responsibility と accountabilty

responsibility　

仕事を完成させる責任

これから起こる事･決定に対する責任（未来）

誰の責任であるのか

accountability   

仕事の結果に対する責任

既に起きた決定･行為に対する責任、またそれを説明する責任

誰が責任を取るのか

ランニング仲間

running partner

partner   /'pɑːrtnər/　n)相棒・仲間、配偶者

Can you tell me about your experience with running partners?

---Running partners are crucial for motivation and accountability.

How have running partners helped you stay committed to your fitness goals?

---They push me to keep going when I feel like giving up.

Have you ever had a particularly memorable experience with a running partner?

---Yes, once my partner helped me finish a marathon when I was struggling.

It sounds like running partners play a significant role in your fitness journey. Is there anything else you would like to share about the importance of having a running partner?

---Running partners make exercise more enjoyable and help me push my limits.

crucial   /'kruːʃl/　adj)きわめて重大な、厳しい･試練の、すばらしい

accountability　/ə,kaƱntə'bɪləti/　n)説明責任、結果に対する責任･成績責任

committed　/kə’ｍɪtɪd/　adj)熱心に取り組んでいる

role   /rəƱl/　n)役割、役目

二度寝する

go back to sleep/bed

fall asleep again

sleep in　　いつもよりたくさん寝る

I often sleep in on weekends and catch up on my sleep.

週末はよく寝て、睡眠時間を取り戻す。

健康によい

good for health

It might be not good for my health.

確認ですが。。

just to confirm

Just to confirm, I'd like to ...

仕事がはかどる

get more work done

I can get more work done when I do not workout

workout   n)ワークアウト・健康維持運動

work out 　 v)ワークアウトする

入浴剤

bath salt

特別なことをしたといえば。。

Speaking of doing something special, ...

Speaking of doing something special, I enjoy adding bath salt tonight.

appropriate

/ə'prəƱpriət/　adj)適切な・ふさわしい

・clothes

We should buy more appropriate.

Make sure your clothes are appropriate. First appearances are important. Make sure that you smile and make eye contact with the interviewers. Don't forget to speak clearly, and not too fast.

わがまま言って/勝手なこと言ってごめんなさい

sorry for only thinking about myself

sorry for being selfish

I'm sorry to ask you a favor.

寝る

go to bed/sleep

やっと

at last

（長時間かかって）最後に、ついに、とうとう、ようやく、やっと

At last I'm having a breather.

ひと息・ひと休み

breather   /'briːðər/　n)ひと息･ひと休み

★ a short break for rest or to relax

・to have/take a breather

・Tell me when you need a breather

・a five-minute breather

At last I'm having a breather.

I'm not just a contractor. 

contractor   /'kɑːntræktər/　

★ a person or company that has a contract to do work or provide goods or services for another company

・a building/roofing/electrical contractor

・a defense/security/military/civilian contractor

・a private/an independent contractor

・to employ an outside contractor  

試す

have a try

I'll have a try it.

再出発・再スタート

start anew with

I'll have a try it to start anew with running.

それを試してみる、ランニングを再出発するために。

anew　/ə'nuː/　adv)改めて･新たに

具合はどう？

How your .... has been?

I was wandering how your leg has been?

怪我・病気の調子を伺う

値上げ

price increase/hike

hike in price

I can't believe the price of that pair of shoes, it was half that price last week.

--There must have been a hike in the price since then.

It's too expensive, I will look for something else.

値上がり

The prices are rising.

消化する

digest   /daɪ'dʒest/　v)消化する

Food is digested in the stomach.

This theory is too difficult for me to digest.

As you grow older, you may feel that your digestion of meats and oils is slower.

It feels like it takes longer for meat and fatty foods to digest as you ger older.

digestion   /daɪ'dʒestʃən/　n)消化

My digestion gets slower as I get older.

As you age digestion takes more time especially when you eat meat and deep fried foods.

洗剤

detergent   洗濯用　laundry detergent

cleaner   洗浄剤、掃除機、清掃係、クリーニング屋

dish soap   食器用

～してくれると嬉しい

I would be grateful if you could ...

