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2005.06.29

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HORIZON   地平線、水平線

Explanation

  • The horizon is the line far away, where the surface of the earth seems to touch the sky.

    Be Careful! The word horizon is used to talk about this line on land AND at sea.
  • horizon は、遥か遠くに見える線のことで、そこでは陸と空が接しているように見えます。

    注意:この線を表す場合、陸にも海にも horizon を使います。

examples

  1. Look! Do you see that ship on the horizon?
  2. The first time I ever really saw the horizon on land was in the Mohave Desert in California.
  3. a: What's that bright star just above the horizon?
    b: It's actually a planet - Venus.
  4. When the sun had disappeared below the horizon, the fireworks began.

英会話レッスンKeep your eyes on the horizon, and who knows what may come up!