UNDER SUPERVISIONの意味、監督下にある

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2006.08.30(Review of 2003.08.28 edition)

We continue to celebrate “The Boss” this week with the Wednesday edition of Berlitz WordMaster@Work!

Today's Lesson
UNDER SUPERVISION   監督下にある

Explanation

  • If you work under supervision, a supervisor watches and directs your work.
  • under supervision とは、上司に仕事ぶりを監督、指導されている、つまり、誰かの監督下にある、という意味です。

examples

  1. Our apprentice mechanic is repairing the equipment under the close supervision of our chief mechanic.
  2. He'll be working under supervision until he's confident and skilled enough to work unsupervised.
  3. The Chicago operation has been placed under my supervision until it can be whipped back into shape.

英会話レッスンDon't mind the man looking over your shoulder. He's just doing his job!