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2005.06.22

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Today's Lesson
GO STRAIGHT / TURN   直進する/曲がる

Explanation

  • To go straight is to move in the direction you are already moving or facing.

    To change the direction in which you are moving is to turn.
  • go straight とは、既に向いている方向、もしくは進んでいる方向にそのまま動く、という意味です。

    turn は、進んでいる方向を変える、ということです。

examples

  1. (someone in a car asking for directions)
    a: I'm looking for the university.
    b: You're almost there. Just keep going straight for about six more blocks.
  2. Turn left on Peabody Boulevard, then go straight until you get to Beacon Street.
  3. Turn right at the first corner.
  4. Turn left at the elementary school.

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