„That is a blue-ass shirt.” „Those are badass.” „Move your ass!” これらのフレーズがそれぞれ異なる意味を持っていることを知っていましたか? このビデオでフィンランドのコメディアンがアメリカ英語と、"ass"が英語で最も難しく複雑な言葉である方法について話しているのを見てください。
ビデオトランスクリプト
発音と語彙
stand-up [adjective]: relating to a comedic performance to a live audience
improv [adjective]: relating to improvisation, especially as a theatrical technique
subtle [adjective]: so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
scoot over [phrasal verb]: to move one’s sitting self or seat aside so the other person has more space
break a leg [idiom]: an expression that means good luck
sympathize [verb]: to feel or express sympathy; to agree with a sentiment or opinion
curriculum [noun]: the courses offered by an educational institution
globalization [noun]: the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
overrated [adjective]: rated or valued too highly
underestimate [verb]: to estimate as being less than the actual size, quantity, or number; to place too low a value on
hyperventilation [noun]: rapid or deep breathing, usually caused by anxiety or panic
postgraduate [adjective]: of, relating to, or engaged in formal studies after graduation