December 22, 2012　=========

☆ occasion　出来事

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There are a few different uses of “occasion”. Firstly it means the time
when something happens. For example, “She asked about you on a
number of occasions.”

It can also mean an important event or ceremony. For example, “it will be
a unique family occasion.” Or “I cannot take my children with me on official
occasions.”

Also, it sometimes has the mean of “opportunity”, this is the formal meaning,
it is an opportunity for doing something. “It was an important occasion for all
the family to celebrate.”

Can you use it in a sentence?

Bye,
Chris
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今日の単語には、使い方がいくつかあります。
ひとつ目は、ものごとが起きる「時」を指します。
例：
“She asked about you on a number of occasions. ”
(彼女は、何回もあなたのことをきいてきた)

ふたつ目は、重要なイベントや式典などを指します。
例：
“It will be a unique family occasion. ”
(それはきっとユニークな家族の行事になるね)
“I cannot take my children with me on official occasions. ”
(公式な行事には、こどもは連れて行けないわ)

また、フォーマルな意味で、“opportunity”と同じような使い方をする場合もあります。
“It was an important occasion for all the family to celebrate. ”
(家族全員でお祝いする、大切な機会でした)

あなたも、文章を作ってみて下さいね！

それでは！
クリス