☆ネイティブの生の会話からリアルな英語を学ぶ☆
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1) Social media(SNS)
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日本語ではツイッターやフェイスブック、インスタなどをSNSと呼びますが、英語ではsocial mediaと呼びます。social mediaは情報を発信するプラットフォームを指しますが、SNS(Social Networking Service)はネットワーキングを行う場所、つまり、人と人をつなげるプラットフォームを指します。フェイスブックやツイッター、インスタはネットワーキングを行う場であり、また情報を発信する場でもあるため、英語ではsocial mediaと表現します。
<例文>
What social media are you on?
(SNSは何を使っていますか?)
I decided to take a break from social media for a while.
(しばらくの間、SNSから離れることにしました。)
I spend too much time on social media. I need to cut down.
(SNSに時間を使い過ぎているので、SNSの時間を減らさないといけません。)
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2) ____ person(〜派)
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____ personは、日本語の「〜派」や「〜型」、「〜好き」に相当し、様々な単語と組み合わせて使うことができる便利な表現方法です。例えば、「犬派」は“A dog person”、「朝型」は“A morning person”と言います。ちなに、今日の会話でクレイは、“I’m not a big social media person.”と言いましたが、これは「SNSはあまり使わない」ことを表します。“I’m not a big”は「〜があまり好きではない」や「〜にあまり興味がない」を意味します。
<例文>
I used to be a dog person, but now I’m a cat person.
(私は昔犬派でしたが、今は猫派です。)
I’m an outdoor person. On my days off, I like to go hiking or surfing.
(私はアウトドア派です。休日はハイキングやサーフィンをするのが好きです。)
I’m not a big beer person. I prefer wine or cocktails.
(私はビールはあまり好きではありません。ワインかカクテルの方がいいです。)
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3) Point(意味)
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pointは「点」を意味する単語ですが、日常会話では「意味」を表す表現として使われます。例えば、「〜にどんな意味があるの?」は“What’s the point in/of ____?”、「〜しても意味がない」は“There is no point in/of ____.”のように表します。ここで使われる「意味」は単語や表現の定義を表しているのではなく、ある行動に対する意味を指します。
<例文>
What’s the point of studying English if you don’t use it?
(英語を勉強しても使わないと意味がないよ。)
I don’t get what the point of this training is. It’s pointless.
(このトレーニングの意味が分かりません。無意味です。)
What’s done is done. There’s no point in crying over spilled milk.
(済んでしまったことは仕方がありません。覆水盆に返らずです。)
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4) At the time(その時)
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at the timeは、「その時は」や「当時は」を意味する表現です。この表現は過去のある時点について話すときに使われ、特に今と状況が大きく異なることを表すときに使われる傾向があります。例えば、「当時は携帯電話がなかった」と言いたい場合は、“At the time, cellphones didn’t exist.”と言います。
<例文>
At the time, I was living in Japan teaching English.
(当時、私は日本で英語を教えていました。)
At the time, nobody had cellphones. It was important to be on time.
(当時は、誰も携帯電話を持っていませんでした。時間を守ることが重要でした。)
At the time, minimum wage was $5 an hour.
(当時の最低賃金は時給5ドルでした。)
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5) A thing(流行っているもの)
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thingは状況により様々な意味を持ちますが、a thingは「流行っているもの」を表します。例えば、「TikTokって流行っているの?」は“Is TikTok a thing?”、「昔流行っていました」は“It used to be a thing.”のように表現します。
<例文>
Back when I was a teenager, pagers were a thing.
(私が10代の頃、ポケベルが流行っていました。)
Wearing baggy jeans used to be a thing in the 90s.
(90年代はダボダボのジーンズを履くのが流行っていました。)
Zoom drinking parties became really popular last year. Is that still a thing?
(去年はZoom飲み会が大流行しましたね。今でも続いているんですか?)
