Meaning
使用「I'm not used to」時,通常會接名詞或動名詞(即動詞加上 -ing 形式),來指出不習慣的對象。例如:
這個表達的重點在於強調目前的狀態,而不是過去的經驗。因此,如果你想表達已經開始逐漸習慣某事,可以使用「I'm getting used to」。例如:「I'm getting used to the cold weather.」表示「我正在逐漸習慣寒冷的天氣。」
重要的是:「I'm not used to」強調現階段的陌生感或不適應,而不是過去的經歷或未來的改變。這使得它特別適合用來描述當下的感受。Today's Sentences
- I’m not used to sleeping early.
- I’m not used to kiosk ordering.
- I’m not used to eating healthy.
- I’m not used to speaking English.
- I’m not used to large crowds of people.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m not used to sleeping early.
Situation 1
It’s only 9pm?
Yea.
I think I might go to bed soon.
我想我可能很快就要去睡覺了。
I’m not used to sleeping early.
Are you tired?
你累了嗎?
I pulled a few all-nighters and it must’ve caught up to me.
Situation 2
I’m not used to sleeping early.
What time do you usually go to bed?
I’m in bed around 2am.
That’s really late.
No wonder you’re always tired.
難怪你總是感到疲倦。
02
I’m not used to kiosk ordering.
Situation 1
Are you good at using these at all?
I’m not used to kiosk ordering.
我不習慣使用自助點餐機。
Here let me help you.
Do I select here?
Yea, you’re doing great!
Situation 2
Is it just me or is this machine trying to make me angry.
It seems like a lot of places are switching to these kiosks.
I’m not used to kiosk ordering.
You’re supposed to follow the instructions but these screens are so big.
I never know where to look.
我從來不知道該看哪裡。
03
I’m not used to eating healthy.
Situation 1
Look at all this food!
I’m not used to eating healthy.
我不習慣吃健康的食物。
I was like that too.
But I found that adding extra flavor helped me enjoy healthy food.
但我發現添加一些額外的風味能讓我更享受健康的食物。
I’ll take your advice into consideration!
Today will be a learning experience for me.
今天對我來說將會是一個學習的經驗。
I’ve got a lot of different sauces so you definitely won’t be bored with all this fresh food.
Situation 2
I’m not used to eating healthy.
Really?
What do your meals look like?
你的餐點看起來如何?
I eat a lot of processed and fried food.
I have to agree that those kinds of foods are tasty.
But they wreak havoc on your health.
但它們會對你的健康造成嚴重損害。
04
I’m not used to speaking English.
Situation 1
Hey, do you think I can have your number?
Sorry, I’m not used to speaking English.
That’s ok.
I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you are.
我只是想告訴你,你真的很美。
Thanks.
Ok here's my number, give me a call some time.
好的,這是我的號碼,有空打給我。
Situation 2
We’re going for lunch, would you like to join us?
Sure, but I’m not used to speaking English.
We’re all English learners here.
I run the speaking group, come and eat with us!
我負責主持口說小組,歡迎來和我們一起吃飯!
Sure.
05
I’m not used to large crowds of people.
Situation 1
Are you going to the music festival this weekend?
I bought tickets but I’m not used to large crowds of people.
Do you get uncomfortable?
Yea, on so many levels.
Situation 2
I’m not used to large crowds of people.
Why not?
I just prefer a smaller group of friends who interact with good conversation.
I get it.
Writer's Note
What kinds of activities are you NOT used to? I've been consistently running these past few months and it has been a struggle. The mix of living in a hot and humid city plus being an inactive person caused all sorts of obstacles in my attempt to run. But I realized that you can feel unfamiliar with something and have it turn out to be a really fun and positive part in your life. Share your personal stories of what sorts of things you weren't used to but turned out to be super fun and great.