今週学習したラジオ英会話のダイアログを英訳練習します。日本語をどれだけ英訳出来るか練習します。日本文をクリックすると英文例が出ます。
リコは同僚のウィルに週末何をしたか尋ねます。
Good morning, Will. How was your weekend?
It was fine, thanks.
Did you do anything special?
Well, I was finally able to enjoy doing some writing on the terrace of my favorite cafe.
Oh, that sounds really exciting!
It’s actually quite relaxing. The hardest part is finding a seat because it’s always crowded on weekends.
That’s true. By the way, what do you usually write about?
I just write whatever comes to my mind.
大切なクライアントが来ることになり、上司がヤヨイにレストランの予約を頼みます。
An important client from France is coming here next Friday. Her name is Marie Rousseau. Yayoi, can you book a good restaurant for the evening?
Sure, no problem. What kind of food does she like?
I know she likes Japanese food.
Would it be OK if I reserved a table at the sushi restaurant in the Hotel New Onishi?
Good idea. The sushi there is excellent.
How many people should I reserve it for?
Let’s see…eight.
学生のロレインが隣人のビルと話しています。
Hi, Bill.
Hi, Lorraine. I thought you were away on a trip somewhere.
That’s next week. I’m going to Boracay for a nice break before the new semester.
Boracay? Where’s that?
It’s a beautiful island in the Philippines, famous for its white sand beaches.
Sounds like paradise.
Yes, I’m really looking forward to it. By the way, would you mind watering my plants while I’m away?
No problem. But I’ll expect a wonderful souvenir!
Of course!
リコは娘の誕生日のため上司のカーターさんに早退を願い出ます。
Mr. Carter, could I leave early today?
Well, you’ve already finished the report I asked you for, so that should be no problem.
Thank you. It’s my daughter’s birthday today.
Oh, how old is she now?
She just turned seven.
She’s already seven? Time flies.
Yes, it really does.
Are you going to get a cake for her?
Yes, of course. I’m going to get a cake with lots of fruit.
Sounds perfect.
金曜日のSIMPLE ANSWER
Can I ask you something? I know you’re busy, but would you mind picking up my mom at the airport?
Ken says he has a terrible toothache, and I need to take him to the dentist right away.
Sorry, but this is an emergency!
金曜日のADVANCED ANSWER
Can I ask you a favor? I know you have a lot on your plate right now, but could you possibly pick up my mom from the airport.
I would go myself, but the company president has asked me to chair an important meeting.
I’m sorry, but there’s no way I can get out of this.