執筆者 Modern English | 2013年01月15日 | Words
Bill: Ted and I used to hang out together all the time, but recently he never wants to go anywhere with me. Frank: I know. He’s gotten really busy with work lately. “Recently” or “lately” mean “in the period of time leading up to the present.” The starting point may...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年01月08日 | Words
Jane: You’re so smart, Sally. You should be a doctor or something when you grow up. Sally: Oh, no, I’m too squeamish. I can’t stand the sight of blood. A squeamish person is disturbed by disgusting or painful things. It is normal, but it can be a disadvantage in a...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月18日 | Words
A calf is a baby cow. But it can also be a baby moose, or a baby whale, elephant, or many other animals. Another thing that is called by this name is the big muscle in your lower leg....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月11日 | Words
Bartender: What can I get for you, Bob? Bob: The usual. “Usual” is an adjective that means “ordinary” or “customary”. You can use it to arrange a meeting with a friend at “the usual spot” or order your usual drink at a bar or café where you are a regular customer....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月04日 | Words
A leprechaun is a mythical creature from Ireland, but it is well-known in the English-speaking world. It looks like a little man dressed in green. If you catch a leprechaun, he has to give you his pot of gold. But leprechauns can use magic, so it is impossible to...
