執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月01日 | Phrases
“Let’s get some rice balls at the convenience store. I really prefer hand-made, but these will do in a pinch.” A “pinch” is a difficult situation. We might do something in a pinch that we wouldn’t normally do. 「コンビニでおにぎりを買おう。本当は手作りが好きだけど、イザとなったらこれでもいい。」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月31日 | TOEIC
“It was a beautiful winter day. Snow blanket the ground.” Find the mistake. A. beautiful B. winter C. blanket D. ground 「美しい冬の日でした。雪が地面を（毛布のように）覆っていました。」 間違いはどこでしょうか？...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月30日 | Trivia
What’s your blood type? Human red blood cells can have two different antigens, A or B. If you have only one, your blood type is A or B. If you have both, it’s AB. And if you have neither, it’s type O. Other animals, such as dogs, have more different blood types....
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月29日 | Idioms
“The film is pretty boring overall, but it has its moments. The special effects on the final battle are great, and the scene between the protagonist and her father is very touching.” Something that “has its moments” may be difficult or bad most of the time, but there...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月28日 | Words
“One thing that can help you feel better after a difficult day is to cuddle with your pet.” Cuddling involves hugging or holding and petting. Some pets are cuddlier than others. A cuddly animal is usually furry and cute and doesn’t mind cuddling. You usually don’t...
