前置詞の熟語 - Idioms with Prepositions
下記の例の中には、単語の感覚をつかむため、前置詞だけでなく副詞も含まれています。
BEFORE
We must leave here before two o'clock.
The girl before John is Sara.
The taxi will be here before long.
He put his family before his job.
When you come before the judge, you need to tell the truth.
BEHIND
What are you planning behind my back?
I 'm behind schedule.
Inexperienced runners soon fell behind.
I try not to get behind with my college work.
I left my purse behind at the library.
BELOW/ BENEATH
Her result of the exam is slightly below average.
Please do not write below this line.
The restroom is located on the floor below.
He sensed a feeling beneath her cheerful smile.
On the top of jungle gym he was looking down at his friends beneath.
BESIDE
He sat beside me at the party.
Rick looked big beside his younger brother.
We were beside ourselves with excitement.
I know it was an accident, but that's beside the point.
BESIDES
Besides John and Tom, who will be at the party?
He has a wife and three children, and his parents besides.
I want to go a restaurant. Besides, I am too tired to make dinner.
BETWEEN
I sat between Pat and Meg.
He always eats something in between lunch and dinner.
Between you and me, I think Sue has an affair.
He didn't let anything come between him and his work.
BEYOND
You cannot stay outside beyond midnight.
Inflation has risen beyond the level of 10%.
My brother is always beyond me.
They head for the border beyond.
BY
She sits by the desk.
He took Elaine by the arm.
I'll stop by tomorrow to see if you are O.K.
Can you finish the work by five o'clock?
You can reserve the tickets by phone.
BYの解説
