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2007.09.25(Review of 2004.06.07 edition)

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We've only time for three new @Work editions this week before the @Work Challenge, and we'd be hard pressed to tell you what the theme is. But these three expressions just seemed to complement one another. Enjoy!

Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
SPARK (OFF)   誘発する

Explanation

  • To spark or spark off something - especially intense, excited, or angry activity - is to cause it to begin.
  • spark または spark off は、(特に、緊迫した事態や、感情を高ぶらせたり、怒りを伴ったりする行為など)何かを引き起こす、という意味です。

SPARK (OFF)

examples

  1. (city councilman urging for construction of proposed bridge)
    We believe that construction of the bridge will spark growth in bay communities.
  2. Rumors of coming layoffs have sparked a great deal of concern among the employees.
  3. (fictional news report)
    One of the world's most successful investors has sparked a bidding war among publishers by announcing plans to write an investment advice book.
  4. A chemical spill threatening the water supply has sparked off protests by local residents and a massive sell-off of the company's stock.
  5. The prefecture's recent boom in tourism was sparked off by a popular movie filmed in the area.

英会話レッスンWe hope we've sparked your interest regarding the rest of this week's editions. See you again tomorrow?