執筆者 Modern English | 2016年02月18日 | Trivia
A croquembouche is a French dessert. It’s basically a cake that is a big pile of choux pastries or choux creams that may be decorated with chocolate, almonds, or various sweets. They are common at important parties such as weddings in Italy and France. ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年02月17日 | Idioms
“So you’ve decided not to quit your job and become an ostrich photographer after all? I’m glad you’ve come to your senses.” To come to one’s senses is to think clearly. We say someone has come to their senses when they give...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年02月16日 | Words
“You have to try this tea I bought!” “I wasn’t sure if I would like it, but I tried it and it was great.” “Have you tried rebooting your computer?” “You won’t know if you can solve that homework problem until you...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年02月15日 | Pictures
Pictures like these are made by photographing the night sky over many hours. You can see the paths of the stars moving through the sky. Because the exposure is long, the ground also looks bright even though it’s night. ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年02月13日 | Phrases
“I don’t think Sylvia will ever forgive me.” “Don’t worry. If she loves you, you’ll find a way to work it out.” “I can’t do this math problem in my head. I need to work it out on paper.” The “it”...
