Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I hate it when it rains.
- I hate it when you’re late.
- I hate it when you’re right.
- I hate it when people talk so loudly.
- I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
- Writer's Note
01
I hate it when it rains.
Situation 1
What’s up with this storm?
I hate it when it rains.
Really?
I kinda like the rain.
我还挺喜欢下雨的。
It’s wet and gloomy.
Makes me feel depressed, too.
让我也感到有些沮丧。
Situation 2
I hate it when it rains.
Why?
I get so sleepy and lethargic.
It must be the lack of sun.
02
I hate it when you’re late.
Situation 1
I’m sorry for not being punctual.
I hate it when you’re late.
I know.
And I’m sure the meeting was delayed as well.
我也确信会议也被推迟了。
Yes, it was.
Let me know when you can reschedule the meeting today.
请告诉我您今天何时可以重新安排会议。
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re late.
I apologize.
I was caught up at the office with a client.
It’s okay.
You’re here now.
你现在在这里了。
You must be hungry, let’s order.
Save room for dessert.
留些肚子给甜点。
03
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 1
I told you that you drive too far to the right.
I remember you telling me.
Now look, you’ve scraped all our hub caps.
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re right.
I wouldn’t say ‘right’.
I’d say that I’ve got principles and morals, that’s all.
我会说我有原则和道德，仅此而已。
I’ve got principles and morals too.
That’s why I love you.
And that’s why we can agree to disagree.
这也是我们能够求同存异的原因。
04
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Situation 1
What’s your pet peeve?
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
In conversation?
Yes when they’re on the phone.
And especially, on the bus or subway.
尤其是在“bus”或“subway”上。
Situation 2
You look annoyed.
I can’t stand this noise.
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
我讨厌人们说话这么大声。
Why does it bother you so much.
Some people seem to think they can talk or yell like no one is around.
05
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Situation 1
My sister must have taken my jeans again.
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Me too.
And they never give them back either.
而且他们从来不归还。
It’s so annoying.
Situation 2
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Do you share the same size?
Yes, we’re pretty similar.
That’s probably why she combs through your closet.
It’s like a free, new set of clothes.
这就像一套免费的新衣服。
Writer's Note
The phrase "I hate it when" is used to express strong dislike or irritation about a repeated action, habit, or situation. It often introduces something that regularly bothers or frustrates the speaker.
Here's a breakdown:
I hate when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"when you do that" - noun clause, object of the verb.
I hate it when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"it" - pronoun (replacing the 'understood' noun "the occasion" or "the situation")
"when you do that" - adverbial clause of time.
Let's do a few more examples and to be honest, some of my pet peeves:
- I hate it when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
- I hate it when my internet suddenly stops working during a meeting.
- I hate it when someone interrupts me while I’m speaking.
- I hate it when I forget where I parked my car.
- I hate it when movies end without a clear conclusion.
Cheers and happy learning!
