Meaning
用法說明：
- 當你想要表達聽到某件事情後的推測或假設時，可以使用「It sounds like」。例如：聽到朋友描述他們的假期，你可以說「It sounds like you had a great time!」（聽起來你們過得很愉快！）。
- 這個片語也可以用來表示對某個敘述的理解或感受。例如：有人告訴你他們的工作很有挑戰性，你可以回應「It sounds like a tough job.」（聽起來是個很艱難的工作。）
「It sounds like」不僅僅是把聽到的內容重述，而是加入了主觀的推測或感受。因此，在與他人交流時，這個表達方式可以讓對話更具互動性和親切感。
Today's Sentences
- It sounds like fun.
- It sounds like a good idea.
- It sounds like show business.
- It sounds like an exciting event.
- It sounds like last night was great.
- Writer's Note
01
It sounds like fun.
Situation 1
Do you wanna go on a trip to Mexico with me?
It sounds like fun.
It’s all-inclusive.
Let me know the details!
Situation 2
I want to try boxing.
Really?
I always wanted to learn.
我一直想學習。
Do you wanna register together?
It sounds like fun!
02
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 1
How about dinner and drinks tonight?
Sounds great!
Maybe we should take a taxi.
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 2
How can we fill this empty space?
I’m not sure.
Any ideas?
有什麼想法嗎？
Maybe we could buy some plants?
It sounds like a good idea.
03
It sounds like show business.
Situation 1
How’s your new acting role going?
Pretty good.
There’s so much dressing up and going to events though.
不過有很多需要打扮和參加活動的場合。
Well, it sounds like show business.
I'm trying to make the most of this experience.
Situation 2
I’ve been so exhausted with all these shows.
Going on tour must take a toll on your health.
I love performing but it’s very tiring.
It sounds like show business.
04
It sounds like an exciting event.
Situation 1
I’m looking forward to the food and wine festival!
It sounds like an exciting event.
What vendors will you visit?
你會拜訪哪些供應商呢？
I’ll be looking at beverage vendors this year.
I heard there'd be a lot of new wine and beer promotions during the festival.
Situation 2
I’m attending the World Series game tonight.
It sounds like an exciting event.
I got free tickets to some great seats.
Wanna go?
想去嗎？
I’d love to!
05
It sounds like last night was great.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was so much fun.
I met so many amazing people.
我遇到了很多很棒的人。
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
你下次應該跟我一起來。
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
昨晚的生日派對怎麼樣？
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
每個人看起來都很開心。
It sounds like last night was great.
His friends made such beautiful toasts.
Writer's Note
"like" + noun or pronoun = a ressemblance between people or objects.
- She's like her mom.
- He's got the bluest eyes just like his dad.
- He's like the Babe Ruth of Asia.
- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He's just like his mother.
"as if/as though" = used after "look", "seem", "feel" to express an impression.
- It looks as if he's got a new car.
- She looks as if she's still sad.
- He looks as if he's bored.
- They look as if they're ready to fight.
TIP: it depends on the situation but you can interchange "like" and "as if/as though" if you're talking about similarities in the context of the dialogue.
Try it out!
It sounds like👉It sounds as if
It looks like👉It looks as if
He acts like👉He acts as if
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