ラジオ英会話 ～（129）2023/10/12（木）意見・考えの応答 (６)：不同意のクッション
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発言タイプ 意見・考えの応答 (６)：不同意のクッション
大西泰斗／Akino Roza／David Evans
KeySentence
I hate to disagree, but it’s not really necessary.
Dialogue 新婚ピーコック教授とアキが新居で・・
P: It’s a lovely day.（気持ちのいい日だね
A: Yes, I love this kind of weather.
P: Aki, do you feel at home here?
A: Not yet. It’s going to take time.
P: Is there anything you need?
A: Um, I’d like to put a kotatsu in the living room.
P: A kotatsu? Those low tables with a heater?
A: Yes, it’s needed for the colder months.
P: I hate to disagree, but it’s not really necessary.
A: But my legs will get cold.（でも足が冷えるわ
P: Don’t worry. We have central heating.
*lovely: 気持ちの良い
*feel at home: くつろいだ気分になる
Grammar and Vocabulary
1) itのイメージ 周りの状況を受ける
It’s a lovely day. (すてきな日ですね
2) notと「強い」表現のコンビネーション
It’s not really necessary. (それはそれほど必要ありません
Typical Expressions 不同意のクッション
I hate to disagree, but it’s not really necessary. (異議を唱えたくはありませんが、それは特に必要ありません
I’m sorry, but I can’t agree. (すみませんが、同意はできません
I’m afraid that’s not how I see it. (残念ながら それは私の見方とは異なります
Not to contradict you, but there isn’t necessary. (お言葉を返すようですが、それは必要ではありません
I hate to contradict you, but there isn’t necessary.
I don’t mean to contradict you, but there isn’t necessary.
With all due respect, I have to disagree. (失礼ですが、異議を唱えねばなりません（当然払われるべき
No disrespect intended, but I have to disagree.
Typical Expressions in Action
1) I’m sorry, but I cannot go along with you on that.（その点は同意しかねます
2) I’m afraid I can’t agree with you. Teenagers need more sleep, not more homework.
3) I hate to disagree with you, but that’s not how I see it. Many families are fine without owing a car.
to be continued
