執筆者 Modern English | 2015年10月20日 | Words
“I had to walk two miles to the store.” “How far is that?” “Two miles is equivalent to 3.2 kilometers.” If something is “equivalent” to something else, the two things are equal. “Equal” might be easier when...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年10月13日 | Words
“Ow, that hurts!” “My stomach hurts.” In English, “hurt” is a verb. If someone steps on your foot, that hurts. People can also hurt you emotionally. You can describe this with yourself as the object (“It really hurt me when...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年10月06日 | Words
“How are you doing?” “OK. How about you?” “Hand me that pen.” “OK.” “I’m going to take the dog for a walk.” “OK.” “How was the movie?” “It was just OK.”...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年09月29日 | Words
“Do you have your book?” “No, I left it at home.” “Hey, why don’t you get this book? It looks like something you would like.” “Yes, I already have it!” “Have” can mean that you own something or that you...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年09月15日 | Words
“He was carrying a suitcase.” “She picked up the cat and carried him out of the kitchen.” “Carry” can be similar to “hold”, but to carry something, you have to move while holding it. You can still say, “I saw him...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年09月08日 | Words
“A man appeared in the door, and he was holding a gun!” “Hold my bag while I buy my ticket.” “Can I hold the baby?” “The cat doesn’t like to be held.” To hold something is to keep it in your hand or hands. You can...
