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We are in for an unusually hot summer this year.
私たちは今年は例年になく暑い夏を経験しそうだ。
That customer came back to complain again.
例のお客さん、またいちゃもんつけてきたわよ。
It's been hot this month, but today's an exception.
今月は暑かったが、今日は例外だ。
"He's a tiger when he's angry" is an example of metaphor.
「怒ると彼はトラになる」というのは隠喩の例である。
Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.
例えば、小鳥は特別な防御装置を備えている。
How's that business going?
例の仕事はいかがでしょう?
You've set a bad example.
君は悪い前例を作ってしまった。
Even if you are not to blame, you should apologize.
例え君が悪くなくても、謝るべきだ。
As usual, Mike was late for the meeting this afternoon.
例によって、マイクは今日の午後会合に遅刻した。
Even if it takes me the whole day, I will do the typing.
例え一日いっぱい掛かってもそのタイプを仕上げます。
If I create an example, will you correct it for me?
私が例文を作ったら、訂正していただけますか。
There are no exceptions to this rule.
この規則に例外はありません。
Cats usually hate dogs.
ネコは通例犬が嫌いだ。
The wages will be paid in proportion to the work done.
給料は仕事量に比例して支払われる。
Quote me an example.
例を一つ示してください。
As a rule, we have three meals a day.
私達は通例、1日に3回食事をする。
For instance, gauges, such as thermometers and barometers, are instruments.
例えば、温度計や気圧計などの計器は器具です。
Correct it, as in example 1.2.
例1,2のように訂正せよ。
We have less snow than usual.
今年は例年より雪が少ない。
Seaside resorts, such as Newport, are very crowded in summer.
海岸の避暑地は、例えばニューボートがそうだが、夏には非常に混雑する。
Don't forget that there are exceptions.
例外があることをお忘れなく。
We have had more snow than usual this winter.
この冬は例年になく雪が多かった。
Wherever you may go, you may find examples of his evil doings.
どこへ行こうとも、彼の悪行の例が見つかるでしょう。
Take Jennifer for example.
例えば、ジェニファーを見てごらんよ。
Reading a book can be compared to making a journey.
読書は旅に例えることができる。
Instead use words like "some", "many", "often", and begin statements with openers like, "In my experience, ...", "Excuse me if I'm wrong, but...", "In many instances, ...."
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