Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
- Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
- Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
- Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
- Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
01
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Well, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I guess I overdid it and sprained my ankle.
You’re going to need some physiotherapy to repair the damage.
Situation 2
It looks like you’ve got tendinitis.
Is it serious?
No, it should be manageable.
But try to incorporate a few recovery days in between workouts.
Nhưng hãy cố gắng xen kẽ một vài ngày phục hồi giữa các buổi tập luyện.
I’ll take your advice into consideration.
02
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Unfortunately, yes.
It’ll affect your grade.
Nó sẽ ảnh hưởng đến điểm số của bạn.
I’m sorry but I don’t understand how I could fail.
I did the research and I believe my paper was well written.
Tôi đã nghiên cứu và tôi tin rằng bài luận của mình đã được viết tốt.
If you feel that you want to appeal your grade, you should file an appeal letter with admin.
Situation 2
Professor M, I received a C- for my overall grade.
Looks like you did.
The last assignment affected your grade.
Bài tập cuối cùng đã ảnh hưởng đến điểm số của bạn.
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Yes, unfortunately your paper was written poorly this semester.
03
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Situation 1
We can’t seem to find our flight on the departure board.
May I see your e-tickets?
It looks like there’s a problem with your flight.
Có vẻ như có vấn đề với chuyến bay của bạn.
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Unfortunately, yes.
Situation 2
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Yes, it’s been cancelled.
It’s been rescheduled for 11am tomorrow morning.
Nó đã được dời lại vào 11 giờ sáng ngày mai.
Where do I stay until then?
You can either make a claim and receive a refund.
Or we can offer you hotel accommodation that includes a breakfast voucher.
Hoặc chúng tôi có thể cung cấp cho bạn chỗ ở tại khách sạn bao gồm phiếu ăn sáng.
04
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
Situation 1
Overall, your health is in good standing.
Just make sure you keep alcohol to a minimum.
Chỉ cần đảm bảo rằng bạn hạn chế rượu bia ở mức tối thiểu.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
A glass a day is a great rule.
Everything in moderation, right?
Mọi thứ đều nên có chừng mực, đúng không?
Great.
Thanks for seeing me today.
Cảm ơn bạn đã gặp tôi hôm nay.
Situation 2
Do you enjoy drinking?
On average, how many drinks do you consume a week?
Trung bình, bạn tiêu thụ bao nhiêu đồ uống mỗi tuần?
Probably a bottle of wine, a few times a week.
That doesn’t seem too bad.
Generally, my rule for patients is to enjoy those drinks but choose a minimum per day.
Thông thường, quy tắc của tôi đối với bệnh nhân là tận hưởng những đồ uống đó nhưng chọn một lượng tối thiểu mỗi ngày.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
05
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 1
Welcome to Palm Tree Resorts.
I’m here to check-in.
I can help you with that.
Have you heard of our surf lesson promotion?
Bạn đã nghe về chương trình khuyến mãi học lướt sóng của chúng tôi chưa?
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 2
Our hotel just launched free lessons for our guests.
What lessons do you offer?
You’ve come during surfing season and the waters are perfect at this time of year.
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
