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123. Catch one's eye 目に留まる
Catch one's eye: attract one's attention John: Take a look at this bracelet. I got it in Japan. Will: Wow, it's shiny! John: Yeah. It caught my eye as I was visiting one of the temples. *日本語では「目に留まる」と…
122. Pull into a place 車を停める
Pull into a place: drive one's car into a place Sam: I want to get some coffee. Want to pull into this Starbucks? John: Sounds great. I'm buying. *日本語では「車をある場所に停める」という意味です。 サム「コーヒーが欲しいな。このスターバックスに車を停め…
121. For Good 永遠に
For Good: forever; permanently Sam: What happened here? Lawrence: The lush trees and the oasis were taken over by the desert. It is gone for good now. *日本語では「永遠に」という意味です。 サム「ここで何が起こったのですか？」 ローレンス「青々と…
135. Make off with something
Make off with something: take or steal something John: What happened? Sam: I'm sad. A thief made off with my camera. Must've stole it right out of my bag when I was walking around. John: You may have…
120. Wide-eyed びっくり！
Wide-eyed: very surprised John: Did you see that? Sam: What? John: That shooting star! It was huge! Sam: Why are you so wide-eyed? John: I've seen one before. Amazing! *日本語では「とても驚いた、びっくり」という意味です。 ジョ…
119. Out of Nowhere 突然
Out of nowhere: suddenly and unexpectedly John: The seagull came out of nowhere and took my hotdog. Sam: That's hilarious! I told you to not eat on the beach. *日本語では「突然、予期せず」という意味です。 ジョン「カモメが突然来て、僕の…
132. Take off
Take off: leave a place (by car, on foot, or by plane) Flight Attendant: Flight 1612 bound for Tokyo will take off in the next 10 minutes. Please sit back, fasten your seatbelts, and we will be in the…
131. Just in Time＝時間に間に合って
Just in Time: just before the last minute. 時間に間に合って、ほんの少し前 Sam: How did the meeting go? John: I was concerned that I would be late, but made it just in time to present my research. サム：会議はどんな感じで進みましたか？…
118. Shoplift 万引きする
Shoplift: steal (something) from a store Jim: I don't know how people shoplift and steal items from stores. There are cameras everywhere. *日本語では「万引きをする」という意味です。 ジム「どうやって、人々が万引きをしたり、店から商品を盗むのか分からないよ。あち…
118. Catch someone red-handed 現行犯逮捕！
Catch someone red handed: Catch someone who is committing a crime News Report: The police caught the famous jewel thief red-handed. *直訳すると「手を赤く染めた人を捕まえる」ですが、 日本語では「現行犯で逮捕する」という意味です。 「ニュースリポート 警察は、有名な宝…
128. In a Hurry
In a hurry: rushed: need to move quickly. Jim: Sorry, can't talk now. Have to catch the last train. Sam: Okay, see you tomorrow.
126. After a while
After a while: Later; a short time later Noriko: Where is your friend? Jim: I think he'll come after awhile. Noriko: I hope so. I'm hungry.