May 25,2012
News English - Int. - Adv. Students
I gained some weight.
I gained a little weight.
I gained a lot of weight.
a) I gained 2 kilograms. or
b) I gained weight 2 kilogarms.
I gained weight. <--> I lost weight.
I need to 〜 some pounds.
lose / shed
I didn't notice.
Kudos to you! = Congratulations!
Good for you! = Good job! = Well done!
= Impressive! = I’m happy for you!
It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
Niigata
What happened in Niigata?
Rescue operation after Niigata tunnel explosion hits
snag
~ hit a snag.
We’ve hit a snag.
There’s a snag.
They detected gas in the tunnel.
= They found gas in the tunnel.
Tokyo makes shortlist for 2020 Games
to make a short list
He made it back = He was able to return to home.
a flap = a controversy = a row
the tattoo flap?
It's an invasion of privacy.
a dissenter = someone who does not agree with the
group
is lopped off of statue — twice
'Sazae-san' character Namihei's lone lock of hair is
lopped off of statue — twice
I know that. = fact
I heard about that. = news
a lone NOUN = there is only one of those
welfare= 福祉
She's on welfare. She's getting welfare.
She is on the dole.
Internet videos empowering right-wing activist group
Lady Gaga refuses to tone down her shows
派手な= flashy, showy, and
gaudy
action@k3.dion.ne.jp
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