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183. dream of doing something
dream of doing something: think about something that you want to happen in the future. Roger: I've always had a dream of being a chef, but nobody believed in me. Well, I never gave up and now work in…
144. Be a bookworm 本の虫!?
Be a bookworm: love to read John: What are your hobbies? Sam: I'm a huge bookworm. I read a new book every week. *日本語では「本の虫になる」つまり、「本が大好きだ」という意味です。 ジョン「あなたの趣味は何ですか？」 サム「僕は本が大好きなんです。新しい本を毎週読んでいます。」 ==…
143. Have the time of one's life 楽しむ
Have the time of one's life: have a wonderful time Noriko: This place is fun, isn't it? Ayane: Indeed! I'm having the time of my life. Noriko: We definitely have to come back again. *日本語では「楽しむ、充実する」とい…
142. Roll out the red carpet (for someone) 大歓迎する
Roll out the red carpet (for someone): welcome an important guest with special treatment. News report: When Tom Cruise visited Japan, so many fans rolled out the red carpet. *日本語では「丁重にお迎えする、盛大に歓迎する」と…
178. Take a trip
Take a trip: travel someplace Noriko: I want to take a trip. Sam: Where? Noriko: I don't know. I just want to get out of here. ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」…
141. Make an impression (on someone) 印象を与える
Make an impression (on someone) have a memorable effect (on someone) News Report: The politician made an impression on the people voting for him. We shall see if it is enough for him to get elected fo…
140. Turn something in 提出する
Turn something in: give something to someone Miss Lee: Please make sure you turn in your assignments before leaving class today. *日本語では「提出する」という意味です。 リー先生「今日、教室を出る前に必ず宿題を提出してください。」 ：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：…
139. In the end 結局
In the end: after all; ultimately. Roger: In the end, we will have to present our research, even if Susan isn't ready. Kate: Is there no other way? Roger: I'm afraid not. *日本語では「結局、最終的には、究極的には」という意味です…
138. Die down 弱まる
Die down: come slowly to an end; grow weaker Camp Guide: The flames began to die down in the campfire. Time to cook! Get me the pot, we will hold it over the coals. *日本語では「弱まる、衰える」という意味です。 キャンプガイド「…
137. Get one's hands on something 手に入れる
get one's hands on something: take ahold of something Ken: I can't wait to get my hands on the new Playstation 4. Mom: If you pass your school exams, I'll buy it for you. Ken: Okay, mom. *日本語では「手に入れる…
170. All over the place
All over the place: everywhere. Ron: What's wrong? Girlfriend: You have to clean your apartment. It's completely messy. Ron: Why? Girlfriend: You have stuff all over the place.
136. Safe and sound 無事に
safe and sound: safe and healthy; with no damage or injury. Mom: Make sure you come back home safe and sound before nightfall. *日本語では「無事に、安全に」という意味です。 母親「日が暮れる前に無事に帰って来るんですよ」 =========================…