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2010.01.26 (Review
of 2006.8.22 edition)
Whether you're happiest close to home or suffer from chronic wanderlust, today's edition is sure to please!
DOMESTIC / INTERNATIONAL 国内の／国際的な
- Something is domestic if it only involves a single country - especially your own - or is produced, sold, or exists within your own country.
Something is international if it involves two or more countries. - domestic とは、１つの国（特に自分の国）だけに関わる、あるいは、何かが自国内でのみ生産、販売されている、もしくは存在している、つまり、国内の、国産の、という意味です。
international とは、２つ以上の国に関わる、つまり、国際的な、という意味です。
- (sales representative from Canada)
The domestic market has been shrinking lately, but trade with Asia is red hot (= extremely active). - (liquor store owner in the United States)
People are buying more domestic wine than they used to, especially California wines. - I think Japan's domestic beef producers make some of the highest quality beef in the world.
- The domestic economy, not foreign policy issues, was the deciding factor in this year's elections.
- Berlitz Airlines has started operating international flights between Los Angeles and Seoul, in addition to opening several new domestic routes.
- The government has been trying to keep exchange rates under control in order to encourage international trade.
- Fluency in English is a necessary skill for working in a lot of international companies.
Take care!