Let's Face It
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
의미: Let's be honest about the reality
让我们面对现实吧
Seamos honestos sobre la realidad
現実を直視しよう
현실을 직시하자
Used to introduce an uncomfortable truth that needs to be acknowledged. Prepares the listener for a frank statement about reality.
用来引入需要承认的不舒服的真相。为听者准备一个关于现实的坦诚陈述。
Se usa para introducir una verdad incómoda que necesita ser reconocida. Prepara al oyente para una declaración franca sobre la realidad.
認めなければならない不快な真実を導入するのに使う。現実についての率直な発言のために聞き手を準備させる。
인정해야 할 불편한 진실을 꺼낼 때 사용하는 표현. 현실에 대한 솔직한 발언을 준비시킨다.
예문
- Let's face it, we're not going to win. 说实话，我们不可能赢了。Admitámoslo, no vamos a ganar.現実を見よう、勝てないよ。현실을 직시하자, 우리가 이기진 못할 거야.
- Let's face it—she's never coming back. 面对现实吧——她不会回来了。Enfrentémoslo—ella nunca va a volver.現実を直視しよう——彼女は戻ってこない。현실을 직시하자—그녀는 돌아오지 않을 거야.
- I mean, let's face it, it's not working. 我是说，面对现实吧，这行不通。Quiero decir, admitámoslo, no está funcionando.つまり、現実を見ると、うまくいってない。그러니까, 솔직히 말하면 잘 안 되고 있어.
- Let's face it, we're getting old.面对现实吧，我们都老了。Admitámoslo, estamos envejeciendo.現実を見よう、年取ってきたよね。현실을 직시하자, 우리도 나이 들고 있잖아.
발음
/lets feɪs ɪt/
사용 가이드
맥락: honesty, difficult truths, reality checks
어조: frank, realistic
✓ 올바른 표현
- Let's face it...面对现实吧…Admitámoslo...現実を見よう…현실을 직시하자...
- I mean, let's face it.我是说，面对现实吧。Quiero decir, admitámoslo.つまり、現実を直視すると。그러니까, 솔직히 말하면.
- Let's face it, we need to...面对现实吧，我们需要…Admitámoslo, necesitamos...現実を見ると、…する必要がある현실을 직시하자, 우리는...
✗ 잘못된 표현
- Prepares for potentially negative truth为可能负面的真相做准备Prepara para una verdad potencialmente negativaおそらくネガティブな真実の準備をする부정적인 진실을 꺼내기 위한 준비 표현
- Generally acceptable everywhere一般到处都能接受Generalmente aceptable en todas partes一般的にどこでも使える일반적으로 어디서나 사용 가능
흔한 실수
- What follows is usually an uncomfortable truth
- Invites agreement with frank assessment
기원과 역사
Encouraging confrontation with uncomfortable truth—'facing' (not avoiding) reality. Prepares listeners for frank, possibly unwelcome observations.
어원: Face (confront) + it (the reality)
최초 기록: Common expression, 20th century
문화적 배경
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common in everyday English; Used in discussions and debates
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.
변형
Let's face itFace itLet's just face it
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