執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月22日 | Phrases
Jake: Can I borrow your kitchen to make a sandwich? I’m starving. Clementine: Be my guest. Just don’t use all the pickles. This phrase is used to invite someone to do something. You can also say, “Go ahead.” Sometimes it implies that the speaker is not going to do the...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月21日 | TOEIC
There were some minor setbacks, but ____ the project went very well. A. however B. overall C. considerately D. proportionately 空欄に入る単語はどれですか？ 小さなトラブルはいくつかありましたが、全体的にこのプロジェクトは大成功でした。...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月20日 | Trivia
The bear and the bull are animals used to symbolize the mood of the stock market. When it is a bull market, prices are going up and traders are optimistic. When it is a bear market, prices are falling and few people want to buy, which makes prices fall even further....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月19日 | Idioms
Paul: Can’t you just leave your cell phone at home while we go out to the movies? I want to have a relaxing time with no intrusions. Martha: I know, but I feel insecure if I don’t keep it close at hand. What if I get an urgent message from my boss? If something is...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月18日 | Words
A calf is a baby cow. But it can also be a baby moose, or a baby whale, elephant, or many other animals. Another thing that is called by this name is the big muscle in your lower leg....
