Meaning
用法：這個短語通常用於回顧過去，表示如果能重新選擇，會做出不同的決定。例如：「I should have studied harder for the exam.」意思是「我應該要更努力地準備這次考試」，暗示因為沒有這樣做，可能導致了不理想的結果。
結構：「I should have」後接動詞的過去分詞形式。例如：
- I should have called you.（我應該要給你打電話。）
- I should have brought an umbrella.（我應該帶把傘。）
Today's Sentences
- I should have apologized.
- I should have ordered a drink.
- I should have eaten breakfast.
- I should have gone to bed earlier.
- I should have worn my other swimsuit.
- Writer's Note
01
I should have apologized.
Situation 1
Have you seen Anna?
You just missed her.
She left to go home.
她已經回家了。
I should've apologized.
Why?
Did something happen?
發生了什麼事嗎？
Situation 2
Do you know what the worst feeling is?
Tell me please.
Feeling like, “I should have apologized.”
Are you saying I should say sorry before it’s too late?
02
I should have ordered a drink.
Situation 1
How was your steak?
It was perfect. Thank you.
Are you ready for the bill?
Yes, I should've ordered a drink but it’s ok.
Situation 2
This Greek Chicken Pita Wrap is amazing!
It’s really tasty.
I should've ordered a drink.
Me too.
I could really use a drink right now.
我現在真的很需要喝一杯。
03
I should have eaten breakfast.
Situation 1
What’s that sound?
It was my stomach.
I should’ve eaten breakfast.
我應該吃早餐的。
Do you wanna grab an early lunch?
I’d love that.
Situation 2
I’m so hungry.
Me too.
I should've eaten breakfast.
我應該吃早餐的。
I skipped breakfast because I slept in.
Me too!
04
I should have gone to bed earlier.
Situation 1
Is it just me or do you look tired today?
I stayed up late talking to my girlfriend.
Talking or arguing?
Our conversation turned into an argument.
I should have gone to bed earlier.
我應該早點上床睡覺。
Situation 2
Have you seen the series on E-TV?
I was up all night catching up on the series.
I should have gone to bed earlier.
我應該早點上床睡覺的。
Isn’t it a good show?
Very thrilling and so many twists!
05
I should have worn my other swimsuit.
Situation 1
Are you ready to go for a swim?
Yes, let’s go.
Everyone is so dressed up!
I should have worn my other swimsuit.
Situation 2
I should've worn my other swimsuit.
Why? You look amazing.
The other swimsuit was trendier.
This one is just as eye-catching.
Writer's Note
"should have" + past participle = talk about actions we regret.
(To regret = to feel bad about something that happened or did not happen in the past.)
Today's sentences show the "should have" + past participle structure!
- I should have apologized.
- I should have ordered a drink.
- I should have eaten breakfast.
- I should have gone to bed earlier.
- I should have worn my other swimsuit.
Remember that "should have" = "should've" sounds like /ˈʃʊd.əv/
Create your own "should have" sentences and show them off in the comment section! ⭐You're doing great, way to go!⭐