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本日ご紹介したフレーズは、iTunes Japanの「ベストポッドキャスト」に2017から4年連続選出されたHapa英会話の人気コンテンツPodcast第354回「ソーシャルメディア」の内容の一部です。Podcastの全内容をご覧になりたい方は、Hapa英会話のブログをチェック!会話の全文、会話の要約、ピックアップしたフレーズ、ポッドキャストでは説明できなかった表現や言い回しが掲載されています。
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【一切的失敗和不足,都是最美好的安排】
All Failures & Lacks Are The Best Things to Happen to Us
三個月前,收到來自台灣客人的這封電郵時,開心和心酸交織著在心裡。
開心,因為這是一年前通過Zoom視訊的客人。他居然在我們看八字的一週年,特地寫了封感謝函給我,真有心!
心酸,因為他寫在電郵裡的低落心情,我完完全全明白。
他的經歷,是我的曾經。我當初也是很難,很久才能走出來。
有一回,我為一位芳華正茂的女子批八字時,她很用心的寫下我說的話。
論寫筆記的完整,她是我客人當中的佼佼者。
寫到一半,我注意到她的右手開始微微顫抖。我以為是空調的風太大了,冷到她,便問她要不要披巾。
她說,是她的焦慮症發作。
「我沒在兇你,也沒對你嚴厲,你為何突然焦慮?」
「我.....打從今年疫情打亂了我的計畫,我就一直很焦慮。我覺得我很沒用,同學們都前進了,只有我現在什麼都不是,亂糟糟的。我就一直很緊張,萬一我一直都是這樣,怎麼辦?」
說著,她眼眶一紅,眼淚像斷了線的珍珠鏈似的灑下來。
我的媽呀!是我的樣子長得很催淚,還是我的聲音聽起來很虐心?怎麼客人,不分男女老少,東南西北,看到我好像都很容易哭?
我抓起一張紙巾遞給她。
「所以,我不是來了嗎?你來找我,就是要問個明路,而你很幸運那麼快就看到我啦!你看你的筆記寫得多工整,多齊全。我很多客人都不如你啊!我今天的工作,就是來給你答案的。我沒有把握,也不會接你這份差事。我接了,就代表還可以補救。你照著我的指示去做,一定柳暗花明又一村。」
又另一回,一位四十多歲的媽媽請我看兒子的八字。
我在批著八字時,這位媽媽點頭認同,然後就聲淚俱下。
我轉頭看著她沈默不語的先生。我說錯了什麼嗎?太太哭成淚人,你怎麼連紙巾也不拿給她啊?
「我是個沒有用的母親,很不稱職的母親。我沒有辦法教好孩子。我很愛他,可是很多時候我都不知道要怎麼做,我就會對他發脾氣,說狠話,過後我又後悔。我忍下來,可是後來還是會一樣!」
我沒打斷她,等她的哭聲逐漸小聲後,我柔柔的說:「我來啦!我坐在你前面了。你已經看到我,就是有辦法了。你知道你自己不行,會去找辦法,就代表你願意去學習做個好媽媽啊!」
我把紙巾遞給她,再說:「不要哭了,要不然,別人看了以為是我不要借你錢,才把你弄得那麼傷心。」
曾幾何時,我們都會以外在所擁有的,來定義自己的人生是否值得自己喜歡。
從原生家庭、樣貌、健康、身型、智力、天賦等,到後來的學歷、友情、事業、財富、婚姻、子女......
哪一樣沒有,而偏偏是我們最想要的,我們就會認定自己失敗的一塌糊塗。
我認為這就是普通教育最大的問題所在。父母老師都是這樣把我們「分門別類」的。值不值得父母疼愛或向親朋戚友炫耀,也離不開那幾點。
久而久之,我們也只會以「成功」來定義自己是否有價值,甚至來衡量自己是否有活下去的勇氣。
我比較喜歡佛法的定義。我們每個人都是一尊佛,六道眾生皆有佛性,只因一時的迷,因此墮落在苦輪不停的輪迴。
可正因為我們有佛性,我們都有無窮無盡的可能。每個人的內在有著很強大的力量,等著我們遇到明師後,去發掘、探索和了解。
而這天生俱來的力量,就是你改命立命的資本。
如果人生順風順水,我們永遠不會想要出離,誤把人間當極樂,所以一定要有苦,我們才會意識到,為什麼我們會在這鬼地方?要怎麼樣才可以離開這鬼地方去到極樂?
