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For Life
2006.09.07(Review of 2001.06.22 edition)

Although our commute may be the most frequent trip we make, few of us can say it's our most exciting. Today's edition, on the other hand, should be anything but boring!

Today's Lesson
COMMUTE   通勤（する）、通学（する）

Explanation

  • To commute is to travel regularly to and from the office or school.

    Your commute is the trip you take to and from the office or school.
  • 動詞の commute は、会社や学校に通勤する、通学する、という意味です。

    名詞の commute は、通勤、通学、という意味です。

examples

  1. a: How do you commute to the office?
    b: I take the train.
  2. Most people in Los Angeles commute to work by car.
  3. I really don't like commuting in the summer. The buses are so hot and uncomfortable.
  4. a: My daughter, Nancy, has a two-hour commute to school every day.
    b: Why doesn't she move into campus housing?
  5. I usually read the newspaper during my commute.

英会話レッスンWhether your commute is one hour a day or four, do your best to spend the time well!