Meaning
1. 「Make sure you lock the door before you leave.」意思是「出門前務必確認你已經鎖好門。」
2. 「Make sure you have your ticket before going to the concert.」意思是「去音樂會之前務必確認你已經拿好票。」
Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
記得去看醫生。
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
天啊，我今天應該去診所看看。
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
記得要去加油。
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
你可以用我的卡來加油。
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
我需要將彩色衣物和白色衣物分開嗎？
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
Whites、lights、darks 和 towels。
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
我首先應該做什麼？
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
你可以幫忙洗碗並確保之後擺好餐桌嗎？
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
或許你可以拿紅酒並確保餐桌已經擺好？
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
如果還有其他需要幫忙的地方，請告訴我。
Thanks for helping out.
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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