著：デイビッド・セイン
こういう言い回しの方がいい、という英語の表現を集めた本。1ページ1表現。以下のようなものが言い換えの推奨表現として載っている。
Be careful. -> Take care.
Can I borrow the toilet? -> Could I use your bathroom?
How much? -> How much is it? /What’s the fare? /How much does it cost?
I’m fine. -> Pretty good. / Quite well. / Couldn’t be better.
Long time no see. -> It’s been a while.
Give me beer. -> Beer for me.
Tee please. -> I think I’ll have tea.
A window seat, please. -> A windows seat, if possible. / A window seat would be great.
I want to use a credit card. -> Charge it, please. / I’d like to pay ccard.
I’m sick. -> I’m not feeling well.
I want to order. -> We’re ready to order.
I want this. -> I’ll have this.
Can I move to another table? -> Would it be okay to change tables?
Can I walk? -> Is it walkable? / Can I get there on foot?
I like it. -> I do like it! It’s nice. / Oh, wonderful! This is just what I wanted.
Do you want to drink? -> Would you care for a drink?
Golf is interesting. -> Golf’s a lot of fun.
I’m going home. -> I’m off. / I’ll be leaving. / I’m heading home.
Five o’clock is okay. -> Five o’clock would be great.
I have to cancel the meeting. -> I’m afraid we need to cancel the meeting.
Ask me. -> Let me know if anything comes up. / You can ask me anything. / I welcome your question.
I’ll think about it. -> Let me think about it. / Let me give it some (serious) thought.
この著者は似たような内容の本を他にも出している。それらを廉価＆ダイジェスト版にした感じである。薄く、分量は少なめ。ただ、値段も安い。720円で140種類の表現なので、ひとつあたりの単価は5円ちょっと、ということになる。
単行本、159ページ、PHP研究所、2018/7/20
