Xの例文や意味・使い方に関するQ&A

A: Hmm. This is tough. If I had to guess, I would say that this means something like “X was already past Y’s defenses, making it easy for X to defeat Y.”

Or, it could mean something like “X grabbed his blade VERY quickly, almost instantly, and then immediately slapped Y’s rapier to the side.”

It’s hard to say, honestly. Hopefully one of those scenarios makes sense with the story!

A: 「あなたのために、ちゅ♡」と思います！

Xの意味は「キス」
Oの意味は「ハグ」
hugs and kisses!

That's why there's an expression called "XOXO".

A: Ok.
She desperately hoped that X might actually be in love with her = she hoped like mad that X by any chance could be in love with her.
As terrifying as that thought was, she realized that it would be a reason to finally resist, something she could hold on to = because of that thought, she found out that (X by any chance could be in love with her) was the only reason for her to live, like the only string she could hold on to.

A: her heart probably means X's heart.
in this case it has a good meaning. in the past y was very kind to x. now x is causing y pain. x feels guilty because y has been so kind. but now x is hurting y. X's heart hurts.

A: X can mean the roman numeral 10, but that doesn't make sense in this case.
I think it is just to differentiate the class from regular American History.

A: It had to be as fast as a cheetah

It had to be as slow as a turtle

It had to be as long as a train

It had to be as small as a bug

A: “That was the worst baseball game I’ve ever seen.”

“There’s no way this day could get any worse.”

A: Even though you're being difficult, I still like you.
Even though I don't like animals, I think your cat is cool.
Even though I don't like to drive, I will take you to class.
I survived despite the odds.
Despite the rain it's still a beautiful day.
"Even though" and "despite" are almost interchangable in most circumstances! I hope this helps!

A: 1. Some of the people want a refund! They are shouting in the store!

2. Some people can be really rude! I hate it when people are like that!

3. I think that some of the coffee spilled on your shirt, David! You should clean yourself up!

4. Why do some people live while other people have to die! It just isn't fair!!

5. Could you hand that screwdriver to me? Some of the screws here are starting to come loose.

6. Some animals are really big like elephants while other animals are really small like ants!☺️

A: 1 is the same meaning in Japanese. アイスクリームは熱くない。冷たい。

2) 例えば、水が冷たいよね？

本当は、水が暖かいよ。

Use 2 if someone is incorrect, and you want to emphasize the correct answer.

3) 雪は冷たくて楽しい。でも、もっと楽しい。

Snow is cold and fun. Snow is not so much cold as fun.

In 3, both qualities exist. Snow is both X (cold) and Y (fun). But snow is more fun than cold.

Use 3 when it's both X and Y. Also, when X is more than Y.

例えば、夏のほうが冬より暑いです。

I hope that helps.

A: X days ago and X days before are virtually the same thing, referring to the past. X days in advance is referring to the future.

Examples:
I sent out an email 5 days ago, letting everyone know of the changes.

Or

I sent out an email 5 days beforehand, letting everyone know of the changes.

Regarding the future:
I will send out an email 5 days in advance to let everyone know of the changes.

A: both mean the same, but "X gives prestige to a student" sounds backwards

A: it's better if you write (X) Something bad must happened, because you changed so suddenly (O)You changed, so something bad has happened.

try not to start senteces with because, and maybe look at the rules for tenses :)

good luck ^-^

A: "Of" sounds more formal or polite. I usually say without "of".

A: There are various X's, which (particular) X is this about?

More specifically: This word has various meanings. Which particular meaning are you asking about? (It can always be phrased more naturally when you use specific words rather than placeholders.)

A: "If your product doesnt apply put down the X mark"

A: I would write it like this, it sounds more professional. "I won't consider positions which require working more than 40 hours per week."

A: Suggest: Dear Mr. X, I'm glad to finally hear from you. How is the semester going? Is there any news on the band? I remember you telling me about the Italy tour, but unfortunately, I can't remember the exact schedule. Can you please send me all the details?

A: X is not Y
X and Y are not the same
X and Y are different
X is unlike Y

These are the most common ones I think. And also the one you said ("X is different from Y") of course. ^_^

A: It is really good but a better way to say "I'm going along with them," in this sense might be better as "so I am doing it along with them". The phrase "get in on the act" would also be good too. Hope this helps!!!

A: This would be more natural:
Y: Oh man, I'm almost running out of gas, besides your girlfriend's house is too far away, so if you don't mind, we'd better head straight to John's house.

A: It was good for the most part :

X : Have you listened to Jay-Z's new song?
Y : No, I haven't. I don't like Jay-Z's songs or I don't like (song name) by Jay-Z
X : You should give it a shot!

A: もっとも自然なのは、"Are you the type of person who has a casual relationship with many people, or an intense relationship with only a few? だと思います。 しかし、theの問題は、深い説明が要ると思います。 Theと言うと、相手の知っている(あるい、すぐ知る)名詞を他のものから区別し示すのです。でも、この場合では、そのpersonは他の人と区別されていません。 区別されているのはtypeですから。 The type to...と言ったら、ニュアンスは「他のことをするtypeではなく、こうするtypeだ」です。Personという言葉は、そのように区別されていないので、theが要りません。 ちなみに、type of Xは、英語の決まった表現で、theか aが入ってしまったら、変に聞こえます。 私の説明は雑ですが、役に立つと望んでいます。

A: I don't think it is 'an awkward expression' to say those sentences :) but, sometimes people would say 'I just opened the parcel' instead, because it seems better :) but I understand the other sentence too