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For Life
2005.11.09(Review of 2001.07.04 edition)

Hello! Do you think you know what the week's theme is yet? If not, why don't you take a look at today's edition and see if you can find the answer?

Today's Lesson
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Explanation

  • To look up a phone number, an address, the definition of a word, etc. is to try to find it in a phone book, address book, dictionary, etc.
  • look up a phone number、an address、the definition of a word などは、電話番号、住所、言葉の意味などを電話帳、住所録、辞書などで見つけようとする、という意味です。

examples

  1. I looked up Patti's new number in the phone book, but it wasn't listed.
  2. a: What does “headstrong” mean?
    b: I'm not sure. Why don't you look it up in the dictionary over there on the shelf?
  3. We looked up Einstein in the encyclopedia and found out that he played the violin.
  4. Being able to quickly look up facts on the Internet really saves time.

英会話レッスンWell? Have you found out what the week's theme is? We call it “Search and You Will Find!” And we'll wrap up this series with the Thursday edition. Search for us then!