執筆者 Modern English | 2014年12月17日 | Idioms
“When the boat sank, their investment went up in smoke.” When something goes up in smoke, it is completely lost, as if it had burned up in a fire. It is especially fitting if it actually was lost in a fire. However, the fire is just a metaphor, so it could be lost in...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年12月16日 | Words
“In this city, most people own cars.” “Most of my family has red hair.” “Most” means “almost all” or “more than half” of a group or category. “In Japan, most people study English at school.” 「この町ではほとんどの人が車を持っている。」 「私の親族のほとんどが赤毛です。」 Most...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年12月15日 | Pictures
Beautiful winter scenes are a common theme for winter holiday cards. The forest looks very quiet covered in snow. With no leaves on the trees, it might be easier to catch a glimpse of a wild deer....
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年12月13日 | Phrases
“When he makes a promise, he never fails to fulfill it.” If something or someone never fails to do something, it means they absolutely always do it. After all, if they didn’t do it one time, they would have failed to do it. You can also say “It never fails” as an...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年12月12日 | TOEIC
“I need this information as soon as possible. I appreciate your eventual reply.” Find the mistake. A. information B. possible C. appreciate D. eventual 「この情報が必要なので出来るだけ早く欲しい。早急の返信をお願いします。」 間違いはどこでしょうか？...
