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2009.03.06

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Today's Lesson
UP-TO-DATE   最新の、最新の情報を知っている

Explanation

  • If someTHING is up-to-date, it uses the latest information, design changes, etc.

    If someONE is up-to-date, they have the latest information about something.
  • 物について up-to-date と言うと、それに最新の情報や設計変更などが用いられている、という意味になります。

    人について up-to-date と言うと、その人があることについて最新の情報を持っている、という意味になります。

UP-TO-DATE

examples

  1. I just got word of a new virus threat. We'd better make sure that all of our security software is up-to-date.
  2. a: What are you going to do now that you've been laid off?
    b: Well, the first thing I'm going to do is bring my resume up-to-date so I can start sending out job applications.
  3. My car navigation system has a satellite link, so it always has the most up-to-date information.
  4. You should subscribe to the major trade journals. It's the best way to keep up-to-date on developments in the field.

英会話レッスンNow that YOU are up-to-date, all that remains for us to do is wish you the very best weekend ever!