Meaning
1. Đưa ra lời khuyên: Khi bạn muốn gợi ý ai đó không làm một việc gì vì nó có thể không tốt, bạn có thể nói “You shouldn’t”. Ví dụ, nếu thời tiết lạnh và có người muốn đi ra ngoài mà không mặc áo ấm, bạn có thể nói: “You shouldn’t go out without a coat.”
2. Cảnh báo về hậu quả: Đôi khi “You shouldn’t” được dùng để nhấn mạnh rằng một hành động có thể gây ra hậu quả xấu. Ví dụ, “You shouldn’t eat too much candy before bed, it’s bad for your teeth.”
Việc sử dụng “You shouldn’t” giúp thể hiện sự quan tâm đến người khác và cung cấp hướng dẫn nhẹ nhàng về những gì nên tránh.Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
Làm việc quá sức sẽ không mang lại hạnh phúc cho bạn.
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
Chỉ cần đóng tài khoản này và sau đó tôi sẽ xin nghỉ một chút.
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
Đây là khăn giấy.
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
Tôi đã thức khuya vào tuần trước để hoàn thành dự án này đúng hạn.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
“Không có thang máy đến thành công, bạn phải đi cầu thang bộ.”
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
Xin lỗi vì đã để bạn phải chờ.
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
Tôi đã ở đây được một giờ rồi.
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
Và tôi đã cố gắng hết sức để rời khỏi nhà sớm hơn.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
Khi nào mà tôi đã trễ đến mức làm bạn phải đợi.
Today!
You were late today!
Hôm nay bạn đã đến muộn!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
Xin hãy giữ phép lịch sự.
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
Xin lỗi về điều đó.
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
Rất ngon.
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Bạn không nên ăn khi miệng mở.
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
Chuyến đi của chúng ta vào năm sau thì sao?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
Chuyến đi Hawaii sẽ tốn của tôi khá nhiều.
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
Nhưng, bạn có biết điều gì sẽ xảy ra nếu tôi không làm không?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
Một người đàn ông phải làm gì đây?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