Meaning
例如，當你說「I'm kind of tired」，意思是你有點累，但並不是非常累。這樣的表達讓聽者明白你的狀態，但又不會認為你需要立即休息。
「I'm kind of」也可以用來表達某種程度的喜好或厭惡，例如「I'm kind of into jazz」，表示你對爵士音樂有些興趣，但可能不是狂熱愛好者。
使用「I'm kind of」的好處是，它讓你可以更靈活地表達意見，避免過於絕對或確定的陳述，讓對話更加自然和不拘謹。Today's Sentences
- I’m kind of tired.
- I’m kind of bored.
- I’m kind of in love.
- I’m kind of hungry.
- I’m kind of annoyed.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m kind of tired.
Situation 1
Wanna go out for drinks?
I’m kind of tired today.
Are you?
Okay.
好的。
Maybe another weekend?
Situation 2
You’re home so late.
I had so much work from last week that I had to stay late.
Do you wanna watch a late night movie?
Actually, I’m kind of tired today.
Can we watch a movie tomorrow?
我們明天可以看電影嗎？
02
I’m kind of bored.
Situation 1
I love rainy days.
I do too, but I’m kind of bored today.
Wanna play a board game to pass the time?
Sure.
What game did you want to play?
你想玩什麼遊戲？
Situation 2
I’m kind of bored.
We’re all so overstimulated it seems wrong to be bored.
There’s nothing to do at home.
How about you try to take up an analog activity or hobby?
03
I’m kind of in love.
Situation 1
So how was the date?
I’m kind of in love.
I’m so happy for you!
So, tell me all the details!
那麼，告訴我所有的細節吧！
We have so much in common, he was very sweet and considerate.
And he’s so cute!
而且他非常可愛！
Situation 2
So what’s new with you?
I’ve been dating since the divorce.
That’s great to hear!
Have you found someone as wonderful as you?
你找到像你一樣出色的人了嗎？
I’m kind of in love.
She’s the sweetest person I’ve ever met.
她是我遇到過最甜美的人。
04
I’m kind of hungry.
Situation 1
I’m kind of hungry.
Me too.
Should we go for tacos?
Sounds good!
Situation 2
What do you feel like having?
I’m kind of hungry.
Should we get a burger?
我們要去吃個"burger"嗎？
Burger and fries is always the answer!
Ok, I’ll look up restaurants nearby.
05
I’m kind of annoyed.
Situation 1
Is something bothering you?
I’m kind of annoyed.
我有點惱火。
Why?
I got a flat tire on my way to work.
What a way to start the day.
真是一個糟糕的開始。
Situation 2
I’m kind of annoyed.
我有點惱火。
About the election?
Yea.
Who are you going to vote for?
你打算投票給誰？
Well, I wish there was a box that I can check for 'I do not support or oppose any candidate or party'.
Writer's Note
"Kind of" and "sort of" are very common expressions in speaking. They soften other words and phrases so that they do not appear too direct. "Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
Here are a few examples:
- I'm into biking, hiking, and camping, that sort of thing.
- I love this kind of music.
- We're experiencing some sort of technical difficulty with online security.
- I'm looking for the kind of jacket you'd wear while running at low temperatures.
- What kind of subjects interest you at school?
- What sorts of hobbies have you taken up over the years?
