執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月27日 | Idioms
“I’ve read the explanation for this homework problem eight times but I just can’t wrap my head around it. Can you explain it more clearly?” In order to understand something difficult or complicated, you must “wrap your head around...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月26日 | Words
“Come say hello to our guest. No? Sorry, he’s shy.” Someone who is shy is afraid or nervous to meet or interact with people they don’t know well. An introverted person is not necessarily shy, although the two words are sometimes used...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月25日 | Pictures
These lilies would make a beautiful decoration in your home, wouldn’t they? But you must be careful, because lilies are poisonous and can be dangerous for pets and children....
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月23日 | Phrases
“I’ve had enough of your constant arguing! If you two can’t get along, go fight somewhere else.” When you’ve had enough of something, you can’t take it anymore. You’re sick and tired of it. Of course, you can also say,...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月22日 | TOEIC
“I realize it was an honest mistake, but nevertheless there will be consequence.” Find the mistake. A. realize B. honest C. nevertheless D. consequence 「わざと間違えたわけではないことはわかっていますが、それでもその結果に責任を取らないといけません。」 Realizeは「わかっている、気づいている」で問題ありません。「Honest...