TASKの意味、仕事、複数の仕事を同時に行う

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2011.10.25 (Review of 2009.07.15 edition)

When you're working for a TASKmaster (= slave driver), this may be the only way to keep up with the workload!

Today's Lesson
(MULTI)TASK   (やるべき)仕事/複数の仕事を同時に行う

Explanation

  • A task (noun) is a piece of work you've been given to do, especially one that you do regularly or one that's difficult or unpleasant.

    To multitask (verb) is to do two or more tasks at the same time.
  • 名詞の task とは、課せられた仕事という意味で、特に、定期的に行うものや、困難なもの、面白くないものをさします。

    動詞の multitask は、2つ以上の仕事を同時に行う、という意味です。

(MULTI)TASK

examples

  1. I usually use the morning hours to take care of routine tasks like catching up on e-mail and returning calls.
  2. I've been given the task of bringing the plant up to standard by the end of the year. That's not much time.
  3. a: Why do I always have to do the most tedious tasks in the office?
    b: Because you're the most junior member of my staff. You have to pay your dues just like everyone else did.
  4. Rhonda's really good at multitasking. I've seen her do data entry, take a call, and eat lunch all at the same time!
  5. If I didn't multitask, there wouldn't be time enough in the day to get everything done.

英会話レッスンThanks for your FULL attention!