ラジオ英会話 Lesson 139 助動詞は重ねて使えない
KEY SENTENCE
I should be able to get there by five.
Today’s dialog
リコが会社にいる夫のポールと、娘ハンナのハロウィーンのことで話しています。
Paul: So, Riko, how does Hannah like the princess costume you made?
Riko: Of course, she loves it. It’s much better than the costumes in the stores.
Paul: Yes, I know. I looked everywhere for a purple costume, so we had no choice.
Riko: Well, this is the last time I’m doing this. So, when can you be at the school?
Paul: I should be able to get there by five.
Riko: Great. I’ll save some Halloween candy for you, dear.
Paul: Very funny.
英訳練習
本日のテキストを英訳してみましょう。文章をクリックすると英文例が表示されます。
So, Riko, how does Hannah like the princess costume you made?
Of course, she loves it. It’s much better than the costumes in the stores.
Yes, I know. I looked everywhere for a purple costume, so we had no choice.
Well, this is the last time I’m doing this. So, when can you be at the school?
I should be able to get there by five.
Great. I’ll save some Halloween candy for you, dear.
Very funny.
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
関係代名詞修飾
How does Hannah like the princess costume you made?
look for
I looked everywhere for a purple costume, so we had no choice.
FEEL ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER!
I should be able to get there by five.
I may be able to join you tomorrow.
I guess I’ll have to make another costume for her myself this year.
We may have to postpone the meeting.
GRAMMAR IN ACTION
文法を実践で使ってみよう。
This report has many weak points. You will have to rewrite it.
Only those with a Master’s degree will be able to apply for this position.
It’s going to be tight, but we should be able to make the deadline.
WORDS & PHRASES
very funny (相手への皮肉として)とても面白い=全然面白くない
postpone 先送り、延ばす
those with a Master’s degree 修士号取得者
should be able to できるはずです