Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I’m responsible for my health.
- I’m responsible for loving myself.
- I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
- I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
- I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m responsible for my health.
Situation 1
Welcome back to work!
How are you feeling?
你感覺如何？
I’m doing much better.
How long were you in the hospital?
I was there for a week.
I realized I’m responsible for my health.
我意識到我對自己的健康負有責任。
Situation 2
I’m so glad that you’re feeling better.
Me too.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m responsible for my health.
我已經得出結論，我要對自己的健康負責。
I agree.
We all need to take care of ourselves.
我們都需要好好照顧自己。
I’m gonna try to feed my body with regular exercise and healthy eating.
02
I’m responsible for loving myself.
Situation 1
I’m cutting out the toxic people in my life.
Why have you suddenly set boundaries?
Well, I’m responsible for loving myself.
And when I’m around people who criticize me I find I become very negative.
而當我身邊的人批評我時，我發現自己變得非常消極。
Good for you.
I’m glad you took initiative to put yourself first.
我很高興你主動把自己放在首位。
Situation 2
I don’t know why people are so judgmental.
It’s part of modern society and probably because people compare themselves to others.
Well, I believe that I’m responsible for loving myself.
That’s very wise of you to focus on yourself and your strengths.
03
I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
Situation 1
Why did you give your pet up for adoption?
I know that I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
And love isn’t always enough.
而且光有愛是不夠的。
I understand.
The hospital expenses were too much for me.
Situation 2
Did you go to the vet yesterday?
I finally did.
I thought she would get better naturally but I realized I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
我以為她會自然好轉，但我意識到我有責任照顧我的寵物。
I agree.
Sometimes going to see the vet earlier is a lot less costly.
有時候提早去看獸醫會省下很多費用。
I’m glad that I did.
It seems like she’ll be just fine.
看來她會沒事的。
04
I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
Situation 1
Why should I obey the law?
It gives you the benefits of being protected by higher powers of the country.
I guess I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
I just wonder why I have to obey but politicians get to lie and cheat.
只是我不明白為什麼我必須遵守規則，而政治家卻可以說謊和欺騙。
I understand your frustration.
But you should always lead an honest and law abiding life.
但你應該始終過著誠實和守法的生活。
Situation 2
People are so greedy in our society.
It’s all about showing off.
一切都是關於炫耀。
I’m sure uploading on social media doesn’t help either.
But I think I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
Regardless of the lies and corruption.
不論謊言和腐敗。
I’m proud that you think that way.
05
I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
Situation 1
I think I need a second job.
Why?
I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
I need some extra income.
我需要一些額外的收入。
The things we do for love.
Your family is very lucky to have you.
您的家人非常幸運擁有您。
Situation 2
What kind of obligations do you have?
Well, I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
Me too.
That’s a big one for me.
對我來說，這是一件大事。
But I believe that part of that responsibility is to be a happy and healthy individual too.
Self care is just as important as taking care of your family.
自我照顧和照顧家人同樣重要。
Writer's Note
Did you know that "responsible" is usually followed by the preposition "for". Let's go over it together!
When the adjective "responsible" is used to describe a person or thing that caused something, or that has the job of managing something, it is followed by the preposition "for".
- The teachers are responsible for educating, supporting, and coaching the students to perform at their best.
- The CEO is responsible for making major corporate decisions and communicate with the board of directors.
- He is responsible for developing strategies and research marketing trends for the project.
- The music therapist is responsible for preparing material for the senior groups she works with.
When "responsible" is used to mean capable, reliable or trustworthy, and no preposition is used.
- She is a very responsible employee.
- We're responsible in the development of healthy food concepts.
- We like to encourage responsible behavior at this facility.
- I'm not sure if he is responsible enough to limit his own screen time.
- Do you think he's responsible enough to care for a pet?
