발하는 것이 좋겠다고 제안하는 의미입니다.
이처럼 "Maybe we should"는 다양한 상황에서 사용되어 상대방과의 대화를 부드럽고 협조적인 분위기로 이끌어주는 역할을 합니다.
Today's Sentences
- Maybe we should hug it out.
- Maybe we should take a break.
- Maybe we should call back later.
- Maybe we should ask for directions.
- Maybe we should go our separate ways.
- Writer's Note
01
Maybe we should hug it out.
Situation 1
I’m tired of being mad at you.
Maybe we should hug it out.
Okay.
Doesn’t it feel better to get along?
Situation 2
Are you okay?
Well, I’ve been sad for the past month or so.
Losing a pet is like losing a family member.
Maybe we should hug it out.
아마도 우리 서로 포옹하며 위로해야 할지도 몰라요.
I’d love a hug.
02
Maybe we should take a break.
Situation 1
I can’t stand it when you complain about things that are your responsibility.
Really?
Maybe we should take a break then.
그럼 잠시 쉬는 게 좋겠어요.
Take a break meaning break up?
Yes.
Situation 2
Maybe we should take a break.
Sure.
This meeting is running longer than I thought it would.
이 회의가 생각보다 길어지고 있네요.
Let’s meet back in 30 minutes.
Sounds good.
03
Maybe we should call back later.
Situation 1
The lines are busy.
Maybe we should call back later.
I don’t understand why they would have such high call volumes at this hour of the evening.
Me neither.
I’m sure they take all their calls in order.
그들은 분명히 모든 전화를 순서대로 받을 거야.
Situation 2
She isn’t answering her phone.
Maybe we should call back later.
She must be busy at work.
I’ll leave her a message.
메시지를 남겨야겠어요.
Okay.
04
Maybe we should ask for directions.
Situation 1
What road are we on?
I have no idea.
And my phone just died so I can’t access the map.
그리고 내 전화기가 방전돼서 지도를 볼 수 없어.
Maybe we should ask for directions.
I’ll go to the gas station and ask.
Situation 2
I thought the store was on the second floor?
That’s what I thought as well.
Maybe we should ask for directions.
Good idea.
05
Maybe we should go our separate ways.
Situation 1
Maybe we should go our separate ways.
Are you seriously breaking up with me over this?
You lied and lied again to cover it up.
I told you that I’m sorry.
Situation 2
This company isn’t going in the direction that I expected.
I agree.
Maybe we should go out separate ways.
Ok.
I’ll contact the executive team to make the necessary arrangements.
필요한 준비를 위해 경영팀에 연락하겠습니다.
Writer's Note
Should = Ought to
"Should" is used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do. The sentences above show "Maybe we should" but you can interchange "Should" and "ought to". They have similar meanings and uses however, "ought to" is more formal and less common than "should".
- We should go to the market. 👉 We ought to go to the market.
- You should grow your hair longer. 👉 You ought to grow your hair longer.
- She should study harder. 👉 She ought to study harder.
- He should stop using bad words. 👉 He ought to stop using bad words.
- They should work more efficiently. 👉 They ought to work more efficiently.
