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2009.06.10
Here's an edition we're sure won't disappoint!
LET DOWN (= disappoint) 失望させる、がっかりさせる
- To let someone down is to disappoint them by not doing what you promised or were expected to do.
- let someone down は、約束したことや期待されていたことをしないで、その人を失望させる、がっかりさせる、という意味です。
- (supervisor to employee)
a: I'm counting on you to keep things under control at the office while I'm away.
b: Don't worry. I won't let you down. - I'm sorry to let you down, but I won't be able to give you a ride to work any longer.
- I'm putting your team in charge of the Haverford account. I know you won't let me down.
- (leaving the office at 5 p.m., much earlier than usual)
It's my daughter's birthday today. I promised her I'd be home before dinner, and I can't let her down.
Keep your spirits high!