Meaning
意義：當我們說「I realize how」，我們通常是在表達一種醒悟或深刻的理解。例如，你可能在某個時刻意識到某件事情比你原先想象的更為重要或複雜。
用法：這個表達常用於描述某種感受或理解的深度。比如說，「I realize how difficult it is to learn a new language」（我意識到學習一門新語言有多麼困難），這意味著說話者對學習語言的挑戰有了更深刻的認識。
在日常對話中，這個片語可以幫助強調某件事情的重要性，並且讓聽者了解說話者的情感或想法的轉變。
Today's Sentences
- I realize how precious my pet is.
- I realize how important fitness is.
- I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
- I realize how much I need my glasses.
- I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
- Writer's Note
01
I realize how precious my pet is.
Situation 1
After I got sick, I realize how precious my pet is.
I understand what you mean.
Pets are truly like family.
寵物真的就像家人一樣。
I agree.
I wouldn’t trade that love for anything in the world.
我不會用世界上的任何東西來交換這份愛。
I hope you have many more years together.
Situation 2
Looks like you’re out on a walk by yourself.
Oh, we had to have my dog put down.
He was terminally ill.
牠已經病入膏肓了。
I’m so sorry.
My heart goes out to you.
我的心與你同在。
I realize how precious my pet is, now that he’s gone.
02
I realize how important fitness is.
Situation 1
Since I injured my leg, I realize how important fitness is.
How did you hurt your leg?
I dislocated my knee joint.
Gosh, that sounds really painful.
Situation 2
I realize how important fitness is.
Why is that?
Just getting older, I feel that I struggle with my energy levels and health.
I felt the same when I entered my 40’s.
03
I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
Situation 1
Let’s go for a sundowner.
Sundowner?
Like sitting on a terrace and having a drink at sunset.
That sounds perfect!
Situation 2
I had so much fun last night.
That’s good to hear.
What did you like about it?
您喜歡它的什麼地方呢？
Being with family and enjoying nature.
I realized how beautiful the sunset is.
我意識到夕陽是多麼美麗。
I thought watching the sun go down was really nice too.
04
I realize how much I need my glasses.
Situation 1
I forgot to bring my glasses this morning.
You must have been uncomfortable all day.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
You’d better remember your essentials when you leave in the mornings.
Situation 2
How come you keep squinting your eyes?
I forgot to bring my glasses today.
Oh no, did you want to go home early today?
I might need to.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
我發現我非常需要我的眼鏡。
05
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I just got back from water rafting.
In this weather?
It’s warm enough.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports after a long winter.
經過漫長的冬天，我才意識到我有多麼喜歡水上運動。
Situation 2
Your hair is wet, did you go for a swim?
I actually went surfing with my friends.
You must really enjoy it, I think you went last week too.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Writer's Note
Since we've gone over "realize how" let's explore sentences using "realize that". Remember that "to realize" something means to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation.
- I realize that my family is the most important thing in my life.
- I realize that it might be too late to say goodbye.
- I realize that I should have studied harder.
- I realize that we need to exercise more at our age.
- I realize that this moment will never come back.
What are some things that you've realized in the past? What have you learned or come to know as you've gotten wiser? What advice would you give to your younger self?
