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For Life
2009.01.19(Review of 2001.04.13 edition)

Greetings!

The WordMaster goes back to school this week, but he won't be spending any time in the classroom. Instead, he'll be introducing you to a few of everyone's favorite “classes.” Enjoy!

Today's Lesson
BREAK (= time off)   休憩、休暇

Explanation

  • A break is a short period of time when you stop what you're doing in order to relax, eat, etc.

    A break is also a longer period of time away from work or school when you relax and enjoy yourself.
  • break とは、自分のしていることをやめて、くつろいだり、何かを食べたりする短い時間、つまり、休憩のことです。

    また break は、仕事や学校を休んで、くつろいだり楽しんだりする比較的長い期間、つまり、休暇という意味もあります。

BREAK

examples

  1. When I worked in Marunouchi, I used to jog around the Imperial Palace during my lunch break.
  2. I think we're all tired. Let's take a break and continue the meeting at 3:30.
  3. In my office, we get a fifteen-minute coffee break in the morning and another one in the afternoon.
  4. When I want a break from studying, I like to play computer games.
  5. I've been working all day without a break. I'm exhausted (= very tired)!
  6. Why don't you take a couple of days off? You need a break.
  7. Are you going anywhere over spring break?

英会話レッスンSee you tomorrow!