I would be grateful if you could research about bike carry bags for air trip where we can fold it into our back pack.  

I was wandering if you could ...

～を頑張る

try hard to ...

I will try hard to get up early tomorrow.

鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯

When the cats away, the mice will play.

～の時間に合わせる

around the time ....

I will go there around the time you come back home.

I arrange my schedule around the time you will do it.

コピー機

copier   /'kɑːpiər/　n)コピー機

The copier hasn’t been working well lately.

There is problem with this copy machine.

I think it should be repaired.

We might need to call the technician.

The copier is out of paper.

The copy machine has run out of paper.

work on my conversational skills

Well, my name is K that stands for Kazuhisa.

I am still quite the Japanese voice.

I've been studying definitely over a decade.

Um, I don't always like to tell people that because it makes me feel old.

I travel in different countries.

So, I'd like to work on my conversational skills here.

There are just not enough materials for intermediates.

I hope to create some new vocabulary, advanced phases and expressions that maybe only native speakers use or say, that we don't see in textbook.  

voice   n)声・発声・発音

definitely   /'defɪnətli/　adv)間違いなく・絶対に

intermediate   /,ɪntər'miːdiət/　adj)中級の　n)中級者

So hopefully, with our combined experience of studying, we hope to create some new vocabulary, advanced phrases and expressions.

 

secure

/sɪ'kjƱr/　v)安全にする⇒確保・確実にする、固定する

get something　確保・確実にする

★ to obtain or achieve something, especially when this means using a lot of effort

【secure something】

・The team managed to secure a place in the finals

・The team ware unable to secure a victory.

・She secured 2000 votes.

◆席を確保   secure my seat

I need to secure my seat online now.

I secured our seat in the theatre.

fasten something   固定する

★ to attach or fasten something so that it does not move  

【secure something】

・He secured the boat with a rope.

【secure something to something】

・She secured the rope firmly to the back of the car.

◆シートベルトを固定   secure your seat blet

Secure/Fasten your seat blet.

Trump is second US president in history to win a non-consecutive second term

Donald Trump has become the second US president in history to secure a non-consecutive second term.

The last person to do so was Grover Cleveland, who was in the White House from 1885-1889 and then again in 1893-1897.

London mayor pledges 'our city is, and will always be, for everyone'

London mayor Sadiq Khan has shared a post in the wake of Trump's victory that did not congratulate the next president.

An important reminder today for Londoners: our city is - and will always be - for everyone.

We will always be pro-women, pro-diversity, pro-climate and pro-human rights.

These are some of the values that will continue to bind us together as Londoners.

What is Project 2025 and how is it linked to Trump?

Supporters watch returns at a campaign election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee former Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center.

As Donald Trump is declared next US president race, a set of conservative policy proposals known as 'Project 2025', which has become a lightning rod for his opponents, has been thrust into the spotlight once again.

To its critics, Project 2025 - a set of conservative policy proposals set out in a 920-page document last year - is a blueprint for a dystopian future compared by some to the Handmaid's Tale. To its proponents, it's a framework of how to "restore the country" and make the White House more friendly to right-wing thinking.

US election live: Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris in remarkable presidential comeback

Donald Trump has been declared the next US President after securing more than 270 electoral college votes.

On Wednesday morning, shortly after 10.30am U.K. time, the Associated Press declared Trump had won the swing state of Wisconsin, taking his tally to 277 electoral votes. He will become the first convicted felon to hold office.

Earlier, a jubilant Trump appeared on stage in Florida to claim victory saying "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate".

Keir Starmer has already tweeted his congratulations, saying: "I look forward to working with you in the years ahead."

Outside of the US presidential race, Republicans have won the US Seante - winning control of the chamber for the first time in four years. 

種目

event

What event the swim session have this month? butterfly or backstroke?

法事

memorial service

We will be gathering for the Buddhist memorial service next week.

I won't be going to the event because I will be attending a memorial service.

