ビジネスで役立つ英会話
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Contents
- 使えるフレーズ( Phrases)
- 場面(Scene)
- 単語(Words)
使えるフレーズ | Phrases
場面 | Scene
1.物価上昇について
ColleagueA:
Hi. Have you noticed how much gas prices have gone up?
(やあ。最近ガソリンの値段が上がっているって気づいてた？)
ColleagueB:
Yes, it's really high. I can't believe how much it costs to fill up my tank.
(ああ、本当に高いよ。ガソリンを満タンにするのに信じられないくらいお金がかかるよ。)
ColleagueA:
I know, right? I'm starting to carpool to work to save money.
(そうだよね。僕は節約のために相乗り通勤を始めたよ。)
ColleagueB:
That's a good idea. I've been thinking about doing the same thing.
(それは いい考えだね。僕も同じことを考えていたんだ。)
ColleagueA:
I've also been trying to drive less and walk more.
(それに車の運転を控えて、歩くようにしているよ。)
ColleagueB:
That's smart.
(賢明だね。)
ColleagueA:
I hope gas prices go down soon.
(早くガソリン代が下がることを願っているよ。)
ColleagueB:
Me too. It's really starting to put a strain on my budget.
(僕もだ。生活費を圧迫し始めているよ。)
2.休日の過ごし方
ColleagueA:
Good morning!
(おはよう！)
ColleagueB:
Good morning! How was your weekend?
(おはよう！週末はどうだった？)
ColleagueA:
It was great! I went hiking with my family in the mountains. What did you do over the weekend?
(最高だったよ！家族とハイキングに行ったんだ。)
ColleagueB:
That sounds amazing! I actually spent most of my weekend relaxing at home. I was really tired from work last week.
(それはいいね。週末は家でのんびり過ごしたよ。先週は仕事で本当に疲れていたから。)
ColleagueA:
I can understand that. I was too.
(言いたいことは分かるよ。僕もそうだった。)
ColleagueB:
Did you do anything else besides hiking?
(ハイキング以外に何かしたの？)
ColleagueA:
Yeah, we also had a barbecue in the evening. It was a great way to end the weekend.
(ああ、夜はバーベキューをしたよ。週末を締めくくるには最高だよ。)
ColleagueB:
That sounds like a lot of fun. I sometimes go to the park with my friends and have a barbecue there.
(楽しそうだね。僕は時々友達と公園に行ってバーベキューをするんだ。)
ColleagueA:
That's great. I might have to try that sometime.
(それはいいね！今度試してみようかな。)
ColleagueB:
You should! It's a great way to spend a day off.
(ああ、ぜひやってみてよ。休日にぴったりの過ごし方だよ！)
3.備品発注
ColleagueA:
I'm running low on supplies and I need to place an order.
(消耗品が無くなりそうなので注文したいのですが。)
ColleagueB:
Sure, I can help you with that. What do you need?
(もちろん、お手伝いしますよ。何が必要ですか？)
ColleagueA:
I need a new stapler, some paper clips, and a box of pens.
( 新しいホッチキスとクリップとペン1箱が必要です。)
ColleagueB:
Okay, I'll get those ordered for you.
(了解です、注文しておきます。)
ColleagueA:
Great, thanks. Can you please send me a confirmation email once the order has been placed?
(ありがとうございます。注文が完了したら、確認メールを送ってもらえますか？)
ColleagueB:
Sure, I'll do that.
(いいですよ、送りますね。)
ColleagueA:
That would be great. Thanks again for your help.
(そうしてもらえると助かるよ、本当にありがとう。)
ColleagueB:
No problem. I'll send you the list right away.
(大丈夫ですよ、すぐに送りますね。)
単語 | Words
| cost | （費用が）かかる | |
|---|---|---|
| carpool | 自動車の相乗りをする | |
| gas | ガソリン | |
| weekend | 週末 | |
| hiking | ハイキング | |
| spend | 過ごす | |
| evening | 夕方、夜 | |
| supplies | 日用品、生活必需品 | |