BREAK (= piece of luck)の意味、(幸)運

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2007.05.14(Review of 2004.08.10 edition)

Greetings!

What a week we have for you! It's about luck, it's about fate, and it's about beating the odds and achieving immense success. The WordMaster packs a punch this week that would do a heavyweight fighter proud!

Today's Lesson
BREAK (= piece of luck)   (幸)運

Explanation

  • A break is a piece of luck, either bad or (more often) good.
  • break は、運という意味です。悪い運の意味でも使いますが、多くの場合は、良い運をさします。

BREAK (= piece of luck)

examples

  1. The struggling owner got a lucky break when it was decided to build a highway right in front of his restaurant.
  2. She's really a very talented actress. But for now, she's waiting tables in Los Angeles while waiting for her big break.
  3. We may have caught a break in our negotiations with the union. They've indicated a willingness to make some concessions regarding paid leave.
  4. I heard that you were passed up for promotion. I'm sorry - that was a bad break.

英会話レッスンGood luck today!