Everyone gathered for the memorial service.

We will hold a memorial service.

My relatives gathered for the Buddhist memorial service yeaterday.

打撲

bruise　/bruːz/　n)あざ・打撲傷　v)あざをつける・打撲傷をつける

I bruised my elbow.

I got a bruise on my arms from play volleyball.

落ち着いて行動する

act calmly

act　/ækt/　n)行為　v)行動する

calmly   /'kɑːmli/　adv)静かに・穏やかに・落ち着いて・冷静に

出血

bleeding

blood　n)血・血液

bleed　v)出血する　ーbledーbled　　n)出血

I got a papercut and I started bleeding.

I banged my head and bled a lot.

bang　/bæŋ/　n)ズドンという炸裂音・強打　v)ズドンと鳴る・ぶつける

口コミ紹介

positive word of mouth recommendation

売上増加

increased sales

顧客満足度

customer satisfaction

～を～することによって

By making O + C

By making the policies more customer-friendly, business can improve ...

どう思う？ S +Ｖ

How do you think S+V ?

How do you think these changes would benefit both customers and businesses?

行こうと思っている

thinking about going to ...

I'm thinking about going to ... 

planning to go ...

I'm planning to go to ...

up to

up to 4 people  4名まで、最大4名まで

up to 5 days   5日かかります  

up to 5 bowls of ramen   ラーメンを最高5杯まで

up to 500 dollars   500ドルまで

accommodate

人の願いを聞いてやる・対応する　verb

accommodate different customer needs   異なった客のニーズに応える

I will do my best to accommodate your wishes.   願いを叶えられるように

宿泊させる・収容する・乗せる

The hotel said that they could accommodate us for the night. 　

This vehicle accommodate 8 people.　8人乗り

This room can accommodate up to 4 people, but you might have to all huddle together.

This hall accommodates 200 people on average.　平均200人

This villa can accommodate eight people and costs $1,000 per night.

The number of spectators turned out to be much larger than the stadium could accommodate. 観客の数はスタジアムが収容できるよりはるかに多かった。

This concert hall can accommodate up to 500 people.

The world's largest hotel, currently in Las Vegas, can accommodate more than 12,000 guests at one time.

The vans can accommodate fourteen passengers, but we usually limit it to twelve so everyone will be more comfortable.   そのバンは14人まで乗ることができるが、皆がより快適でいられるよう、私たちは通常12人までに限定している。

視点

おもしろい視点だ

That's an interesting perspective.

変える

何を変えたい？

What would you like to change about something?

What would you like to change about those policies? 

見積書

cost estimate

cost　/kɔːst/

estimate　/'estɪmeɪt/

quotation　/kwəƱ'teɪʃn/　n)

quote　/kwəƱt/　n)

その場の雰囲気で

the feeling in/of ....

It depends on the feeling of the group.

行動を共にする・一緒に行動する

stick with

We might as well stick with our group after the event.

stick together

We need to stick together as a group.

ritual

/'rɪtʃuəl/　noun

・宗教的儀式

・日常的な慣習  something that you do regularly and in the same way each time

Dad's in the dive way, washing the car. It's his weekend ritual.

Do you have any rituals?

---Sunday is laundry day. And folding the laundry after it's clean. That's my ritual. It's very precise. It's always the same day, and clears my mind and spirit.

---I have a morning ritual, which consists of going out and taking care of the horses.

precise   /prɪ'saɪs/　adj)正確な・ぴたり正確な・きちんとした

mind　/maɪnd/　n)心

spirit　/'spɪrɪt/　n)精神・精気・生命力

going out   外出する

見られると集中できない

can't focus with someone looking at me

I can't focus with you looking at me.

死ぬまでやる

perform until the day someone die

He'll perform with us until the day he dies.

I'll perform until the day I die.

そういうもの

that's the way

～とはそういうものさ

That's the way it goes with something.

昔気質のロックンローラーとはそういうものさ

That's the way it goes with old rockers.

人生とはそういうもの

That's the way life goes.

corny jokes

corny　/'kɔːrni/　adj)つまらない・トウモロコシの

It's a corny joke.

