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317. What if～=もし～だったらどうか
What if: what will happen if もし～だったらどうか、もし～だったら何が起こるか Son: What will happen if you put the popcorn in the microwave? Mom: When it gets too hot, the kernels begin to pop 息子：もし電子レンジにポップコーンをいれたらどうなるの？ 母親…
316. At present＝現在、今は
At present: now 現在、今 Manager: We will continue with our presentation later. At present, we will have lunch first. Any questions? マネージャー：：後ほどプレゼンを続けましょう。今は、まずランチを食べましょう。何か質問ありますか？ =====================…
315. Point something out
Point something out: explain something; show something Manager: I'd like to point out that the stocks increased this quarter. Employee: What are our projections? Manager: If it continues on this trend…
314. Plan on doing something
Plan on doing something: expect (to do) something in the future Noriko: Going anywhere for Golden Week? George: I plan on going to the beach next week. ================================================…
313. On the other hand＝一方で
On the other hand: however, in contrast 一方で、しかし、対照的に Grand ma : We harvested 100 cucumbers last summer. On the other hand, we harvested only 50 this summer. This might be due to the cold weather. おばあ…
312. Take something out
Take something out: remove something Teacher: Take out your colored pencils. We are going to finish our arts and crafts projects. Student: Okay .
311. Belong to someone
Belong to someone: be the property of someone Noriko: Who does this dog belong to? George: It's mine. His name is Pochi.
194. Pay for something
Pay for something: give money for something Nick: I need to pay for my electricity bills this week. The deadline is coming up soon.
193. Instead of (doing) something
Instead of (doing) something): in the place of (doing) something Tim: Instead of going to eat, why not go to the cinema? Sam: Sure, what time?
191. Follow the crowd 大勢に従う
Follow the crowd: do what everyone else does Noriko: What do you think of the student? Sam: She is not self-assertive. She always just follows the crowd. *日本語では「大勢に従う、自分の考えをあまりもたずに大多数に従う」という意味です。 ノリ…
191. Be enthusiastic about something
Be enthusiastic about something: like something very much John: What are your hobbies? Sam: Well, I' m quite enthusiastic about boxing. I've been doing it since I was a child and I've gotten quite goo…
190. Give something away 贈る
Give something away: give something as a gift Mom: Did you prepare the Christmas gifts? Son: Yes, I did. I'm ready to give them away to all my students. *日本語では「贈る、譲る」という意味です。 母親「クリスマスプレゼント用意したの？」 息子「…