今週学習したラジオ英会話の「GRAMMAR IN ACTION 文法の実践」で出された英文を作る問題を再学習します。日本語をクリックすると英文例が出ます。
2月18日 Monday Lesson 211 if 節を伴わない仮定法②
if 節を使わない仮定法に慣れていきましょう。
Without crowdfunding, I could never have started my business.
But for the train delay, I would have made it on time.
Amazing! I would have needed three of four helpers – at least!
2月19日 Tuesday Lesson 212 仮定法プラス倒置
仮定法に倒置。非常に高度な形です。
When I your teacher, I would ban the use of cell phones in the classroom.
Were it not for the rain, we could have a BBQ outside.
Had it not been for my three alarm clocks, I would never have woken up!
2月20日 Wednesday 213 it の意味と機能
it の受ける感覚を練習しましょう。
My wife bought a famous brand dress. It cost an arm and a leg.
Relax. It’s OK.
I’m sorry. The front desk clerk should have given you a breakfast coupon when you checked in. It’s entirely our mistake.
2月21日 Thursday Lesson 214 天候・距離・時間の it
「天候・距離・時間の it」の練習です。通常の it と同じように状況を受ける意識で練習しましょう。
It’s a bit muggy today, isn’t it?
It’s about ten kilometers from my home to my school.
Gosh! It’s midnight already.
For Deeper Understanding ～より深い理解へ～
Well, for example, he cancels our date at the last minute with some lame excuse. And when we do get together, he seems more interested in his cell phone than me.
at the last minute は「直前に（なって）」。lame excuse は「（苦しい）下手な言い訳・口実」。