Lesson 141 fineのイメージ
レッスンのポイント 今月は基本的な形容詞のイメージをマスターしていきます。初回は fine。
Today’s dialog
ビビアンが部下のトーマスにプロジェクトの進捗状況について尋ねています。
Vivian: Hi, Thomas. How is the project going?
Thomas: So far, so good.
Vivian: Really? I heard that one of our clients asked you if we could reschedule the upcoming meeting.
Thomas: Don’t worry. Everything is fine. I’ve already informed everyone concerned about the new schedule.
Vivian: But how come this is the first I’ve heard of such a change? I am involved too, right?
Thomas: Yes, I should have informed you. I’m really sorry.
Vivian: Please be more careful.
WORDS & PHRASES
So far, so good. 今のところ順調だ。
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。
Hi, Thomas. How is the project going?
So far, so good.
Really? I heard that one of our clients asked you if we could reschedule the upcoming meeting.
Don’t worry. Everything is fine. I’ve already informed everyone concerned about the new schedule.
But how come this is the first I’ve heard of such a change? I am involved too, right?
Yes, I should have informed you. I’m really sorry.
Please be more careful.
CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR! ～文法のポイントを確認しましょう～
①英語のリズム「説明は後ろに置く」
I heard that one of our clients asked you if we could reschedule the upcoming meeting.
②should have の意味
I should have informed you.
BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY～語彙のハートを身につけましょう～
Don’t worry. Everything is fine.
この文では「順調」と訳しましたが、fine は場面によってさまざまに訳されます。いろいろに訳されても fine のイメージは１つ。それは「スッキリしている」。「不純物がない」ということです。
How are you? – I’m fine.
He became a fine gentleman.
We accept only fine gold.
Can we meet at seven tomorrow? – Seven is fine with me.
EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH! ～英語で表現しましょう～
The kids are just fine. Thanks for asking.
Take-out pizza is fine with me.
Many people invest in precious metals like fine gold, silver and platinum.