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#22 オリンピックに関する英語

2020年の東京オリンピック・パラリンピックまで、あと1年ほどとなりました。今回はオリンピックに関する英語をピックアップしてみました。

使った英文や単語

東京オリンピック2020について

  • As you know, the Olympics are held every 2 years, with Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics alternating.
  • Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Another year to go!
  • What new sports are in the 2020 Olympics?
  • sports climbing
  • Did you win the ticket lottery?
    – I applied for the opening ceremony, but I didn’t award a ticket.
  • Better luck next time.

観戦

  • How’s the game going?
    – We are on track so far.
  • Who’s playing (who) tonight?
    – The final game is between Japan and France.
    – Japan is now playing a game against France.
  • Oh, France is a formidable opponent.
  • qualifying round
  • Who won a gold/silver/bronze medal?
    – Germany. Actually, they achieved a podium sweep in swimming!
    – That’s spectacular!

競技名

  • Olympic Sports
  • athletics
  • pole vault
  • decathlon

解説

  • Brazil is currently in the first place.
  • And now, he broke the world record / set a new world record!
  • the world record holder
  • It was a breathtaking performance.
  • No wonder why this venue is full of spectators!
  • That exquisite movement was memorable.
  • It’s worth seeing.