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英語を勉強し始めたばかりの段階だと、教材と違って英字新聞を読むのはかなり難しいと思います。それぞれの新聞が独自の書き方をもっていたりもするので。なので、僕が補足をつけながら、英字新聞を読むのお手伝いしようと思います。教材の文法には慣れたけど英字新聞はまだ苦手という、初級ー中級あたりの人用の解説です。
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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Does ‘online sex’ count as cheating? Relationship expert reveals whether watching porn and chatting to webcam models is considered infidelity
・Dr Jessica O’Reilly has revealed whether ‘online sex’ is considered cheating
・She says that couple should decide on boundaries early on in the relationship
・If they cannot reach common ground, she says there are compatibility issues
・If you do something that violates the relationship agreement, then it’s ‘cheating’
infidelity (noun)
Cambridge Dictionary によると ” (an act of) having sex with someone who is not your husband, wife, or regular sexual partner: “という風に記載されています。
例文:
She could not forgive his many infidelities.
decide on (phrasal verb)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” to choose something or someone after careful thought: “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
I’ve decided on blue for the bathroom.
We decided on Spain for our holiday this year.
common ground (noun)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” something that people can agree about, especially when they disagree about other things “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
It seems increasingly unlikely that the two sides will find any common ground.
compatibility (noun)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” the fact that different ideas or systems can exist together “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
the question of Christianity’s compatibility with science
Although it’s widely accepted that physical intimacy with a man or woman outside your relationship is considered ‘cheating’, the lines become a little more blurry when it comes to the online world.
So at what point does ‘online sex’ become ‘cheating’?
Australian sex and relationship expert, Dr Jessica O’Reilly, recently addressed the topic on her Instagram page and said the answer is different depending on the couple.
‘For one person, flirtation with a stranger may be perfectly fine and for another, it could be disastrous – you need to talk to your partner about your expectations and definition of monogamy,’ the We-Vibe ambassador explained.
intimacy (noun)
Cambridge Dictionary によると ” a situation in which you have a close friendship or sexual relationship with someone: “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
Intimacy between teachers and students is not recommended.
Their tone suggests there’s a deepening intimacy between them.
blurred/blurry (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” difficult to see clearly, or causing difficulty in seeing something clearly “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
The exhibit consisted of blurry, blown-up, black-and-white photographs.
blurred photographs
blurred vision
a blurred shape/outline
disastrous (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” causing a lot of damage or harm “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
The consequences of spending cuts would be disastrous for local schools.
Such a war would be disastrous for the country.
This decision will have a disastrous impact on foreign policy.
‘This conversation should include a discussion of your fears, insecurities, concerns, questions and expectations.
‘You cannot set the rules unilaterally and expect your partner to comply.’
Dr O’Reilly said couples need to come to an agreement on what constitutes cheating and if common ground cannot be found, there is a ‘compatibility issue’ in the relationship.
‘I can’t tell you whether or not virtual sex constitutes cheating – nor can anyone else,’ she said.
unilaterally (adverb)
Macmillan Dictionary によるとunilaterallyは形容詞 unilateralの副詞になります。 ” done or decided by one country, group, or person, often without considering what other countries etc think or want “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
Employers cannot unilaterally change your contract terms.
Such unilateral action violates international trade rules.
To comply (verb)
Cambridge Dictionary によると ” to act according to an order, set of rules, or request: “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
If you don’t comply you could face a penalty of £100.
He’s been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it’s dangerous, but he refuses to comply.
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.
To constitute (verb)
Cambridg Dictionary によると ” to be or be considered as something: “という風に記載されていますね。フォーマルな表現です。
例文:
Women constitute about ten percent of Parliament.
one of the countries that constitute the European Union
‘They may believe that it’s cheating and this rule may apply in many relationships, but it’s a faulty generalisation to assume that it applies universally. For some people cyber sex constitutes cheating. For others, it’s a part of their consensual relationship.’
Dr O’Reilly said many people don’t find the idea of ‘only being turned on by one person’ for their whole lives a ‘realistic’ idea.
‘Many couples opt to engage in behaviours that acknowledge multiple attractions,’ she said.
‘They might watch porn, talk about others, share fantasies, flirt or dance with others (this is particularly relevant cross-culturally), engage with webcam models or have cyber sex.
To apply (verb)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” to be interested in someone’s personal life in a way that is annoying or offensive “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
The press continues to pry into their affairs.
Reporters were prying into her personal life.
As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people’s lives.
faulty (noun)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” not working correctly or made correctly “と、” a faulty argument or a faulty way of thinking about something contains mistakes that can produce a wrong decision or opinion “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
You are only entitled to a refund if the goods are faulty.
faulty brakes
His arguments were based on faulty reasoning.
generalization (noun)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” a statement that seems to be true in most situations but is based on too few facts or only on a small number of instances “という風に記載されていますね。日本語にすると一般化、普遍化です。
例文:
It’s unfair to make generalizations about teenagers being lazy and untidy.
Generalization can be dangerous.
Such sweeping generalizations reveal the writer’s prejudices.
The report is full of errors and sweeping/broad generalizations.
consensual (adjective)
Cambridge Dictionary によると ” agreed to by all the people involved “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
consensual sex
The woman alleged rape, but Reeves insisted it was consensual.
We prefer to take a consensual approach to decision-making.
To opt (verb)
Macmillan Dictionary によると ” to make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities “という風に記載されていますね。
例文:
Mike opted for early retirement.
Most people opt to have the operation.
‘What works for others may not work for you, so be honest about your boundaries and desires.’
Dr O’Reilly said the bottom line is that if you do something that violates your relationship agreement, then it’s ‘probably cheating’.
‘This doesn’t mean that your actions would constitute cheating in every relationship, but if you‘ve signed up for a specific version of monogamy, hopefully you feel that these boundaries work for you,’ she concluded.
‘Of course, they might change over time, so keep the conversation ongoing – whether you’re monogamous, consensually non-monogamous or monogamish.’
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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