ラジオ英会話 Lesson 177 求める⑦：助力を求める
KEY SENTENCE I have to turn it in by six. I could really use a hand with this tree.
Today’s dialog
リコが会社に飾るクリスマスツリーを作っていると、ウィルが通りかかります。
Will: Riko, what are you doing?
Riko: I’m putting up the company Christmas tree.
Will: Doesn’t Kelly usually do that every year?
Riko: She’s on vacation, so the boss asked me to do it.
Will: Don’t you have to finish your report today?
Riko: Yes, I have to turn it in by six. I could really use a hand with this tree.
Will: Let me take care of it.
Riko: Thanks, Will. That would be a great help.
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。
Riko, what are you doing?
I’m putting up the company Christmas tree.
Doesn’t Kelly usually do that every year?
She’s on vacation, so the boss asked me to do it.
Don’t you have to finish your report today?
Yes, I have to turn it in by six. I could really use a hand with this tree.
Let me take care of it.
Thanks, Will. That would be a great help.
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ～文法と語彙を確認しましょう～
①否定疑問文・頻度副詞の位置
Doesn’t Kelly usually do that every year?
②ステージの on・to 不定詞を用いた目的語説明型
She’s on vacation, so the boss asked me to do it.
ABSORB THE FLOW!～英語の流れを身につけましょう～
I have to turn it in by six. I could really use a hand with this tree.
This suitcase is really heavy. Could you give me a hand? I’d be very grateful.
I’m having difficulty translating this article. I could really use your help. I’ll pay you the going rate, OK?
CREATE THE FLOW! ～英語の流れを作り出しましょう～
困っている事情を伝え、手伝ってもらうフローを作りましょう。
I’m organizing a kids’ party next Sunday. I really need a helping hand. I’ll return the favor, of course.
I have to prepare food for over 100 guests. I could really use your help.
We’re a bit lost. Would you mind showing us the way to this hotel? That would be a great help.
WORDS & PHRASES
put up ～ ～を立てる
turn in ～ ～を提出する
could really use a hand 本当に手伝ってほしい
give me a hand 手を貸す
could really use your help 本当に手伝ってほしい
organize 計画する、企画する
return the favor 恩返しをする、お返しする