1. Ý Nghĩa
Are you down? – mời ai đó tham gia vào một hoạt động, sự kiện hoặc kế hoạch cụ thể. (Được sử dụng trong các cuộc trò chuyện thông thường giữa bạn bè hoặc đồng nghiệp, không phù hợp với môi trường trang trọng hoặc cần sự chuyên nghiệp).
Cụm từ đồng nghĩa:
- Are you interested?
- Are you willing to participate?
Ngoài ra, “Are you down?” cũng được dùng để hỏi xem ai đó có ủng hộ, đồng tình với một ý tưởng, ý kiến, đề xuất hoặc một hành động cụ thể hay không.
Cụm từ đồng nghĩa:
- Are you in agreement?
- Are you on board with […]?
2. Ví dụ/Examples
Hey, there’s a party tonight. Are you down to go?
I’m thinking about dining at a new restaurant. Are you down to explore it together?
This Saturday, we’re doing beach cleaning. Are you down to volunteer and lend a hand?
We’re scheduling a weekend beach getaway. Are you down for some relaxation and fun in the sun?
We’re thinking about doing a significant office space remodel. Are you down with the idea, or do you have any alternative suggestions?
I’m considering changing to a plant-based diet. It’s better for the environment. Are you down to give it a try with me?
A: I think we should start a band. What do you think?
B: Yeah, I’m down! Let’s get going.
A: I think we should go along with that startup. Are you down?
B: Unquestionably! I believe it’s a promising opportunity so I am wholeheartedly confident in this financial investment.
A: I’ve heard there will be a new food truck festival in town this weekend. I’m down to check it out. Do you want to go?
B: Sounds brilliant! I’m down as well. Let’s grab some yummy street food and have a great time exploring the festival together.