Meaning
Sử dụng:
- Khi bạn muốn diễn tả sự suy đoán hoặc ấn tượng dựa trên thông tin nghe được. Ví dụ: “It sounds like you had a great weekend!” (Nghe có vẻ như bạn đã có một cuối tuần tuyệt vời!)
- Khi bạn muốn thể hiện sự đồng cảm hoặc hiểu biết về tình huống của người khác. Ví dụ: “It sounds like you're having a tough day.” (Nghe có vẻ như bạn đang có một ngày khó khăn.)
Hãy nhớ rằng "It sounds like" không chỉ dừng lại ở việc diễn đạt thông tin mà còn thể hiện sự quan tâm và thấu hiểu đối với người nói chuyện. Sử dụng cụm từ này có thể giúp bạn xây dựng mối quan hệ tốt hơn với người đối thoại thông qua việc thể hiện rằng bạn đang lắng nghe và hiểu họ.
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.
Tôi luôn muốn học.
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?
Bạn có ý tưởng nào không?
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.
Tuy nhiên, có rất nhiều việc phải ăn diện và tham dự các sự kiện.
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?
Bạn sẽ ghé thăm những gian hàng nào?
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?
Bạn có muốn đi không?
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.
Tôi đã gặp rất nhiều người tuyệt vời.
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
Bạn nên đi cùng tôi lần sau.
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
Mọi người trông rất vui vẻ.
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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