Meaning
Today's Sentences
- In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
- In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
- In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
- In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
- In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
- Writer's Note
01
In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
Situation 1
I need something new to do on the weekends.
In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
Can you suggest some good reads?
Sure.
I’ll send you a list of books that were helpful for me.
我会给你发一份对我有帮助的书单。
Situation 2
I feel like everything is so digitalized nowadays.
In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
I still believe in the reading experience.
我依然相信阅读带来的体验。
I agree.
But I think a lot of people are turning back to the analog way of enjoying things.
02
In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
Situation 1
I need something to wake me up in the mornings.
In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
Really?
I always wonder how much caffeine I drink in a cup of coffee.
我总是想知道我在一杯咖啡中喝了多少咖啡因。
Well, they say 80 to 100 mg of caffeine for a cup of 8 oz. coffee.
Situation 2
Do you enjoy the taste of coffee?
In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
I never understood when people express their love for coffee.
To be honest, I don’t think it tastes too great. I drink it for the caffeine.
03
In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
Situation 1
Of all the places you’ve traveled, which city or country did you enjoy the most?
In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
I’d love to visit France one day.
I hear such beautiful stories about others’ travels there.
我听说过许多关于他人去那里的美好故事。
I’d go back every year if I could.
Situation 2
Do you remember where the Olympics were held?
I believe they were held in Paris.
I think you’re right.
In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
04
In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
Situation 1
Did you see the news this morning?
No, I didn’t.
There were thousands of dead fish that washed up on the beaches of Japan.
In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
Years of neglect and overuse of the ocean causes strange events like these.
多年来对海洋的忽视和过度使用导致了这些奇怪事件的发生。
Situation 2
Isn’t it supposed to be winter?
It is.
But it’s been really warm all year.
但今年全年天气都很暖和。
In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
I agree.
I can’t help but wonder just how much warmer the earth can get before the ocean starts to boil.
我不禁想知道地球还会变暖到什么程度，海洋才会开始沸腾。
05
In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
Situation 1
What’s your flavor?
In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
I always liked the fruitier versions.
You should try the chocolate here, it’s really rich and creamy.
Situation 2
How come you always order the same thing?
In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
Really?
My favorite is strawberry.
I guess everyone has their go-to flavor.
我想每个人都有自己喜欢的口味。
Writer's Note
Did you know that you can omit "In my opinion" without changing the overall meaning of the sentence? So why use it anyway? Well, we use the add-on "In my opinion" to offer a personal opinion to something we have said or are going to say. In other words, we reduce our statement to a personal point of view regardless of what is factual.
"In my opinion" can be used at the beginning of a sentence or at the end of a sentence.
- In my opinion, the convicted felon is actually innocent.
- In my opinion, French food is the most exquisite in all aspects including flavor, texture, quality, and ingredients.
- In my opinion, he is still in love with her.
- She needs to spend less time online and more time with her family, in my opinion.
- They should stop eating fast food and try to incorporate colorful food, in my opinion.
- A good pair of speakers can make your listening experience so much more enjoyable, in my opinion.
Try omitting the "in my opinion" add-on and see that it doesn't change the meaning of the sentence! You're doing great and don't forget that we're here as your study buddy.👍👍👍