反過來,我們都應該感恩自己遇到的挫折,因為從這些苦中,我們才能生出智慧。
沒有一個八字是完美的。一切的失敗和不足,都是最美好的安排,如此你才會有出離心,返本歸源。
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3 months ago, when I received this email from my Taiwan client, there was this feeling of bittersweetness.
I was happy because this was the client I did a Zoom consultation last June. He sent me this email on the one-year anniversary date of our Zoom call, to express his gratitude. How sweet!
On the other hand, I could relate to the emotional turmoil he felt at that point in his life.
His experience was my past. It also took me a very long time to walk out from my gloominess.
Once, I analysed the Bazi of a very young lady. She was meticulously jotting down notes as I spoke.
Her detailed note-taking skills easily took the top place among my clients.
Halfway through, I noticed her right hand was trembling slightly. I thought it was due to the cold draft from the air conditioning, so I asked if she needed a shawl.
She replied that it was her anxiety disorder acting up.
“I was not fierce or strict with you. What caused your sudden anxiety?”
“I…ever since the pandemic disrupted my plans, I have been in this state of anxiety. I kept feeling useless. All my classmates are progressing expect me. I have nothing to show for and my life is in a mess. I am very anxious. What if I continue to be like this? What am I going to do?”
As she spoke, her eyes turned red and tears started rolling down like a broken strand of pearl necklace scattering onto the ground.
Oh dear! I am beginning to wonder if I have a tear-jerker face or a heart-tormenting voice. Why do my clients, regardless of gender and age, North South or East West, seem to cry easily when they see me?
I grabbed a piece of tissue and handed it to her.
“Ain’t I here already? You came to me for a roadmap and you are very lucky to see me so soon. Look at how precise and neat your notes are! Many of my clients aren’t even on par with you. My job today is to give you answers. If I didn’t have the confidence, I would not have taken up your request. Now that I did, that means there is still hope. If you follow my instructions, you will see things looking up very soon.”
On another occasion, a mother in her forties came to me for her son’s Bazi consultation.
As I was analysing, the mother nodded her head in agreement. The next thing I know, she started weeping loudly.
I turned to look at her husband, who had been silent all along. Did I say something wrong? And hello, your wife was crying. Why weren’t you gentleman enough to give her a tissue paper?
“I am a useless mother. I am incompetent. I do not know how to teach my son well. I love my son very much. But many times, I do not know what to do and thus I flare up at him and speak harshly. I always regret afterwards. I tried enduring but it still ends badly!”
I did not interrupt her and waited for her cries to soften, before speaking gently, “I’m here! I’m already sitting in front of you. You are looking at me now and that means help is here. You know that you are incompetent, so you went looking for solutions. That means you are willing to learn how to be a better mother!”
I handed a piece of tissue and said, “Don’t cry anymore, otherwise, other patrons will think that it’s because I refuse to lend you money.”
Since young, we have been using external possessions to define whether our lives are worth liking.
The family we are born into, our looks, health, body shape, intellect, talents, and then we move on to compare our academics, friendships, career, wealth, marriage and children.
If we are lacking in the area we covet most, we grade our lives as a failure.
I think this is the biggest problem in societal education. Our parents and teachers categorized us that way. Whether we as children are worthy of their love and bragging, depends on the few points above too.
Thus over time, we can only use the term “success” to determine whether we are of value, for some people, whether they should live on to take their next breath.