トウモロコシの粒のように同じようなものが沢山ありすぎて個性が無い

「個性が無い」「ダサい」

I like these stories better than his corny jokes.

～は未だ発表していない

have not been released yet

The race results have not been released yet.

何もする気が起きない

I don’t feel like doing anything

a lazy day

I'm having a lazy day.

I'm being lazy. 

no matter how

no matter how + 形容詞

「どんなに～でも、.....」

No matter how expensive the picture is, I won't sell it to anyone.

No matter how hard I try, I can't win this game.

No matter how hard I try, I won't be a champion. But ...

no matter how + SV..

「どのように～しても、.....」

No matter how I tried, I wasn't able to win the game.

No matter how I studied, I couldn't pass the exam.

no matter

問題ない・重要でない・関係ない ⇒ どんなに～でも（あろうとも関係ない

in order

order

順序・整理・調子・秩序

物事を順序だったものにする→整理整頓・正しい状態

the batting order　打順

seating order　席順

order form　注文書

place an order　注文する

in order   順番通りに

身体の調子を整える

in order

I'll get my body in order

レシート

receipt

a receipt that shows that a customer paid for something 

きっかけは～

it all started 

with/when ...

It all started to  

It all started when I was

It all started for me a few years ago

なんてったって・誰が何と言おうとも

no matter what others say

Why do you study English?

No matter what others say, it all started to listen to English music such as ...

You are what you eat

・健康状態は食生活による(人は何を食べるかだ)

You are what you eat.

・食生活に気をつけている

I'm watching what I eat.

・食生活はメンタルにも影響する

What you eat affects your mental state.

・人は何を読むかだ

You are what you read.

・人は誰と付き合うかだ

You are who you hang out with.

・何を知っているかじゃない。誰を知っているかだ。

It's not what you know, it's who you know.

what(関係代名詞)

「こと・もの」the thing(s)　の意味を含んでいる (= the thing which)

Refund and exchange policies are different in each country. It's important to understand them in case you're not satisfied with what you buy.

別人

different person

someone else

a very/quite different person

前泊

stay the night before

I need to stay the night before the race.

The flight is early in the morning, so I have to stay the night before at the airport hotel.

前日入り

arrive the day before

足腰

lower body

英語ではあまり足腰とは言わない

上/下半身(足腰)　upper/lower body

足腰を休める

I rest my lower body

We need to rest our lower body for the weekend.

腰　lower back 

where (関係副詞）

背景・状況を説明（カジュアル where = in which フォーマル）

I went through the phase where I was obsessed with matcha.

go through ...   ～を通り抜ける･経験する･調査する･成立する･成し遂げる

phase   /feɪz/　noun

(変化･発展などの)段階・局面・時期、

(人間の成長過程の)一時期

obsess　/əb'ses/　verb

(強迫観念･妄想･欲望などが)～に取りつく、～の頭から離れない　

What if ....... ?

もし～だったらどうするの？

【何かが将来に起こり得る可能性を示唆】

What if it rains?

・What if there's traffic? You should leave early.

・What if I get lost? I don't even have my cell phone.

・But what if you succeed? Trust yourself. You can do it.

= What are you going to do if ..... ?

= What should I do if ..... ?

【起こる可能性が低い・ありえないような話】

What (would you do) if ..... ?

整体に行った

chiropractic care

Your body must feel better after the chiropractic care.

いつまでに～しなければならない

⇒いつ～する　

when do you need to ....

When do I need to take the item back?

To get done

to complete a task or goal

I have so much to get done today.

I have a lot to finish today.

I think I can get it done before I leave for work today.

I think I can finish it before I leave for work today.

make a game plan

作戦・行動計画

My game plan next month is ...

きちんとした服装で

be dressed properly

It goes without saying, but you need to be dressed properly.

言うまでもないことですが

it goes without saying, 

It goes without saying, but you need to be dressed properly.

properly   /'prɑːpərli/　adv)きちんと、適切に、礼儀正しく

To pick up

to get or bring someone or something (home) from somewhere else

I'm going to pick up some groceries before I pick up my kids from school.

