Lesson 149 重要な：essential、vital、key、crucial
レッスンのポイント 今回は「重要な」。いくつかのバリエーションを手に入れましょう。
Today’s dialog
同僚のランドンとミサトが、新しく営業チームに加わったアンディについて話をしています。
Landon: Hi, Misato! I heard your sales team has a new member.
Misato: Yes, a guy called Andy. He is really nice and easy to work with.
Landon: Have you already held a welcome party for him?
Misato: Actually, I’m in the middle of planning one. I was thinking of going to the sushi restaurant in the Hotel New Onishi.
Landon: Excellent idea, but that restaurant is very popular, so advance booking is essential.
Misato: I see. In that case, I’d better make a reservation as soon as possible.
WORDS & PHRASES
in the middle of ～の最中で
advance booking 事前の予約
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, Misato! I heard your sales team has a new member.
Yes, a guy called Andy. He is really nice and easy to work with.
Have you already held a welcome party for him?
Actually, I’m in the middle of planning one. I was thinking of going to the sushi restaurant in the Hotel New Onishi.
Excellent idea, but that restaurant is very popular, so advance booking is essential.
I see. In that case, I’d better make a reservation as soon as possible.
CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR! ～文法のポイントを確認しましょう～
①空所を用いる形容詞
He is really nice and easy to work with.
②「切迫」の had better
I’d better make a reservation as soon as possible.
BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY～語彙のハートを身につけましょう～
Advance booking is essential.
essence（本質・核心）は何かを成り立たせる必須の成分。そこから essential は「絶対に必要な・必要不可欠な」というニュアンスになります。
Your presence is vital for the survival of this company.
Education will be the key issue in the coming elections.
It’s crucial we stick together on this.
EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH! ～英語で表現しましょう～
Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables are essential for healthy liv.
Decision-making is a key skill all leaders need.
Decision-making は「(組織の方向性をさだめる）意思決定」のこと。
Coaches play a crucial role in the development of athletes.
play a role は「役割を果たす」－定番フレーズ。