push

push through

人混みをかき分ける・議案などを押し通す・仕事などをやり遂げる

pushing my physical limits

I'm motivated by the thrill of pushing my physical limits.

After the marathon

Can you tell me about what happened after the marathon?

-----After the marathon, I felt a mix of exhaustion and accomplishment. I met up with my friends and family who were there to support me.

Did you have any specific celebrations or activities planned after the marathon?

-----Yes, we went out for a big meal to replenish all the calories we burned. It was a great way to celebrate our hard work and bond over our shared experience.

How did you feel overall about completing the marathon?

-----I felt proud of myself for pushing through and reaching the finish line. It was an incredible feeling of achievement and I can't wait to do it again.

a mix of ...　いろいろな物が混ざっている･複数の要素が一緒になっている

exhaustion   /ɪg'zɔːstʃən/　n)疲労困憊･極度の疲労･完全な消耗

replenish　/rɪ'plenɪʃ/    v)補充･補給する、再び満たす

calorie   /'kæləri/　n)

bond　/bɑːnd/　v)つなぐ･結ぶ、接着させる　n)つなぐ･縛るもの、ボンド

bond over ...   ～を通じて絆を深める

proud　/praƱd/　adj)誇り･自慢に思う

incredible　/ɪn'kredəbl/　adj)信じられない

achievement

After the race

We must be tired from the half marathon. But I guess waking about 14km long after the race made us pretty/more tired. My legs are still warm.

It's not a tough day today. I believe walking after the race helps our legs recover faster.

相手の感情気持ちを理解する・わかってあげる

Acknowledging a feeling or situation　気持ち･状況を理解する

I appreciate ...

I appreciate the inconvenience, but ...

I appreciate the inconvenience, but I'm not in a position to let you pass.

appreciate   感謝する、理解･評価･認める

目に留まる・人目を引く・魅力がある

turn heads

Pretty women turn heads wherever.

catch one's eyes

I'm sure you catch my eye.

wherever   /wer'evər/　conjunction)   ★ in any place

・Sit wherever you like.

大事をとって

to be on the safe side

I canceled my trip to be on the safe side.

～によると

Identifying a source　源を特定する

Going by ....

Going by what a short search says, .....

Based on ....

According to ....

significant progress

make

has achieved

≪出てこなかった単語≫

suspend　/sə'spend/　v)宙ぶらりんにする、一時的に停止する

The match was suspended because of the heavy rain.

Going by what he said, the Tv show was suspended because of a bad connection.

≪尋ねた・覚える単語≫

branch　/bræntʃ/　n)木の枝（木の幹から営業所ができる）･支店･分家

※brunch ブランチ(朝食+昼食)

jam-packed

It's been jam-packed every time.

It's going to be jam-packed.

reservoir   /'rezərvwɑːr/　n)貯水池

≪表現≫

There's not going to be much rain today.

It's looking pretty gray out there.

Do you want to risk it?

That movie's really not worth bothering with.

The center of town is basically a no-go today.

no-go  駄目･立入禁止･正常に機能していない

nothing on  何もない

・I have nothing on on Tuesday afternoon.

・There's nothing on next Friday.

・We've got nothing on tonight.

・Make sure you schedule the appointment for when you've got nothing else on.

news report

a waste of time

Cycling around Taiwan

Taiwan is a beautiful island with diverse landscapes and rich culture, making it a perfect destination for cyclists.

Firstly, cycling around Taiwan offers a unique experience to explore the island's stunning scenery.

From the rugged mountains to the picturesque coastline, cyclists can enjoy breathtaking views throughout their journey.

Additionally, Taiwan is known for its delicious cuisine, and cycling allows travelers to stop at local eateries to savor authentic dishes along the way.

Food plays a significant role in Taiwanese culture, and sampling different regional specialties adds to the overall experience.

make it  うまくいく･やり遂げる･何とかする（直訳：それをつくり出す）

make+O+C   OをCの状態にさせる

stunning   adj)見事な･気絶させるような･ぼう然とするような

rugged   adj)ごつごつした、頑丈な

picturesque　/,pɪktʃə'resk/　adj)絵のように美しい

coastline　/'kəƱstlaɪn/　

eatery　/'iːtəri/　n)米語)飲食店

savor　/'seɪvər/　v)味わう

play  役割を果たす ≪in≫

role   n)役割しよくする

sample　/'sæmpl/    v)試食する･試しに体験する

specialty   /'speʃəlti/　n)得意･専門、得意料理

add to ...    ～を増大させる

overall   /,əƱvər'ɔːl/　adj)全体にわたる

行けたら行く

I'll go if I can.

もし行ければ行きます[前向き]

I'm not sure if I can make it.

行けるかわからないなぁ[はっきりしない]

In Indonesia's capital, bicycle coffee vendors, known as Starlings, peddle their products on sidewalks, in parks, and at building sites. The name Starling is a combination of the popular brand Starbucks and the Indonesian word keliling, meaning mobile. Starlings are popular among Indonesians. Starlings work from early morning until midnight, so they are popular among the average Indonesian residents.

Indonesia is the world's third-largest coffee maker, and most Indonesians drink coffee every day. Richer people often buy their coffee from fancy shops, while others choose more affordable options like coffee sold by Starlings. In Jakarta, Starling Village is home to many Starlings. Coffee supplier Syaiful lives there. Every day, he provides Starlings with over 1,000 packs of coffee. He also equips them with bicycles and necessary gear.

For 50-year-old Sander from East Java, becoming a Starling was simple. He has been selling drinks for ten years. He has seen how Jakarta's coffee culture has changed, with mobile venders becoming more common than traditional kiosks. Sander sells about 65 cups of coffee a day and makes 4,000 rupiah (about ￥39) for each cup.

・Imagine you're a Starling. Where would you like to sell coffee?

I would like to sell coffee in a quaint cafe in a bustling city.

quaint   /kweɪnt/　adj)趣のある、いきな

bustling　/'bʌslɪŋ/　adj)活気づいている、騒がしい

bobotie

Bobotie is now the national dish of the country and cooked in many homes and restaurants. Minced meat is simmered with spices, usually curry powder, herbs and dried fruit, then topped with a mixture of egg and milk and baked until set.

bother

/'bɑːðər/

じゃまをする

わざわざ～する

Why bother to/-ing/with ...

・Why bother standing in line at that restaurant.

We shouldn't bother going to that new cafe.

ひらめきの瞬間

light bulb moment

light bulb   電球

bulb　電球

鯖・サバ

mackerel   /'mækrəl/　n)さば

珍しく

unusually

Unusually for me, I decided to be an early bird.

休みボケ

 

struggle

a struggle after taking over a week off

struggle　/'strʌgl/   v)もがく･あがく　n)もがき･あがき