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130. First-rate 一流
First-rate: excellent Susan: Our program is first rate! *日本語では「一流の、最高の、素晴らしい」という意味です。 スーザン「私たちのプログラムは一流です！」 ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」 http://www.sayinsei…
152. Make friends
Make friends: become friendly with other people Sam: I like Kevin. He can make friends easily. ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」 http://www.sayinsei.com/ ■ SEI…
129. Turn over a new leaf 心機一転
Turn over a new leaf: decide to improve your behavior News Report: 42 year old Robert Stone was homeless for two years due to a massive drug problem. But now, he decided to turn over a new leaf and st…
128. Follow in someone's footsteps 足跡をたどる
follow in someone's footsteps: follow someone's example Boy: I want to be like you when I grow up Father: So, you want to follow in my footsteps, huh? Well, you had better get started soon. *日本語では「足跡を…
149. Go Shopping=買い物へ行く
Go shopping; shop 買い物へ行く Son: Mom, where are you going? （ママ、どこへ行くの？） Mom: Shopping. I'll be back in a few hours. （買い物よ、数時間で帰って来るわ） ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話…
127. The Icing on the Cake 最高
The icing on the cake: the best part Tom: Check out my new Mac. It goes well with my iPad and iPhone. What do you think? Noriko: Nice! Tom: The icing on the cake? I got all of these things for half pr…
146. Make Sure
Make Sure: check something yourself to be sure about it Mom: Please check that you've locked the door before you leave the house. Son: Okay, I'll be back soon.
126. Try Something out 試してみる
Try something out: test something to see how it works John: I like this car. Salesman: Would you like to give it a test drive? Let me get the keys so you can try it out. *日本語では「実際に試してみる」という意味です。 ジョン「こ…
143. Try something on
Try something on: test the fit of shoes or clothes. Will: This suit is made of nice material. Tailor: Would you like to try it on? Will: Sure. Thank you.
125. Be on the cutting edge (of something) 最先端の
Be on the cutting edge of something: be the leader (in a certain field) Elon: Our vehicles are on the cutting edge of new technology. Our company is the future. *日本語では「最先端の」という意味です。 エロン「私たちの車は、最新技術の最先…
141. Get something back
Get something back: receive something that belonged to you before Librarian: Are there any other books you would like to check out? Sam: No, I think I'm okay for now. When do I have to return the book…
124. Put two and two together 結論を導く
Put two and two together: figure something out from what one sees, hears, learns, etc. Sam: Can you figure out this math problem? I can't seem to put two and two together to solve this. John: Don't lo…