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2006.12.14(Review of 2000.09.20 edition)

Hi! It was another great day in Doha yesterday, wasn't it?

Today we'll talk about some of the most exciting moments in any sports event - when an athlete does what no one has done before. Have fun with this one!

Today's Lesson
BREAK THE RECORD / SET A RECORD
記録を破る/記録を作る、更新する

Explanation

  • When someone runs faster, jumps higher, scores more points, etc. than anyone else in the past, we say that they break the (old) record and set a (new) record.
  • それまでの誰よりも速く走ったり、高く飛んだり、多くの点を取ったりしたとき、break the (old) record((今までの)記録を破る)、set a (new) record((新)記録を作る、更新する)のように言います。

examples

  1. Have they broken any records at this year's Asian Games so far?
  2. I think it'll be a long time before anyone breaks the world record for the long jump.
  3. He set several Olympic and world records during his career.
  4. The runner set a new world record of 9.77 seconds for the 100 meters.

英会話レッスンDon't miss the Closing Ceremonies of our Asian Games Special, tomorrow - same time, same venue!