I'm picking up dinner on my way home.

To head out

to leave or go somewhere

I need to head out to run some errands.

I'm heading out. I'll see you later.

期待外れ

It didn't meet my expectations.

～について聞かせてください

tell me about a time when you ...

Can you tell me about a time when you failed.   失敗談

Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.

I can't think of a time when I got into an argument with my coworkers.

・job interview で使われる表現（カジュアルでも使われる）

　具体的な事例を聞きたい→具体的に回答するのがポイント

discription

/dɪ'skrɪpʃn/　n)描写・表現・説明すること、説明書、作図 

every job needs an accurate description 

Refunds and Exchanges

proof of purchase is required

issue a refund

proof of purchase

no questions asked

MY REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY

Imagine that you are going to open a business. Would you tell me about your refund and exchange policy?

--- If I could open a business, our store offers a 30-days refund or exchange policy on all items with the original receipt, for example.

That sounds good. What is the process for returning or exchanging an item?

--- To return or exchange an item, simply bring it back to the store within 30 days of purchase, along with the original receipt. Our staff will assist you with the process.

What if I don't have the original receipt?

--- If you don't have the original receipt, we can look up your purchase in our system with the credit card used or other information provided at the time of purchase.

That's helpful to know. Thank you for explaining the policy to me.

proof   /pruːf/   n)証拠

provide   v)提供・供給する

REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICIES

1. What should be the time limit for refunds and exchanges？

---I believe that a reasonable time limit for refunds and exchanges should be at least 30 days of purchase. This gives customers an adequate amount of time to evaluate their purchase and decide if they need to return or exchange it.

2. Why do you think some people change their mind after buying something?

---I believe that people may change their minds after making a purchase due to various reasons. For instance, they might realize the product doesn't meet their expectations or needs.

That's an insightful perspective. Have you personally experienced situations where you changed your mind after buying something?

---Yes, there have been instances where(in which) I felt a product wasn't as described or didn't perform as expected, leading me to regret my purchase decision.

3. Do you think refund and exchange policies in Japan are reasonable?

---I believe the refund and exchange policies in Japan are quite reasonable. They usually have clear guidelines and are customer-friendly.

Can you give me an example of a positive experience you've had with a refund or exchange in Japan?

---Certainly. Once, I bought a faulty electronic device, and the store promptly offered me a refund without any hassle.

That's great to hear. In your opinion, what aspects of these policies make them reasonable?

---I think the transparency in the policies, the ease of process, and the focus on customer satisfaction make them reasonable.

4. What would you like to change about those policies?

---I believe that refund and exchange policies should be more flexible to accommodate different customer needs. For example, extending the return period or allowing exchanges without receipts would be helpful.

That's an interesting perspective. How do you think these changes would benefit both customers and businesses?

---By making the policies more customer-friendly, businesses can improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. This can lead to increased sales and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.

adequate   /'ædɪkwət/　adj)必要十分な

evaluate   /ɪ'væljueɪt/　v)(財産･資料･能力を)評価する

insightful   /ɪn'saɪtfl/　adj)洞察力のある

instance　　　n)例・実例・事例

as .... as expected   期待したほど～である

lead me to ... 　わたしに～させる(導く)

accommodate   /ə'kɑːmədeɪt/　verb

(建物等が)(人･物)を収容する

(人を泊めて)もてなす

(建物･部屋等に)設備を供給する

(人･事柄･事実を)(環境･理論等に)適応させる

needs   n)要求･ニーズ

extend   v)伸ばす･延ばす

perspective   /pər'spektɪv/　n)見通し・見方・観点・とらえ方

loyalty　/'lɔɪəlti/　n)忠実・忠義・愛国的な行動

royalty   /'rɔɪəlti/　n)王族・王位、印税・特許使用料(-ies)

word-of-mouth   口コミ

come across new expressions

It's important to understand them in case you're not satisfied with what you buy.

