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.
當然，這個和那個。
Really?
I never would have put those two colors together.
我從來不會把這兩種顏色放在一起。
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.
而且這些顏色確實相互搭配得很好。
02
I have an eye for fashion.
Situation 1
I love your outfit today!
Are you going somewhere after work?
你下班後有要去哪裡嗎？
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!
你應該試試看！
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.
感謝您表達您的想法。
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.
而且我認為您的畫作和雕塑收藏非常精緻。
Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the event.
我很高興得知您正在享受這個活動。
Do you have a website that I can visit for updates and upcoming shows?
Of course.
It’s 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.
而且我並不總是同意書店提供的推薦。
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?
你喜歡什麼類型的書？
I enjoy science and adventure fiction.
Maybe we could drop by the bookstore together.
也許我們可以一起去書店逛逛。
05
I have an eye for strong athletes.
Situation 1
I have an eye for strong athletes.
It’s part of my job.
這是我工作的一部分。
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.
他現在似乎沒有受到太多關注。
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.
我不知道你有挑選好球員的天賦。
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.
