Meaning
Ví dụ, khi bạn nói: “I’m pretty sure it will rain tomorrow”, điều đó có nghĩa là bạn đã nghe dự báo thời tiết hoặc nhận thấy dấu hiệu trời mây đen, và bạn tin rằng ngày mai sẽ có mưa, nhưng vẫn có khả năng nhỏ là thời tiết có thể thay đổi.
Sử dụng “I’m pretty sure” giúp bạn diễn đạt ý kiến hoặc dự đoán của mình một cách tự tin nhưng không tuyệt đối, cho phép người nghe hiểu rằng bạn vẫn mở lòng cho khả năng khác có thể xảy ra.
Today's Sentences
- I’m pretty sure this is broken.
- I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
- I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
- I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
- I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
Situation 1
Is something wrong with the toaster?
The bread comes out burnt.
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
Tôi khá chắc chắn là cái này bị hỏng.
I’ll take a look at it when I get back from work.
If it’s unfixable, I guess we need to get a new one.
Situation 2
What are you looking at?
I’m looking at our vacuum cleaner.
Why?
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
It keeps spitting out the dust that it picks up.
Nó cứ liên tục nhả ra bụi mà nó đã hút vào.
02
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
It’s really cloudy today.
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Well, you look different.
What’s with your hair?
Tóc của bạn có chuyện gì thế?
Well, I'll buy you a coffee if I’m wrong.
Situation 2
Why did you bring an umbrella?
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
I do see some clouds coming in.
I always sense a sweet smell in the air right before it rains.
And today is one of those days.
Và hôm nay là một trong những ngày như vậy.
03
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
Situation 1
I can’t believe we got tickets to the game today.
We’re super lucky.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
Tôi khá chắc chắn rằng sân vận động đang chật kín người.
I wonder how many seats are left.
I overheard someone say it’s a sold out game.
Situation 2
It's my first time in the luxury box.
Me too.
My boss was really happy to give us tickets for the game.
Sếp của tôi đã rất vui khi tặng chúng tôi vé xem trận đấu.
Look at all the people pouring into the stadium.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed tonight’s game.
04
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 1
So when are you meeting your new man?
We’re going out for dinner on Friday night.
What are you going to wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 2
Are you ready for your interview?
I am.
I’ve gone over so many mock situations.
Tôi đã trải qua rất nhiều tình huống giả định.
What will you wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Everything I have looks so old.
Mọi thứ tôi có trông cũ quá.
05
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
Situation 1
Did you see those pictures of the garbage washed up on the beach?
I did. There was so much plastic.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
Tôi khá chắc chắn rằng nó có hại cho môi trường.
Honestly, the ocean is being poisoned with all this waste.
I agree.
I feel so bad for the animals who suffer from it.
Tôi cảm thấy rất tệ cho những con vật phải chịu đựng điều đó.
Situation 2
What’s that floating on the water?
It kinda looks like oil.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
I think so too.
Let’s call and report this.
Hãy gọi điện và báo cáo việc này.
Writer's Note
To be "pretty sure" of something means that you are quite confident that something is true; or at least 'close to certain'. We cannot really measure how true something is but we can infer that what they say is somewhat or entirely truthful. However, it is important to note that you should always consider the stress, pitch, and volume to determine whether their claims are true or not. Here are some alternatives and I'm certain they are interchangeable with "I'm pretty sure".
- I'm fairly certain
- I'm confident
- I believe
- I'm almost positive
- I have a strong feeling
- I have no doubt
- I know for a fact
Go ahead! Use the sentences above or make up your own awesome sentences and practice, practice, practice!
