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何回も言いますが、新聞を読むためには各々の単語が名詞(noun)なのか、形容詞(adjective)なのか、副詞(adverb)なのかがめちゃくちゃ大事になってきます!文法はほんっっっっっっとうに大事です!!!一緒に一つずつやっていきましょう!僕の勉強がわりにもなっているので、僕が知っていることは飛ばしていたりします。なので、何かわからないことがあれば気軽にコメントください。できるだけ答えます!よろしくお願いします 😉
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読み終わったら、下の単語の解説と照らし合わせながら読んでいってみてください!よろしくです 😉
それでは英字新聞 読解スタートです!
Meghan Markle fan reveals she’s had freckles TATTOOED onto her face in a bid to emulate the royal – and describes the results as ‘absolutely perfect’
・Cass Montgomery, from Saskatchewan, Canada, wanted natural looking freckles
・She had treatment involving microblading technique, which lasts three years
マイクロブレーディング(microblading)は、アートメイクの一種です。
・Tattoo artist Jaclyn Schultz says she’s seen rise in clients wanting procedure
ここのriseは名詞で「彼女は手術を受けたい人の増加が見られると言っている」です。
freckle (noun)
Cambrige Dictionaryによると” a small, pale brown spot on the skin, usually on the face, especially of a person with pale skin: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文:
He has red hair and freckles.
The brothers were in their early teens, and both had reddish hair and freckles.
To emulate (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to try to be like someone or something else, usually because you admire them “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文:
a legal system that has been emulated all over the world
They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
Officials are looking to emulate successful ideas from other cities.
He just wants to emulate his dad.
rise (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” aan increase in size, amount, quality, or strength “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文:
the threat of a sudden rise in oil prices
Experts predict a sharp rise in unemployment.
a 5 percent rise in inflation
A Meghan Markle fan has revealed how she has had freckles tattooed onto her face – in a bid to emulate the royal.
Cass Montgomery, 27, from Saskatchewan, Canada, explained how she wanted to get a naturally freckled look, describing the results as ‘absolutely perfect’.
Her tattoo artist Jaclyn Schultz used a microblading technique, which creates a more natural look compared to the typical tattoo machines.
Jaclyn, 35, said she has seen a rise in clients wanting freckles in recent months, opting to have a procedure which takes just 20 minutes and lasts up to three years.
To opt (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others: ” というふうに記載されています。
例文:
Mike opted for early retirement.
Most people opt to have the operation.
Many students opt for business studies simply because it sounds like a passport to a good job.
Previously, people would undergo cosmetic surgery in order to remove their freckles.
Cass said she was delighted with the results of the treatment, explaining: ‘At first, they are prominent, but after a few weeks they are absolutely perfect.
‘My advice for anyone thinking of getting this done is to do a test on your arm first to check you like it and pick a colour suited to your skin colour.’
To credit (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to believe that something is true “というふうに記載されています。
例文:
I could scarcely credit what had happened.
It was hard to credit that he had once been an actor.
It was hard to credit some of the stories we heard about her.
If you can credit what the doctor says, the illness isn’t serious.
spike (noun)
Merriam websterによると” a sudden increase in something “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文:
a spike in the oil price
If price spikes continue, people will not be able to afford the new houses they want.
prominent (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” important and well known ” と、” easy to see or notice ” 、” sticking out ” というふうに記載されています。
例文:
She has a prominent chin/nose.
prominent cheekbones
She is likely to play a prominent part in the presidential campaign.
She explained how she wanted to be one of the first to try the new trend of having freckles tattooed onto the face.
‘I wanted to be the subject for something new and exciting with microblading freckles,’ she said.
In fact, Cass says she has liked the procedure so much that she has had it done twice.
Explaining the popularity of the treatment, Jaclyn – who is the owner of Deviant Beauty Co – said: ‘Freckles are one of those things, a lot of people who have them hate them, and those of us who weren’t lucky enough to be born with them really want them.
‘Tattooed freckles first started trending two years or so ago and they seem to keep getting more popular.
‘I currently charge 199 Canadian dollars for a full face of freckles, on the cheeks and nose.
‘The entire procedure takes about twenty minutes, unless the client wants numbing and then it takes an additional twenty minutes to numb the area.’
subject (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” a person or animal that is used in a medical or scientific test “というふうに記載されていますね。
To numb (verb/adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to make a part of your body lose its ability to feel “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文:
The heavy blow had numbed his arm.
The extreme cold numbed her face and hands.
My fingers were numb with cold.
I was lying in a weird position and my leg went numb.
Explaining how it works, Jaclyn said: ‘As a lover of freckles, I wanted to see if I could create something that looked more natural than those done with a machine.
‘I use the tip of a curved microblade which I find gives the most natural results. Machine work is too uniform, and I find they look more like little dots rather than the natural look of freckles.’
She added: ‘Generally, they last between two to three years as they’ll fade out.
‘But for some they can be very permanent, so it’s important to make sure you’re set on them before having them tattooed on.’
Jaclyn says she will discuss with the client what shade to use for the freckles ahead of the procedure.
‘We pick a colour that suits their natural hair colour and skin tone,’ she explained.
uniform (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” the same everywhere ” というふうに記載されています。
例文:
The policy ensures a uniform standard of health care throughout the country.
The staff are uniformly polite and cheerful.
The office walls and furniture are a uniform grey.
Small businesses are demanding that they receive uniform treatment from the banks.
shade (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” a particular form of a colour. For example sky blue and navy blue are shades of blue ” というふうに記載されています。
例文:
The painter used different textures and shades to represent the seasons.
a brilliant shade of red
Their kitchen is painted an unusual shade of yellow/an unusual yellow shade.
This hair colouring comes in several shades.
ahead of (preposition)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” earlier than or before someone or something: ” というふうに記載されています。
例文:
The plane touched down about half an hour ahead of time.
The agenda is circulated to householders one month ahead of the meeting.
最後に、内容が理解でき、新しい単語も知ることができたら、必ずCambridge Dictionaryか、Macmillan Dictionaryで例文を読むようにしてください。そして一番シンプルで、自分が日常使いしときやすそうなもをノートやスマホに書き溜めておいてください。そしてこれを移動中の時などに声に出して覚えることが本当に大事です!(電車では難しいので、僕はよく歩きますw)
これをしないと全然伸びていきません!
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