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We sat down face to face.
私達は向かい合って座った。
His ironical remarks are not directed at you.
彼の皮肉意見はあなたに向けてではない。
In spite of our congratulations, he frowned and turned away.
私達が祝いの言葉をかけたのに、彼は眉をひそめてそっぽを向いた。
The social problems of the day tend to be more and more complicated.
現代の社会問題はますます複雑化する傾向がある。
This textbook is intended for foreign students.
この教科書は外国人学生向けのものである。
I could tell by the look on his face that he had come on very important business.
よほど重要な用向きでやってきたことが、彼の顔色で分かった。
He is badly off, because his book doesn't sell well.
彼は本があまり売れないので暮らし向きが悪い。
He cast an eye on an old vase on the table.
彼は机の上の古い花瓶に視線を向けた。
If these tendencies continue, those aged 65 or more will account for a quarter of the population within 30 years.
今の傾向が続くと、今後３０年以内に６５歳以上の人が人口の４分の１を占めることになる。
In nostalgic moments we may tend to think of childhood as a time of almost unbroken happiness.
郷愁にふける時、私達は子供時代をこの上なく幸福な時期と考える傾向があるかもしれない。
As the house has a southern aspect, it is very sunny.
その家は南向きなので、とても日当たりがよい。
They made their way toward the town.
彼らは町に向かって進んだ。
Business keeps going from bad to worse.
景気はますます悪い方へ向かうばかりである。
Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate.
そんなこと真に受けちゃだめだよ。彼は大袈裟に言う傾向があるから。
He has started for London.
彼はロンドンへ向かって出発した。
The police officer pointed his pistol at the criminal, who, in turn, held his pistol directly pointed at the officer. Neither had the advantage, the position was a stalemate.
One of the important differences between Japanese and Americans is that Japanese tend to choose a safe course in life, while Americans choose to explore and challenge life.
