Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I can’t believe I tore my pants.
- I can’t believe the traffic today.
- I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
- I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
- I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
- Writer's Note
01
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 1
What happened to your pants?
你的褲子怎麼了？
What about my pants?
那我的褲子呢？
You’ve got a big hole on the side.
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 2
I fell while riding my bike.
Oh no, are you okay?
I’m fine but I can’t believe I tore my pants.
I’m glad you aren’t hurt.
And don’t worry about your pants, I’m sure you can sew them or buy new ones.
不用擔心你的褲子，我相信你可以縫補它們或買新的。
02
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Situation 1
I’m so sorry for coming into work late.
That’s okay.
I can’t believe the traffic today.
I heard there was a major collision on the highway this morning.
Situation 2
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Yea, the roads are really bad because it’s been snowing overnight.
It took me twice as long to get to work.
Me too.
03
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Situation 1
I’m so excited for our first day on vacation.
Me too.
But it says it’s raining today.
但是它說今天會下雨。
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Don’t worry.
A little rain won’t keep us from having fun.
一點小雨不會阻止我們享受樂趣。
Situation 2
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
I know!
I had plans to have a BBQ with my friends.
我本來計劃和朋友們一起烤肉。
Maybe we can invite everyone over for a movie or something.
Sure, I’ll ask some of my friends if they have plans.
04
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
Situation 1
I don’t think I can do it.
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
A man can be tough but still be afraid of things.
You just don’t look like the type of person to be scared of anything.
Situation 2
I’m so excited for this ride.
Aren’t you?
你不覺得嗎？
Um..
Really?
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
我不敢相信你怕高。
I hate to admit it but I am.
我不想承認，但我確實是。
05
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
Situation 1
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
It’s my Grandma’s recipe.
You have to share it.
It’s the best cake I’ve ever had.
這是我吃過最好吃的蛋糕。
Sure, I’d love to share the recipe with you.
Situation 2
Happy Birthday!
Thank you.
And thanks for bringing the cake.
也謝謝你帶來蛋糕。
I’m glad I could celebrate with you.
Have you tried it yet?
你試過了嗎？
I can’t believe how delicious the cake is.
It’s the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy.
這是甜美與鬆軟的完美結合。
Writer's Note
As an English learner, you may be wary of forming sentences with negation. How do we form negative statements? Here are some examples, "not" or "n’t, won’t, can't, didn't, haven't, doesn't". Let's go over a few sentences together.
- She isn't coming to the party.
- Why didn't you come earlier?
- Isn't that the new candy store?
- It won't be necessary.
- He didn't vote this year.
- I haven't seen him all semester.
- It doesn't seem like the offices are open today.
Keep in mind that statements that contain negation don't always carry a negative meaning. Make sure you pay attention to the context of the statement for a more accurate understanding.
