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2009.12.04

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Today's LessonCATEGORY: 役に立つ表現
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME.   お久しぶりです。

Explanation

  • It's been a long time means that a lot of time has passed since you last saw someone or since you last did something.
  • It's been a long time は、最後に誰かに会ってから、または最後に何かをしてから、長い時間が経っている、という意味です。

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME.

examples

  1. a: Hi, Stacy. It's nice to see you. It's been a long time.
    b: It sure has. It must be three years since we last got together.
  2. (running into someone in the city)
    a: Jack? Is that you?
    b: Chris! Gosh, it's been a long time!
  3. (after playing tennis for the first time in five years)
    a: My tennis game sure isn't what it used to be.
    b: Well, it's been a long time, hasn't it?

英会話レッスンGood job this week!