こんにちは。花祭窯おかみ/アートエデュケーターふじゆりです。
続・読書『英語の品格』第1章(インターナショナル新書)ロッシェル・カップ/大野和基 著
読書『英語の品格』をブログにアップしたのは10日前。たくさん掲載されている文例のなかから、自分にとって使い勝手の良さそうな例文を「わたし用」にまとめることにしました。その「第1章」分。
- I hope you feel better.
- Would you mind taking off your shoes?
- I’m sorry but it is not possible given my schedule.
- I have a different view about this.
- I’m afraid that we cannot accept your offer at this time.
- I have some concerns about that approach.
- must>have to>had better>should>need to
- I would like some more coffee please.
- May I have a refill?
- I found what seems to be a mistake.
- What makes you say that?
- What brought you here?
- How did it happen?
- Could you possibly plan to get here before 3pm?
- Would you be able to stop by our office when you are in Japan next?
- Would it be possible to meet you while we are in London?
- Everyone leaves their shoes here when they enter the gallery.
- Would it be alright if I took a bottle of water?
- Do you mind if I take a bottle of water?
- Not at all.
- No, go ahead.
- I’m afraid that… / Unfortunately… / I’m sorry to have to tell you,…
- We appreciate your proposal.
- Thank you for sharing this proposal with us.
- I definitely agree with you.
- My thoughts exactly.
- I share your opinion.
- I’d like to hear your opinion about this.
- I welcome your comments about this.
『英語の品格』(インターナショナル新書)より
コンパクトにまとめようと思いつつ、多くなってしまいましたが、それでも上の文例はほんの一部。部分的に「わたし用」にアレンジしています。本書には他にもたくさんの言い回しが載っています。またそれぞれの解説を読むことで、使い方をより理解できると思います。