執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月07日 | Phrases
In England, we say, “Take a pew,” to invite someone to sit down. In the U.S. we say, “Take a seat.” It is more casual than, “Please be seated.” Other things we “take” are a shower, a bath, a break, and a rest. You can invite people to take a break, but it may be...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月06日 | TOEIC
＿＿＿＿＿＿ greyhounds love to run outdoors, they can often live happily in small apartments. A. Since B. Because C. Although D. In case...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月05日 | Trivia
In English we would say, ‘I go at my own pace.’ ‘My pace’ is never used in the third person, so when referring to another, we would say, ‘He goes at his own pace.’ The often-heard phrase, ‘She is my pace,’ is nonsensical in English and should be, ‘She does things at...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月04日 | Idioms
“How was the movie?” “It was such a sad story! There wasn’t a dry eye in the house!” This is what we say when everyone in the audience cries while watching a play or movie. That is, everyone’s eyes are wet with tears. A sad scene or a sad story succeeds in making the...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月03日 | Words
“It’s chilly out today! Don’t forget your jacket!” 「今日は寒いから、ジャケットを忘れないで！」 We use “chilly” to describe cold weather, or feeling cold. “Are you warm enough?” “Actually, I’m a bit chilly.” 寒い天気、寒く感じることを「chilly」で表現します。...
