ラジオビジネス英語 2023/2/24 I5P8 Peter Barakan

ラジオビジネス英語 2023/2/24 I5P8 Peter Barakan
2022/8/26再放送
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Interview5 Part 8 Peter Barakan ピーター・バラカン
最終回は、ピーター・バラカンさんのお話をもとにした、 柴田先生とジェニーさんのディスカッションです。
The final part is a discussion between Mr. Shibata and Mr. Jenny based on Mr. Peter Barakan’s story.
-Words and Phrases
backbone 支柱、根幹、 中心的な部分、 バックボーン
A backbone is the spine which is a major support system for the body. Using this image, a “backbone” is a support system or foundation for something.
prerequisite 前提条件
A requirement before being able to do something, a condition that must happen first.
resonate with -, ~の心に響く
humble 謙虚な
seep through -, ~を通してにじみ出る
To leak out or into something, to permeate, to move or spread through something. “Seeping through something” is often used in terms of liquids.
preference 好み
Something that ones prefers or likes. Something one selects because they enjoy it.
before one’s time 〜の前の時代の
lean on -, 〜に重きを置く
“To lean on or lean towards something” is to have a tendency, inclination or preference for something.
the likes o -, ~など、 〜のようなもの
An example or examples. This includes other things that are similar to them.
the same goes for -, ~にも同じことが言える
impetus きっかけ
The cause for something to happen, the starting point, something that provides inspiration or motivation.
pertaining to -, ~に関係する
To be attributed or belong to something, to be connected to something, to have to do with. I mentioned that I did school projects about things pertaining to or about Japanese culture.
proliferation 急増