ラジオ英会話 Lesson 223 選択の or

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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 223 選択の or

Key Sentence

Are you an archaeologist, or are you a submarine pilot?

Today’s dialog

Jessica: Dr. Higashi, this is our first time seeing you at the controls.

Dr. Higashi: Come to think of it, that’s right. So, was the pilot you or the professor last time?

Jessica: I was the pilot.

Dr. Higashi: Very interesting. Are you an archaeologist, or are you a submarine pilot?

Jessica: I’m both. I’m also a licensed scuba diver.

Dr. Higashi: Very impressive. Young people these days have many skills.

Jessica: So do you, it seems. Dr. Higashi, the pyramid is coming into view!

Dr. Higashi: I can see it! Incredible!

come to think of it : そういえば
archaeologist: 考古学者
licensed: 免許を持った・受けた
come into view: 視界・視野に入る、見えてくる

英訳練習

Grammar and Vocabulary

This is our first time seeing you at the controls.

at the controls: 操縦装置のところにいる→操縦している

I’m both.

both: 2つのうち両方
either: 2つのうちどちらか
neither: どちらも~ない

Grasp the Concept

Key Sentence

Are you an archaeologist, or are you a submarine pilot?

other examples

Which do you like more, cats or dogs?

 
Mount McKinley, or Denali, is the highest peak in North America.

 
He waited for five or six hours.

 
Leave early, or you’ll get stuck in traffic.

 

命令・指示 + or …: ~しなさい、さもないと…

Practical Usage

下記のフレーズを使って、次の内容を英語にして言ってみよう。
・a 10- or 15-minute walk

日本文をクリックすると、英文例が表示されます。

pick: つまみ上げる→選択する

 

Pronunciation Polish

I’m also a licensed scuba diver.
 
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