Meaning
Выражение «It sounds like» часто используется в английском языке, чтобы описать впечатление или предположение, основанное на услышанном. Например, если кто-то рассказывает вам о своих планах на отпуск, вы можете ответить: «It sounds like a great idea!» Это означает, что, по вашему мнению, идея действительно хорошая, основываясь на том, что вы услышали.
Использование: Это выражение помогает выразить ваше отношение или мнение, когда вы не уверены на 100% или когда информация исходит от другого человека. «It sounds like» можно использовать для выражения сочувствия, удивления или даже скептицизма в зависимости от контекста. Например, «It sounds like you had a tough day» может передавать сочувствие.
Примеры:
- «It sounds like he is really enjoying his new job.» — Похоже, что он действительно наслаждается своей новой работой.
- «It sounds like you need some rest.» — Кажется, вам необходим отдых.
- «It sounds like a lot of fun!» — Звучит как что-то очень веселое!
Используйте «It sounds like», чтобы деликатно выразить ваше мнение или впечатление, основываясь на услышанном. Это поможет вам лучше взаимодействовать с окружающими и показать свою заинтересованность в их рассказах и переживаниях.
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.
Я всегда хотел научиться.
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?
Есть какие-нибудь идеи?
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.
Но приходится часто наряжаться и ходить на мероприятия.
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?
Какие торговцы вы планируете посетить?
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?
Хочешь пойти?
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.
Я встретил так много замечательных людей.
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
В следующий раз вам стоит пойти со мной.
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
Все выглядели очень счастливыми.
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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