- How could you say such a thing? You should be ashamed of yourself!
- I’m delighted that I got the job. It’s just what I always wanted.
- I’m sorry I forgot your birthday – I was confused about the dates.
- I’m horrified by the amount of violence on television today.
- I’m excited by the new opportunities that the internet brings.
- I get so irritated when he changes TV channels without asking me first.
[形容詞で表される感情表現]
- She was angry with her boss for criticising her work.
- She was happy to hear the good news.
- She was jealous of her sister’s new toy.”
- I feel very negative about my job – the pay is awful.
- It makes me sad to see all those animals in cages at the zoo.
- I’ve got a blinding headache and I feel terrible.
[感情表現の能動態/受動態の書き換え]
- His lecture is monotonous and will disappoint us.
→ Because His lecture is monotonous, I will be disappointed at it. (at:対象) - Her dishes didn’t satisfy me because she loves spicy food.
→ I wasn’t satisfied with her dishes because she loves spicy food. (with:原因・理由) - He tried to explain why the subject interested him.
→ He tried to explain why he was interested in the subject. (in:関連) - Traffic jams frustrated me.
→ I was frustrated with traffic jams. (with:原因・理由) - Discontinuation of her research disappointed me.
→ I was disappointed at discontinuation of her research. - Cancellation of the contract surprised me.
→ I was surprised at cancellation of the contract.
課題 #02