Meaning
用法解释：
- 当你想说明某事物没有特别意义或影响时，你可以使用 “It's just” 来淡化其重要性。例如，如果有人过于担心一个小错误，你可以说：“It's just a small mistake.” （这只是个小错误。）
- 当你想解释事情的简单性或自然性时，可以用这个短语。例如，“It's just a game.”（这只是个游戏。）表示不必太过认真。
注意事项：
- “It's just” 之后通常接名词、动名词或从句，用来描述你要强调的内容。
- 使用时要注意语气，以免让他人误解为不尊重或轻视。
Today's Sentences
- It’s just a phase.
- It’s just a little cough.
- It’s just a suggestion.
- It’s just the beginning.
- It’s just a waste of time.
01
It’s just a phase.
Situation 1
Does your husband stay up all night watching the World Cup?
Yes.
It’s so annoying.
真让人烦恼。
And then he complains that he’s so tired.
It’s just a phase.
Situation 2
What’s all this hype about reselling sneakers.
I have no idea.
And he doesn’t even wear them, he just repackages them and displays them on the shelf.
It’s just a phase.
02
It’s just a little cough.
Situation 1
Are you sick?
It’s just a little cough.
You should go see a doctor.
I’ll be fine.
Situation 2
Did I hear you cough?
It’s nothing.
It’s just a little cough.
这只是小咳嗽。
Last time you were sick that you ended up taking meds for 10 days.
I’ll go see a doctor if it gets worse.
03
It’s just a suggestion.
Situation 1
I cleaned the house today.
I noticed!
The house looks great. Although…
房子看起来很棒。不过……
Although, what?
Although, I think the sofa looks better on this side.
It’s just a suggestion.
这只是个建议。
Situation 2
We’re planning to remodel the kitchen.
Do you know what colors you’re looking at?
I was hoping to go with gold and emerald.
We see a trend of creams and warm wood colors this year.
It’s just a suggestion though.
不过，这只是一个建议。
04
It’s just the beginning.
Situation 1
I have some big news.
What?
Did you quit your job or something?
你是辞职了吗？
I did!
I’m so scared but happy.
我既害怕又开心。
It’s just the beginning so you should try to enjoy it!
Situation 2
Jen and I have decided to open a coffee house.
Really?
That’s such great news!
这真是个好消息！
It’s just the beginning, but we’re really excited.
I’m sure your new adventure will be a success.
05
It’s just a waste of time.
Situation 1
Don’t you want to spend the weekends with your family?
I do.
But I need to have my own time too.
但我也需要有自己的时间。
It’s just a waste of time.
Why is it a waste?
Because I’m drinking alcohol?
因为我在喝酒吗？
Situation 2
Why do you read books?
I enjoy reading, why?
我喜欢阅读，为什么呢？
It’s just a waste of time, you should buy ebooks.
I think it’s a matter of personal preference.
