執筆者 Modern English | 2015年03月04日 | Idioms
“Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of him. He’s a household name! He’s on TV all the time.” A “household name” is a person so famous that everyone knows who he or she is. Just like a common brand of soap or candy might be...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年03月03日 | Words
“We can get this done quickly if we all cooperate!” “This assignment teaches the students the value of cooperation.” “Cooperate” means “work together”. Look at the parts of the word. “Co-” means...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年03月02日 | Pictures
A miniature horse is less than one meter tall at the withers (shoulders). This miniature horse has a gold-colored coat and white mane and tail. She is a palomino....
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年02月28日 | Phrases
“I made tea. Would you like some?” “Thanks. I could use something to drink.” “I could really use a nap, but I have to finish my homework before dinner.” We say we “could use” something that would be nice to have. It...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年02月27日 | TOEIC
“Unfortunately, I do not ____ your services any longer.” Fill in the blank. A. requisite B. desire C. deride D. retain 「もうあなたの提供するサービスを必要としない」というフレーズはたまに聞きますが、Aの「必要な」は形容詞なので「do...
