Meaning
使用這個短語時，通常是為了安撫或鼓勵某人，讓他們感到自己所做的決定是有充分理由的。舉個例子，如果有人因為努力工作而獲得升遷，可以說：「You have every reason to be proud of yourself.」這表示他們有充分的理由為自己的成就感到驕傲。
這個短語強調理由的充分性，常用來支持某人的決定或感受。無論是在工作、學習還是生活的其他方面，當您想讓對方知道他們的行為是可以被理解和接受的時，就可以使用這個表達。
Today's Sentences
- You have every reason to be upset.
- You have every reason to complain.
- You have every reason to be happy.
- You have every reason to celebrate.
- You have every reason to feel grateful.
- Writer's Note
01
You have every reason to be upset.
Situation 1
I can’t believe you lied to me.
You have every reason to be upset.
I don’t know what to say to you.
I feel so betrayed and disappointed.
我感到非常被背叛和失望。
If it means anything at all, I didn’t feel like you’d understand.
I felt like if I told you we would just argue and fight.
我覺得如果告訴你，我們只會爭吵和打鬥。
Situation 2
What are all these gifts for?
I went all out and bought you a ton of birthday gifts.
You know how I feel about overspending during birthdays or holidays.
You have every reason to be upset.
But they’re not all pricey, I’ll explain them one by one.
但並不是所有的東西都很貴，我將一一為您解釋。
02
You have every reason to complain.
Situation 1
You told me to come back with the right forms and here I am.
You have every reason to complain.
So can you tell me why I’m being denied service today?
Unfortunately, you’ve come at a time when all our representatives have met their quota. Can you come back another day?
Situation 2
I’ve been waiting in line since early this morning.
I’m sorry.
You have every reason to complain.
您有充分的理由抱怨。
Then why are people who just arrived allowed into the store?
Those people reserved and prepaid for their items.
Everyone else is first come, first serve.
其他人則採取先到先得的方式。
03
You have every reason to be happy.
Situation 1
I can’t believe I finished University.
You have every reason to be happy.
It’s been a really long 4 years.
It’s a great accomplishment.
Let’s celebrate!
讓我們來慶祝吧！
Situation 2
I’m so grateful for this new family.
You have every reason to be happy.
I can’t wait to create new memories and be there through thick and thin.
We’re glad to have you in our family too.
04
You have every reason to celebrate.
Situation 1
Happy Birthday! Is it 40 or 41?
I’m 45 this year.
And you have every reason to celebrate!
Here’s to another year ‘young’!
Situation 2
I just got a promotion!
Can you believe it?
你能相信嗎？
You worked really hard for that role.
You have every reason to celebrate.
你有充分的理由來慶祝。
Thanks.
I put in so many hours and it’s great that my company acknowledges it.
我投入了許多時間，公司能夠認可這一點真是太好了。
Definitely.
It’s only onwards and upwards from here!
從這裡開始，只會越來越好！
05
You have every reason to feel grateful.
Situation 1
I’m so lucky that I didn’t get hurt in the accident.
You have every reason to feel grateful.
It was a close call.
Life is such a gamble.
No matter how careful we are, we never know when our time is up.
不論我們如何謹慎，永遠無法預知何時會結束。
Situation 2
I’ve been so depressed.
我一直感到非常沮喪。
I understand.
But you have every reason to feel grateful.
但你完全有理由感到感激。
I’m glad for my childhood and the opportunities that I’ve been given.
And that’s a great start to healing.
We take for granted the things we should feel grateful for.
我們常常對應該感激的事情視而不見。
Writer's Note
"Every reason" can mean that all known facts, up to this point, indicate to some kind of outcome. The outcome may be positive or negative depending on the context. Let's go over a few more scenarios together!
- My dad is really sick but my family has every reason to believe that he will get better.
- I've represented my client for the past year and I have every reason to believe that he is innocent.
- Do you realize that we have every reason to doubt the contract that we've been given?
- This is why we have every reason to go crazy tonight!
- Seeing how this country is run, we have every reason to emigrate to another country.
- Can't you see that I have every reason to get a divorce?
- I have every reason to question everything you say. You've lied more than once.
What kind of situations or scenarios have you had every reason to believe something? We'd love to hear about your stories or ideas!
