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2008.07.28
Greetings!
We spent last week observing Marine Day. This week, we're going to stay on the water and introduce you to a few more ways to cool off this summer!
RIVER vs. STREAM 川 VS. 小川
- A river is a long, wide, natural body of water that flows into the ocean, a lake, or another river.
A stream is a small, narrow river. - river は、海、湖、他の川に流れ込む、長く、幅のある、自然な水の集まり、つまり、川のことです。
stream は、小さくて、幅の狭い川、つまり、小川のことです。
- The annual fireworks display over the Sumida River is one of Tokyo's great summer events.
- a: Do you want to go swimming in the river?
b: Is it safe? The current looks really strong. - (tourists in the birthplace of William Shakespeare)
a: Why is it called Stratford-upon-Avon?
b: Because the river Avon flows through the town. - a: I heard you went on a river cruise in the Amazon Jungle.
b: That's right. We spent seven days sailing down the river in a 100-year-old river boat. - We set our blankets down next to a cool mountain stream and had the most delightful picnic!
- They live near a grassy park with a little stream running through it.
Take care!