I very much prefer the definition in Buddhism. We are all Buddhas. Each and every sentient being in the six realms has a Buddha nature in them. But they got lost momentarily and fell into the endless wheel of reincarnation.
Yet, because of our Buddha nature, we have an unlimited source of potential. Every one of us has a very powerful strength inside us. It is just waiting for us to meet an accomplished teacher, so that we have the tools to explore and understand it:
And this strength that we are born with is the capital for us to transform and establish our own destiny.
If life is smooth-sailing, we would never want to leave and would mistake this mortal realm for Pureland. Thus, we all need sufferings, to realise that we should break out of this hell of a place. There has to be a better world somewhere. So how we get there?
We should, in fact, be grateful for all the setbacks and failures we have. Because it is from these sufferings, our wisdom arise:
No single Bazi is perfect. Every failure and lack we experience is the best arrangement for us, so that the heart of renunciation will arise in us and we will return to where we came from.
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Company Description
Trove Brands (formerly known as BlenderBottle) is a privately-held house of brands including BlenderBottle®, Owala™, Avana®, and Whiskware™. Our patented and best-selling products are designed to simplify and improve everyday life with leading-edge innovation, incomparable quality, and aspirational style.
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Job Description
As a Warehouse Associate at Trove Brands, you will coordinate the receiving, preparation, and shipping of product. You’ll play an integral role in the efficiency of our inbound and outbound supply chain.
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Once you’ve worked up an appetite working and working out, you’ll enjoy our onsite marketplace with subsidized food and drinks, monthly catered lunches, and company-wide birthday treats (and with a company of 180+ team members and growing, there are bound to be treats a few times each week.)
You’re sure to love the culture at Trove, where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged and you and your colleagues share an eagerness to learn. Your hard work will be recognized and you’ll feel that your contributions matter. You’ll be surrounded by kind, creative, interesting people with a zest for life—which is perfect, since you’re one, too. At Trove, we’re big on creating lasting friendships and making work feel less like work and more like a great way to spend the day.
Career-wise, your role will be a starting point, with plenty of potential to learn and grow. We’ll support you with coaching, mentoring, personal development, cross training, and leadership opportunities. You’ll benefit from twice yearly pay increase reviews and structured career ladders. You’ll never be bored, because we have plenty to do and it’s certainly fast paced; you’ll also enjoy a reasonable work/life balance (unlike many warehouse jobs, our schedule is primarily M-F during standard business hours). We even offer some flexibility with student schedules.
Yes, you’ll find all that in an extremely clean, well-organized environment that’s flooded with natural light, and filled with team members dedicated to workplace safety.
Now that we’ve caught your attention, here’s a bit more about what this particular role entails.
As a Warehouse Associate, you’ll be expected to be a leader in all aspects of the Fulfillment Team's job duties. You’ll apply your relentless drive and strong work ethic to encourage solid production numbers from yourself, as well as from others. While every role at Trove Brands is critical to our successful functioning as a whole, your specific responsibilities will include:
• Direct the general fulfillment of orders by example
• Strategize inbound receiving procedures
• Lead varying warehouse team projects, ensuring maximum group efficiency
• Manage warehouse organization, general cleanliness, and safety procedures
• Verify outbound shipments and coordinate documents to guarantee vendor compliance
Qualifications
We’re looking for team members who are adept at contributing their personal expertise to a collaborative work environment. We want people who are ready, willing, and eager to jump into the working world, learn new skills and apply existing ones, and grow in their careers. For this role, we’re specifically looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
• General Warehousing experience
• Strong communication skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, proactive and highly motivated
• Keen attention to detail
Additional Information
Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments. Bottom line? You’ll love it here.
Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are:
- Full indoor basketball/volleyball court
- Fully equipped fitness center and yoga studio
- Meditation/Nap Room
- And more!
