執筆者 Modern English | 2015年02月04日 | Idioms
“My aunts showed us a slideshow of their vacation. It was like Chinese water torture.” We describe something long and painfully boring by comparing it to “Chinese water torture”. Chinese water torture is a method of torture in which the victim is immobilized and water...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年02月03日 | Words
“We’re going to be walking a lot. Wear sensible shoes.” “No, you can’t learn to juggle while skydiving. Be sensible.” Something or someone that is “sensible” is practical and realistic. It’s basically a good thing, but maybe a bit boring and not very exciting....
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年02月02日 | Pictures
Do you know this flower? It’s called “calla”. In addition to the unusual shape of the flower, it has heart-shaped leaves....
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年01月31日 | Phrases
“I know you like motorcycles, but your hobby is getting out of hand. I can barely fit the car in the garage with all these motorcycle parts.” If something is “well in hand” it’s under control. If it’s out of hand, it is out of...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年01月30日 | TOEIC
“I would like a chance to ____ my mistake.” Fill in the blank. A. erect B. rectangle C. rectify D. retract Ａの意味は「建てる」、Ｂは「長方形」で、動詞ですらありません。Ｄは「取り消す」ですが、一度間違ってしまったものを取り消せませんのでふさわしくありません。残るＣが「正す」という意味で正解です。 Do more TOEIC practice here!...
