Meaning
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.
Chắc chắn là cái này và cái kia.
Really?
I never would have put those two colors together.
Tôi chưa bao giờ nghĩ sẽ kết hợp hai màu đó với nhau.
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.
Và những màu sắc này phối hợp với nhau rất tốt.
02
I have an eye for fashion.
Situation 1
I love your outfit today!
Are you going somewhere after work?
Bạn có đi đâu sau giờ làm việc không?
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!
Bạn nên thử đi!
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.
Cảm ơn bạn đã bày tỏ suy nghĩ của mình.
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.
Và tôi nghĩ bộ sưu tập tranh và điêu khắc của bạn rất tinh tế.
Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the event.
Tôi rất vui khi biết rằng bạn đang tận hưởng sự kiện này.
Do you have a website that I can visit for updates and upcoming shows?
Of course.
It’s finessenewyork@artwork.com.
Đó là finessenewyork@artwork.com.
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.
Và tôi không phải lúc nào cũng đồng ý với các gợi ý mà các hiệu sách đưa ra.
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?
Bạn thích loại sách nào?
I enjoy science and adventure fiction.
Maybe we could drop by the bookstore together.
Có thể chúng ta có thể ghé qua nhà sách cùng nhau.
05
I have an eye for strong athletes.
Situation 1
I have an eye for strong athletes.
It’s part of my job.
Đó là một phần công việc của tôi.
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.
Hiện giờ anh ấy có vẻ không nhận được nhiều sự chú ý.
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.
Tôi không biết rằng bạn có khả năng chọn ra những cầu thủ giỏi.
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.
