Meaning
“What is... like?” 用于询问单数名词。例如，如果你想知道某个城市的特点，可以问：“What is Beijing like?” 这句话的意思是“北京是怎样的？” 期望得到的回答可能是关于城市环境、气候或人文特点的描述。
“What are... like?” 用于询问复数名词。例如，如果你想了解某个班级的学生，可以问：“What are the students like?” 这句话的意思是“这些学生怎么样？” 回答可能涉及学生的性格、行为或学习态度等。
这个问句结构让我们能够以一种开放的方式请求详细的信息，而不仅仅是简单的“好”或“不好”的回答。
Today's Sentences
- What is it like?
- What is she like?
- What are they like?
- What is your typical day like?
- What are the festivals like?
01
What is it like?
Situation 1
I’m living in London right now.
What’s it like?
It’s historic, cultural, and just a beautiful place to live.
I’d love to visit one day.
Situation 2
I’ve been to Hawaii 6 times now.
Really?
What’s it like?
是什么样的？
If you like a good tan and surfing, it’s the place to be.
I just started surfing, maybe I should visit Hawaii.
02
What is she like?
Situation 1
I just bought a new car.
Really?
What’s she like?
她怎么样？
The new interior upgrade is super nice.
We should go for a drive some time!
Situation 2
Do you want to meet my new puppy?
She’s so cute!
What’s she like?
她是什么样的人？
Very energetic and really sweet.
Puppies are so cute.
You must be so happy to have her.
你一定很高兴拥有它。
03
What are they like?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to the wedding.
It was lovely, thank you for inviting me.
I’m staying with my in-laws until our house is done renovating.
What are they like?
Situation 2
My new job is not what I expected.
How about your coworkers?
What are they like?
他们是怎样的人？
They’re really helpful and kind.
That’s great.
I know you were so stressed because of your coworkers in your last job.
我知道你在上一份工作中因为同事而感到很有压力。
04
What is your typical day like?
Situation 1
What’s your typical day like?
I work at home so my day starts at 5:30 and I try to get emails out of the way.
Wow that’s really early.
It is, mornings are rough.
I have to get the kids ready for school before I start work.
在开始工作之前，我必须先让孩子们准备好去上学。
Situation 2
So, what’s your typical day like?
I start the day with breakfast and reading the newspaper.
And then off to work.
然后去上班。
Really?
People still read the newspaper?
现在还有人看报纸吗？
Yes, I subscribe to the newspaper and take it with me
so I can read it on the train back home.
05
What are the festivals like?
Situation 1
I used to live in Japan and they have a lot of cultural events throughout the year.
What are the festivals like there?
Japan’s Obon Festival is very well-known. It’s a very spiritual event
where they float paper lanterns that guide relatives back to the spirit world.
，他们会漂浮纸灯笼，引导亲人回到灵界。
How unique.
Situation 2
What’re the festivals like in the US?
Have you heard of Coachella?
It’s a music and arts festival in California.
这是在加利福尼亚举办的音乐和艺术节。
What’s so special about it?
It showcases popular musicians and emerging artists over two weekends.
