執筆者 Modern English | 2015年06月13日 | Phrases
“He passed out from lack of oxygen, but he’s okay now.” If you lose consciousness for a reason such as illness or overexertion, we say you pass out. Normally this phrase isn’t used for sleep, but occasionally you might hear something like,...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年06月12日 | TOEIC
“We really need this contract. Do whatever you have to _____ them to sign.” A. persuade B. engage C. renounce D. pronounce...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年06月11日 | Trivia
Stick bugs, stick insects, or walking sticks, are a kind of insect that is camouflaged as a small stick. Some insects in the same family also look like leaves. They look like sticks or leaves so that predators will not notice them. However, some kinds also use bright...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年06月10日 | Idioms
“Would you hurry up? I don’t have all day here!” You can say this when someone is taking a long time to do something and you feel impatient. For example, you are waiting in line at the grocery store and the person ahead of you is very slow to pay. Or...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年06月09日 | Words
“My favorite pen is missing. Have you seen it?” “We can’t finish the puzzle. One of the pieces is missing.” “We went into the maze together, but when we got out, Steve was missing.” Although “missing” can mean...