Meaning
Today's Sentences
- You must be looking for a new bag.
- You must be looking for some runners.
- You must be looking for some furniture.
- You must be looking at houses around here.
- You must be looking at these vacation deals.
- Writer's Note
01
You must be looking for a new bag.
Situation 1
Hello.
You must be looking for a new bag.
您一定在找一个新的包。
Yes, I’ve been looking at these mid-size leather ones.
Even though the leather is soft, it’s very durable.
That’s great.
I love the pockets and hardware details too.
我也喜欢这些口袋和五金细节。
Situation 2
You must be looking for a new bag.
Yes, I’ve seen this bag on the street a few times and just fell in love with it.
It’s beautifully designed and trendy.
Can you show me some other colors and sizes in this bag?
02
You must be looking for some runners.
Situation 1
Can I help you with anything?
Well, I just started working out and was looking around for some gear.
You must be looking for some runners.
Absolutely.
Could you show me some running shoes?
您能给我看看一些“running shoes”吗？
Situation 2
You must be looking for some runners.
How did you know?
It seemed like you were eyeing some sneakers earlier.
Actually, would you be able to show me a few shoes that are fit for outdoor running?
03
You must be looking for some furniture.
Situation 1
Are you looking for anything in particular?
We came in for the sale.
You must be looking for some furniture.
Would we be able to see some bed frames today?
Situation 2
You must be looking for some furniture.
Yes.
We’re renovating our home and need some new additions to the house.
我们正在翻新我们的家，需要为房子添置一些新东西。
You must be excited.
What kind of furniture should we look at first?
我们应该先看看哪种家具呢？
Can we start with the living room and maybe then we can move to bedroom furnishings?
04
You must be looking at houses around here.
Situation 1
Good morning!
Are you here for the open house?
您是来参加开放日活动的吗？
Yes, we are.
You must be looking at houses around here.
We just sold our current home and we’re looking for a new neighborhood to settle down in.
Situation 2
Are you new to the area?
Yes, we want to move here.
You must be looking at houses around here.
I’m actually a real estate broker.
实际上，我是一名房地产经纪人。
Are you? We’d love to ask you a few questions then.
Can we schedule an appointment?
我们可以安排一个预约吗？
05
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
Situation 1
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
Yes, we want to travel to Southeast Asia but thought it would be easier to travel through a package deal.
If you’re unfamiliar with the country then it’s definitely worth your first visit to choose a vacation package.
Could you recommend a few?
Situation 2
Have you thought of any places of interest?
No we haven't.
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
My name is Cole and I can help with any questions you have.
我叫Cole，我可以帮助回答您可能有的任何问题。
Can you show us some all-inclusive promotions?
My wife and I can’t decided where to go during our holiday.
我和妻子无法决定假期去哪儿。
Writer's Note
"Must" is often used in a sentence to express obligation, possibility, a conclusion or deduction that something is true. It can be used to strongly give orders or suggest advice. Here are some different usages of "must":
- To register, students must fulfill the criteria to be considered for early admission.
- When baking, you must remember to preheat the oven.
- Is dress code a must?
- Must you make such a mess?
- You must be out of your mind!
- I must ask you not to speak quietly, this is a library.
- You mustn't use that kind of language, especially around your younger brother.
