skip [+obj] to not do (something that is usual or expected)
He skipped the meeting. [=he didn't go to the meeting]
I skipped breakfast, and now I'm really hungry.
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ロジャー・フェデラー選手，全仏オープン欠場ですわ。ということで，
ここは，ゴファン選手にローマで頑張ってもらい，右手首に不安のある
錦織圭選手を抜いて，９位になり，第８シードを勝ち取って欲しいですわ。
といいながら，本日のベルダスコ戦，とても不安ですわ。
現在，スポナビの無料動画で観戦中，最終セットに突入しました。
Roger to skip Roland Garros; will focus on the grass & hardcourt season
Regrettably, I've decided not to participate in the French Open.
I've been working really hard, both on and off the court, during the last month
but in order to try and play on the ATP World Tour for many years to come,
I feel it's best to skip the clay court season this year and prepare for the grass
and hard court seasons. The start to the year has been magical for me
but I need to recognize that scheduling will be the key to my longevity moving forward.
Thus, my team and I concluded today that playing just one event on clay was not in
the best interest of my tennis and physical preparation for the remainder of the season.
I will miss the French fans, who have always been so supportive and I look forward to seeing
them at Roland Garros next year.
Roger
(from http://www.rogerfederer.com/)
英検対策
『英検１級英作文問題』旺文社，2014年。
別冊7-13
Enjoy Simple English
Folklore and Fairy Tales Mercury and the Woodcutter
Moral: Honesty is the best policy.
この話の教訓はさすがに意見の一致をみているようですわ。
ボキャブライダー
front of or relating to the front : located at the front
We checked into the hotel at the front desk. [=the desk in a building
where visitors are greeted]
confirm to tell someone that something has definitely happened or
is going to happen : to make (something) definite or official
[+obj] confirm a hotel reservation
The dentist's office called to confirm your appointment for tomorrow.
[no obj] We have a reservation for you for tomorrow night. Please
call to confirm.
include not used in progressive tense: to have (someone or something)
as part of a group or as a part of total : to contain (someone or
something) in a group or as a part of something
The price of dinner includes dessert.
Admission to the museum is included in the tour package.
- opposite exclude
charge [+obj] to ask for (a specific amount of money) as a price, rate, or fee
The shop charged $100 for repairs.
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