Meaning
例如,当你说 “I'm conflicted about moving to a new city”,这意味着你对搬到新城市这件事有着矛盾的感受。可能一方面你期待新的机会和经历,但另一方面又不舍得离开熟悉的环境和朋友。
这个短语在日常对话中非常有用,特别是在表达内心的复杂情感时。它可以帮助你清晰地传达出你的不确定性和内在的斗争。
使用场景:- 在做重要决策时,例如选择工作或搬家。
- 在面对道德或伦理问题时,例如是否举报不当行为。
- 在处理人际关系时,例如对一个朋友的行为感到困惑。
Today's Sentences
- I’m conflicted about this job.
- I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
- I’m conflicted about this relationship.
- I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
- I’m conflicted about having more kids.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m conflicted about this job.
Situation 1
How is everything going?
All is good except I’m conflicted about this job.
Why?
I love the people I work with but this new job offer is a great opportunity.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about this job.
What’s the problem?
On one hand, I want to quit but on the other hand, I need the money.
Well, realistically it doesn’t sound like a good idea to quit.
Maybe you could look for other jobs in the meantime.
或许您可以同时寻找其他工作。
02
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
Situation 1
Sorry, I’m late.
No need to apologize.
Is everything okay?
一切都好吗?
No, it’s a wreck.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
我对修理这辆车感到很纠结。
If it costs more to fix than I think you should use the money towards a new one.
Situation 2
You’re going to need some major repairs done this time around.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
I understand.
But it’s gonna cost you a few thousand dollars.
但这会花费你几千美元。
Is it worth it?
I think I might just buy a new car.
我想我可能会买一辆新车。
03
I’m conflicted about this relationship.
Situation 1
So how are things with you lately?
Things are okay.
Although, I’m conflicted about this relationship.
不过,我对这段关系感到矛盾。
Why?
Did something happen?
发生了什么事?
It’s not going anywhere.
I want to get married but it doesn’t seem like he wants to.
我想结婚,但他似乎不想。
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about this relationship.
Why, did I do something to make you angry?
No, you didn’t.
But I feel like we’re not on the same page.
但我觉得我们没有达成共识。
Look, I’m trying my best to accommodate your needs and mine.
04
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
Situation 1
I feel like this room needs a change.
What’s wrong with this room?
It needs a kick.
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
我对是否要给这面墙上漆感到矛盾。
You do this every spring.
What color do you feel like painting it now?
现在您想把它涂成什么颜色呢?
Situation 2
What’s with all the paint cans?
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
Should it be this warm Toffee color?
Or this neutral Clay color.
应该用这种温暖的Toffee色吗?
还是这种中性的Clay色呢。
I think we should take a moment to think about this.
We’ve colored the walls twice already.
我们已经把墙壁刷了两次了。
But I really want to change the wall color.
05
I’m conflicted about having more kids.
Situation 1
You have such a beautiful family.
Thank you.
But I’m conflicted about having more kids.
但是我对是否要再生孩子感到矛盾。
If you love kids, I think it’s worth a shot.
What scares me is how long it takes for kids to be independent.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about having more kids.
There’s no rule that you have to have kids anyways.
You’re right.
I should just go with the flow?
我应该顺其自然吗?
Of course.
Let life take its course and see where it takes you!
让生活顺其自然,看看它会带你去哪里!
Writer's Note
Being "conflicted" about something has the same meaning as being "torn up". Torn is a more commonly used expression "torn between two things" which means the person feels equally positive and negative toward the choice they are faced with.
Try to replace the word "conflicted" with "torn up". You will see that they're interchangeable without changing the meaning. Having a bank of words that you can use on hand makes you a better listener and better speaker.
Here are a few examples for more practice.
- I'm conflicted about my family. 👉 I'm torn up about my family.
- I'm conflicted about my weight gain. 👉 I'm torn up about my weight gain.
- I'm conflicted with my career change. 👉 I'm torn up about my career change.
- I'm conflicted with my divorce. 👉 I'm torn up about my divorce.
Now let's explore 'torn between two things'.
- I'm torn between staying in this city or moving to a new one.
- I'm torn between staying in this marriage or getting a divorce.
- I'm torn between buying this black dress or this red one.
- I'm torn between ordering the baked salmon or the peppered steak.