Proof of purchase is a document such as a receipt that shows that a customer paid for something. 

way around

idiom

a way of dealing with or avoiding a problem

solving and solutions

・There's no way round this problem.

回避法・方法

ご馳走・ごちそう

a feast

This looks like a feast!

What a feast!

feast   /fiːst/   n)ごちそう・祝宴

★ a large or special meal, especially for a lot of people and to celebrate something

・The cooks were busy preparing the wedding feast.

★ a day or period of time when there is a religious festival

・the feast of Christmas

・on the feast of St John

deluxe　/dɪ'lʌks/　/dɪ'lƱks/

This dinner looks deluxe!

a nice dinner

Everything looks so delicious!

It looks amazing!

豪華な食事

a luxurious/sumptuous/superb meal

The UN warns that global temperatures could rice by more than 3℃ by 2100 if nations do not take string actions against climate changes.

warn　/wɔːrn/

global temperatures

take action   行動をとる

服装

outfit

He goes jogging every morning. Same time, same route, same outfit.

～で忙しい

busy with ...

busy with many things   

挽肉・挽き肉・ひき肉

ground/minced meat

ground pork

minced beef

minced chicken

ground [AmE]

minced [BrE]

久しぶり(どうしてた？)

Where have you been all this time?

誰かと思ったら。。。

Look who's here.

またお会いできて嬉しいです

Good to see you again.

イライラさせる・イラつく

drive someone mad

He drives me mad.

This incessant noise drives me mad.

Clara's lack of responsibility drives me mad.

The jealousy will drive you mad.

You could actually drive yourself mad if you were always worrying.

incessant   /ɪn'sesnt/　adj)絶え間のない・ひっきりなしの

★ never stopping　

人による

It depends on people involved.

people involved  関係者・関わる人々

involved   /ɪn'vɑːlvd/　adj)関わって

★ [not usually before noun] having a close personal relationship with somebody

・they're not romantically involved.

・involved with somebody  親しい関係　She became personally involved with her boss.

提案・申し出・企画を承認する

approve the proposal

approve   /ə'pruːv/　v)賛成する・承認する

approved               adj)認可されている

approval　/ə'pruːvl/  n)賛成・承認

We haven’t even gotten the proposal approved.

～しても構わない

willing to ....

There's a frozen delivery scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

--Frozen delivery? Okay. I'm willing to stay home and work online tomorrow. Have a good time with your friends. I'll go to the gyudon shop for dinner.

I'm not a big fan of spacy food. But since we are in China, I'm willing to give that a try.

I'm willing to pay for experience and a good meal.

Would you be willing to work abroad?

Of course. I've always wanted to work overseas.

座りがちな人

sedentary   /'sednteri/   adj)

★ in which you spend a lot of time sitting down

・a sedentary job/occupation/lifestyle

I'm not an old sedentary man.

取りに行く

go to get

I'll go to get it tomorrow.

郵便物

mail   郵便物(手紙・小包)

letter　手紙

package　小包

Did you get the package of Kawasaki Triathlon?

怖い人

a scary looking person

We have lots of scary looking guys in construction industry.

～できるようになった

is now able to ...

You are now able to swim.

to become able to ...

You became able to swim.   成長して(幼少時はできなかったが)できるようになる

to learn how to ...

You lean how to swim.   学んでできるようになる

たとえば？

Like what? 例えば何？

Like who? 例えば誰？

Like this. 例えばこれとか

Like your father. 例えばあなたの父とか

自己嫌悪

feel bad about myself

I feel bad about myself catching a cold.

self-hatred, self-disgust, self-loathing

I'm falling into self-loathing.

hatred   /'heɪtrɪd/　n)強い嫌悪・憎悪

disgust   /dɪs'gʌst/　n)嫌悪・うんざり・愛想つかし

loath　/ləƱθ/　adj)嫌いで・気が進まない

lean

 /liːn/　v)人･物が）ある方向に傾く

lean forward 身を乗り出す、前かがみになる

lean back 身をそらす

lean down かがみこむ

詐欺

scam　/skæm/   n)詐欺　v)～をぺてんにかける

cheat　/tʃiːt/　n)詐欺　v)～をだます

I was cheated on the Internet.

