How do you use "Figure it out" in a sentence?

I don't know how to fix this.' 'You're smart — you'll figure it out. We need to figure out where to eat before everyone gets hangry. I finally figured out how to set up the WiFi router.

Figure it out

American Slang Term American ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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意味: To solve a problem, find a solution, or work something out on your own.

解决问题、找到办法、靠自己搞定。

Resolver un problema, encontrar una solución o arreglárselas por tu cuenta.

問題を解決する、答えを見つける、自力でなんとかすること。

문제를 해결하다, 답을 찾다, 스스로 어떻게든 해내다.

'Figure it out' embodies the American do-it-yourself mentality. It can be encouraging ('You'll figure it out'), dismissive ('Just figure it out yourself'), or describe problem-solving ('I'm trying to figure it out'). The phrase reflects American values of self-reliance and resourcefulness.

'Figure it out'体现了美国人自己动手的精神。它可以是鼓励（'You'll figure it out'），也可以是不耐烦的敷衍（'Just figure it out yourself'），还可以描述解决问题的过程（'I'm trying to figure it out'）。这个短语反映了美国人自力更生和随机应变的价值观。

'Figure it out' encarna la mentalidad americana del 'hazlo tú mismo'. Puede ser alentador ('You'll figure it out'), desdeñoso ('Just figure it out yourself') o describir la resolución de problemas ('I'm trying to figure it out'). La expresión refleja los valores americanos de autosuficiencia e ingenio.

「Figure it out」はアメリカ的なDIY（自分でやる）精神を体現している。励ましとして使う場合（「You'll figure it out（きっとなんとかなるよ）」）、突き放す場合（「Just figure it out yourself（自分でなんとかしろ）」）、問題解決を表す場合（「I'm trying to figure it out（なんとかしようとしてるところ）」）がある。自立心と機転の良さというアメリカ的価値観を反映した表現。

'Figure it out'은 미국의 자립 정신을 잘 보여주는 표현이다. 격려('알아서 잘 할 거야'), 냉담한 태도('알아서 해'), 또는 문제 해결 과정('알아내려고 하는 중이야')을 표현할 수 있다. 이 표현은 자립심과 수완이라는 미국적 가치관을 반영한다.

例文

I don't know how to fix this.' 'You're smart — you'll figure it out.
我不知道怎么修。''你这么聪明，肯定能搞定的。
«No sé cómo arreglar esto.» «Eres listo, ya se te ocurrirá algo.»
「これどうやって直すかわかんない。」「頭いいんだから、なんとかなるよ。」
이거 어떻게 고치는지 모르겠어.' '너 똑똑하잖아 — 알아서 해결할 수 있을 거야.
We need to figure out where to eat before everyone gets hangry.
趁大家还没饿到发脾气之前，赶紧想想去哪儿吃吧。
Tenemos que decidir dónde comer antes de que a todos les entre un hambre de lobo.
みんながお腹ペコペコになる前に、どこで食べるか決めなきゃ。
다들 배고파서 짜증나기 전에 어디서 먹을지 정해야 해.
I finally figured out how to set up the WiFi router.
我终于弄明白怎么设置WiFi路由器了。
Por fin descubrí cómo configurar el router del WiFi.
やっとWiFiルーターの設定の仕方がわかった。
드디어 와이파이 공유기 설정하는 법을 알아냈어.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: problem-solving, encouragement, self-reliance

トーン: encouraging or dismissive depending on context

✓ 正しい言い方

We'll figure it out.
我们会想办法的。
Ya encontraremos la forma.
We'll figure it out.
어떻게든 해결할 거야.
Let me figure this out.
让我想想怎么解决。
Déjame que lo resuelva.
Let me figure this out.
좀 알아볼게.

✗ 間違った言い方

Saying 'just figure it out' when someone needs help can sound cold and unsupportive
在别人需要帮助时说'just figure it out'会显得冷漠和无情
Decir 'just figure it out' cuando alguien necesita ayuda puede sonar frío e indiferente
助けを求めている人に「just figure it out」と言うのは冷たく、思いやりがないと受け取られる
도움이 필요한 사람에게 '그냥 알아서 해'라고 말하면 차갑고 무심하게 들릴 수 있다

起源と歴史

'Figure' meaning 'to calculate or work out' has been in English since the 1500s. 'Figure it out' became a quintessential American expression of self-reliance in the 20th century, reflecting the country's problem-solving culture.

文化的背景

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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