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相信大家也看到標題所說,最近EMC將做一些改變,謝謝大家這兩年以來的陪伴,我們為了產出更好的內容,將好好休息並思考一陣子,但別擔心,我們很快就會再見,而同時EWC也會繼續產出新影片!
而另一件重要的事情就是我們要出售600LT了
,這台600LT會是Mclaren 末代的汽油引擎車款,除了765LT,下一代已經是油電的ARTURA,在收藏上價值極高,再加上內外裝Carbon Fiber的改裝以及Kline Innovation 排氣管、極具特色的P1 Style Carbon Fiber Hood等等改裝品,如果你對這台車非常有興趣的話,下方有所有有關這台車的詳細資訊、選配以及改裝品項,想了解更多資訊的話也歡迎私訊EMC的IG,或是聯絡以下人員,我們將盡全力為您解答!
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The Philadelphia 76ers will take any win they can get against the Orlando Magic, even an ugly one.
Allen Iverson scored 20 points, including a free throw with 2.9 seconds left, leading the Sixers to a 99-98 victory over the Magic on Friday night.
Philadelphia had lost nine of its last 10 against the Magic, including two in a row this season.
"I was so mad at halftime with the way they played the last few minutes, but they responded,'' Sixers coach Larry Brown said. "I'm frustrated with what they did at the end of the game, but I'm pleased to get a win.''
Derrick Coleman added a season-high 22 points and Eric Snow had 17, including four free throws in the final minute for Philadelphia, which has won two straight since the All-Star break.
Tracy McGrady had 37 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds left, and Mike Miller added a season-high 33 for Orlando.
The Magic have lost seven of nine.
"All of the losses are tough,'' McGrady said. "This is a loss that really hurts because this is a team we thought we could come in and get a win.''
After McGrady's 3 over Aaron McKie tied it at 98, Iverson was fouled by Darrell Armstrong as he drove to the basket.
Iverson hit his first free throw, but missed the second. Miller got the rebound, but threw the ball out of bounds while trying to pass it.
Iverson asked Brown whether he should purposely miss the second attempt, but tried to make it after a discussion with the coaches.
"I was trying not to settle for a jump shot,'' Iverson said. "I wanted to get a layup and I got fouled.''
Iverson's right foot was bothering him after the game, but it didn't appear too serious.
McGrady, the NBA's leading scorer, has at least 30 points in 11 of his last 13 games. McGrady, among the first four players chosen Thursday for the 2004 U.S. Olympic team, shot 11-for-26, including 4-for-6 from 3-point range.
Miller, coming off a four-point performance in Thursday night's 98-88 loss at Detroit, was 13-for-21, including 5-for-8 from beyond the arc.
"Every loss is frustrating,'' Miller said. "It's hard to put one of these behind us.''
Orlando, which trailed most of the fourth quarter, got to 92-91 on a 3-pointer by Miller with 1:28 left. After McKie scored on a driving layup, Miller's layup with 24.9 seconds left cut it to 94-93.
Snow made two free throws, giving the Sixers a 96-93 lead. But McGrady made a pair to cut Orlando's deficit to one. After Snow hit two more free throws, McGrady nailed the game-tying 3.
Iverson shot just 8-for-22, but added seven rebounds.
Orlando, already without Grant Hill (ankle injury), didn't have forward Shawn Kemp for the third straight game. Kemp missed two games after he was suspended without pay Tuesday for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy for the third time. He was reinstated Friday, but wasn't able to join the team in time to play. Kemp is expected to return for Sunday's game in Toronto.
The Sixers took their biggest lead, 49-37, following a 15-5 run in the second quarter. Snow began the spurt with a turnaround jumper, and added a 3-pointer _ his third in 20 attempts this season _ that made it 43-35. Iverson had a jumper and driving layup before Keith Van Horn capped the run with a layup.
Orlando then scored seven straight, sparked by a 3-pointer from Miller. A free throw by Jacque Vaughn got the Magic to 51-47 at halftime.
The Sixers outrebounded Orlando 49-29.
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