ラジオ英会話 Lesson 178 求める⑧：変更を求める
KEY SENTENCE I realize your dream is important to you, but could you perhaps reconsider?
Today’s dialog
キョウコが会社を辞めると言い出し、同僚のレジーは思いとどまるように説得します。
Kyoko: I have an announcement to make. I’m resigning from the company.
Reggie: What? Are you kidding? Why?
Kyoko: I’ve had a dream for years to write internet comics. I’m going to work independently.
Reggie: But we need you. It’s going to be impossible to replace you.
Kyoko: I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Reggie: I realize your dream is important to you, but could you perhaps reconsider?
Kyoko: I’m sorry, but I’ve given this a lot of thought. It’s time for me to leave.
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。
I have an announcement to make. I’m resigning from the company.
What? Are you kidding? Why?
I’ve had a dream for years to write internet comics. I’m going to work independently.
But we need you. It’s going to be impossible to replace you.
I’m sure you’ll be fine.
I realize your dream is important to you, but could you perhaps reconsider?
I’m sorry, but I’ve given this a lot of thought. It’s time for me to leave.
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ～文法と語彙を確認しましょう～
①現在完了継続用法・to 不定詞による名詞の説明
I’ve had a dream for years to write internet comics.
②リポート文
I’m sure you’ll be fine.
I realize your dream is important to you.
ABSORB THE FLOW!～英語の流れを身につけましょう～
I realize your dream is important to you, but could you perhaps reconsider?
We are very interested in your offer, but are you willing to accept a compromise?
I hate to mention this, but would you mind not leaving the toilet seat up?
Your grades are falling dramatically. You’d better change your attitude if you wish to graduate.
CREATE THE FLOW! ～英語の流れを作り出しましょう～
相手に変更を促すフローを作りましょう。
In light of this new information, could you reconsider your decision?
Are you willing to take a flight with stops? You’ll save a lot of money.
You’d better put more emotion into your speech if you want to impress the judges.
WORDS & PHRASES
resign 辞職する
independently 独立して
replace ～の代わりを補う
give ～ a lot of thought ～についてじっくり考える
reconsider 考え直す
be willing to ～するのが嫌ではない、構わない
had better した方がいい
in light of ～に照らして・～を考慮してる