I almost got cheated on the Internet.

ゴーヤ

Goya can defend ourselves against/from summer heat.

It's well known for improving appetite.

defend   /dɪ'fend/　v)

★ to protect somebody/something from attack

後で連絡する

get back to you

I'll get back to you. 後で連絡する

Let me get back to you. 後で声をかけますね

お得意様・優良顧客・常連客

loyal customer

loyal　/'lɔɪəl/　adj)忠誠な・誠実な

a loyal customer

loyal customers

～の近く

close to ...

near ...

around ...

出発時間

departure time

time of departure

起伏のあるコース

ups and downs

The course is the road with many ups and downs.

大きな大会

a big competition 

competition

tournament

game

event

sporting event

sports meet

championships

a big international sporting event

one of the largest events

world cup soccer tournament

割り切り

practical   /'præktɪkl/　adj)実用・実践的な

★ connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories

★ likely to work

businesslike   /'bɪznəslaɪk/ adj)事務的な・能率的な・てきぱきした

★ working in an efficient and organized way and not wasting time or thinking about personal things

He is a very practical person. 彼は現実的（割り切った）な考えを持つ人だ

When we use social media, we should be businesslike at all times.

at all times いつも・常に

現実的に言うと

realistically speaking, 

～するにはためには～しなければならない（～が必要だ）

To improve English, practice is necessary.

To get better at English, you have to practice.

一流選手

a top-performing/ranked athlete

a professional athlete

a world-class athlete

a top player's performance

風邪が治る・治らない

get over

I'm still not getting over this cold/flu/sickness.

代替・代案

replacement   /rɪ'pleɪsmənt/　n)

The Osaka plan has to be scrapped. We need to think of a replacement.

Where do you live?

Where did you go?

(where は前置詞不要)

(where here there は to at on in を使わない)

What restaurant did you go to?

What floor do you live on?

人だかり

a crowd of people

A crowd of people gather at the prepared food section

crowed/packed with people

A prepared food section is crowed/packed with people

crowd　/kraƱd/　n)人の群れ・人混み

crowed   /krəƱed/　adj)混雑した・一杯の

幸運を祈る

fingers crossed

歩道

pavement   /'peɪvmənt/　

・a pavement cafe

・Don't ride your bike on the pavement

sidewalk

マラソン

marathon   /'mærəθɑːn/　n)マラソン

抽選・当落

ticket drawing/lottery

The Osaka marathon ticket drawing is tomorrow. 

drawing   /'drɔːɪŋ/　n)引くこと・製図・くじを引くこと・抽選

lottery　/'lɑːtəri/　n)宝くじ・くじ引き・抽選

たい肥

compost   /'kɑːmpəƱst/　n)堆肥・配合土・コンポスト

Put in a sunny spot in good quality compost, they should grow pretty well.

ニス

varnish　/'vɑːrnɪʃ/　n)ニス

revarnish　既存のニスの上に新しいニスを塗る

refinish　木材の表面を研磨･補修又は古い仕上げを剥して再コーティングする

敷き詰める・敷設

laying

laying the floor

laying a patio

laying stone = putting stone

詳細を詰める

work on more specifics

We need to work on more specifics about the traveling.

前に一度

once before

I've met you once before.

解熱剤

fever reducer

Luckily, I have a fever reducer medicine.

期待しないで

You shouldn't expect too much

American Lael Wilcox has broken the world record for the fastest woman to cycle around the world, traversing 21 countries in three and a half months.

traverse   /trə'vɜːrs/　v)端から端まで横切る･横断する･越える

3ヶ月半　three and a half months

人と違った考え方をしなさい

Think different.

私にその話を始めさせないで

Don't get me started.

パンクした

I got a flat tire on the highway.

I got a flat tire on my bike.

My car had a tire puncture last night not a picture lol.