ラジオ英会話　Lesson 006 前置詞 on ④-圧力

Rudy: Hey there, wrestling fans, we’re here with the champion, Lady X. Lady X, congratulations on your victory today!

Lady X: Thanks, Rudy.

Rudy: You don’t look very satisfied with your win. What’s on your mind?

Lady X: It was a tough match. I made some mistakes. But I kept pressure on my opponent and managed to come out the winner.

Rudy: You almost lost the upper hand a few times there.

Lady X: I know. I really had to concentrate on keeping her at bay.

Rudy: Your opponent was a lot bigger than you.

Lady X: True. I may be smaller, but I’m strong.

Rudy: Clearly!

You almost lost the upper hand a few times there.

Your opponent was a lot bigger than you.

I kept pressure on my opponent.

This decision will have a significant impact on our future.

I had to concentrate on keeping her at bay.

She hung up on me.

 

I need help with this project.
I’ve been working on it for days, but I’m no closer to finishing.
It’s having an effect on my sleep.

 

I had to concentrate on keeping her at bay.