Zoom英会話クラス(火)

Lesson Notes March 11, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I need to wear a brace on my ankle for the next while. (NOT supporter)

• I visited an orthopaedist to treat my ankle.

• My orthopaedist recommended physical therapy for my shoulder injury.

• During the earthquake, my cats were running around (frantically / madly).

• Hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean. (NOT born)

• One of the wildfires might have been started by a controlled burn.

• The suspect lost control of the fire.

• He lost his family in the disaster. (= he lost all members of his family)

• He lost a family member in the disaster. (= he lost just one person from his family)

• He was conscripted into the military, and was stationed in Southeast Asia.

Appropriate Language

• “Brace”; a device that supports or strengthens something; also means to prepare for something difficult or to reinforce

• He wore a knee brace to support his injured leg. (noun: a device for support)

• She took a deep breath to brace herself before giving the speech. (verb: to prepare for something difficult)

• The workers used beams to brace the old wall and prevent it from falling. (verb: to strengthen or support)

• “Retaliate”; to react to an action, usually by fighting back or responding in the same way

• He decided not to retaliate after his friend insulted him.

• The team retaliated by scoring a goal right after their opponents did.

• She retaliated with a clever comeback when someone was rude to her.