DUO Section 1
1-9 / CD:1-1
Section titled “1-9 / CD:1-1”1. We must respect the will of the individual.
Section titled “1. We must respect the will of the individual.”個人の意志は尊重しなければいけない。
Key Points:
- will (意志)
- individual (個人)
- respect (尊重する)
2. Take it easy. I can assure you that everything will turn out fine.
Section titled “2. Take it easy. I can assure you that everything will turn out fine.”気楽にいけよ。大丈夫、すべてうまくいくさ。
Key Points:
- take it easy (気楽にいく)
- assure (保証する、安心させる)
- turn out fine (うまくいく)
3. Let go of your negative outlook on life. Always maintain a positive attitude.
Section titled “3. Let go of your negative outlook on life. Always maintain a positive attitude.”悲観的な人生観を捨てて、前向きな態度を常に持ち続けよう。
Key Points:
- let go of (手放す、捨てる)
- negative outlook (悲観的な見方)
- maintain (維持する)
4. You should be fair to everyone regardless of national origin, gender, or creed.
Section titled “4. You should be fair to everyone regardless of national origin, gender, or creed.”生まれた国、性別、信条に関係なく、誰に対しても公平でなくてはならない。
Key Points:
- fair (公平な)
- regardless of (~に関係なく)
- creed (信条)
5. Equality is guaranteed by the Constitution.
Section titled “5. Equality is guaranteed by the Constitution.”平等は憲法で保証されている。
Key Points:
- equality (平等)
- guaranteed (保証される)
- Constitution (憲法)
6. He leaned against the pillar and gazed at the Statue of Liberty.
Section titled “6. He leaned against the pillar and gazed at the Statue of Liberty.”彼は柱に寄りかかって、自由の女神をじっと見つめた。
Key Points:
- lean against (~に寄りかかる)
- gaze at (~をじっと見つめる)
- pillar (柱)
7. A woman passed by me giving off a subtle scent of perfume. It reminded me of my ex-girlfriend.
Section titled “7. A woman passed by me giving off a subtle scent of perfume. It reminded me of my ex-girlfriend.”香水のほのかな香りを漂わせながら、一人の女性が僕の前を通り過ぎた。前の彼女のことを思い出してしまった。
Key Points:
- give off (発する、漂わせる)
- subtle (ほのかな、微妙な)
- remind A of B (AにBを思い出させる)
8. “Natto” smells awful but tastes terrific.
Section titled “8. “Natto” smells awful but tastes terrific.”納豆は匂いはひどいけれど味は最高。
Key Points:
- awful (ひどい)
- terrific (素晴らしい、最高)
- contrast with but (対比を表す)
9. “I’m soaked with sweat.” “Stand back! You stink. Take a shower.”
Section titled “9. “I’m soaked with sweat.” “Stand back! You stink. Take a shower.””「汗でびしょ濡れだよ。」「来ないで！臭いわ。シャワーを浴びて。」
Key Points:
- soaked with (~でびしょ濡れ)
- stand back (下がって、離れて)
- stink (悪臭がする)