In recent years, with a method called VLBI that uses quasar observations, and by GPS we have begun to understand the absolute movement of tectonic plates.
When I saw them on a date, I asked them, "Do I hear wedding bells?"
彼らがデートをしているのを見かけて「近々結婚するの」ってきいたんだ。
I have included the names and prices of a couple of hotels which are reasonably close to where I live.
私の家からほど近い場所にある何軒かのホテルの名前と料金設定を同封しました。
He has been engaged in this study nearly ten years.
彼はこの研究に１０年近く従事している。
A policeman came up to him.
警官が彼に近づいてきた。
Due to the recent hurricane, a lot of people lost their homes.
最近のハリケーンのために多くの人が家を失った。
I haven't seen much of him recently.
最近彼とあまり会わない。
A strange marine creature was found recently.
最近変わった海洋生物が発見された。
Because I live near the school, I come home for lunch.
私は学校の近くに住んでいるので、昼食をとりに家に戻ってくる。
The tropical rainforests, located in a narrow region near the equator, are disappearing so fast that by the year 2000 eighty percent of them may be gone.
A lost dog strayed into our neighborhood yesterday.
道に迷った犬が昨日私たちの近所に迷い込んできた。
Recently the demand for this product has increased faster than the supply.
最近、この製品に対する需要が供給を上まわっている。
I feel like I'm just getting comfortable with my homemaking chores.
最近主婦業がやっと板についてきたって感じなのよねえ。
The whole neighborhood was surprised at the news.
近所の人達はみなそのニュースにびっくりした。
I took the shortcut back to the woods, locked my shelter, and opened the basket.
僕は近道を通って森にもどり、小屋に錠をおろし、バスケットを開けた。
It is only recently that people have begun to realize the importance of nature conservation.
最近になってようやく人々は自然保護の必要性を痛感するようになってきた。
Recently what with anxiety and lack of sleep, she has lost almost ten pounds.
心配や寝不足で彼女は最近１０ポンド近くも痩せてしまった。
Tom's in a slump lately.
トムは最近スランプに陥っている。
Where's the nearest shopping mall?
一番近いショッピングモールはどこにありますか。
A big typhoon is approaching.
大きな台風が近づいている。
He drew up to her.
彼は彼女に近づいた。
I'm glad to know you.
お近づきになれてうれしいです。
I think he can get along with his neighbor.
彼は近所の人たちと仲良くできると思う。
Children should be kept away from the pond.
子供は池に近づかないように。
As the lesson comes to an end, even if the teacher doesn't say a word of "be quiet", "sit down!," the children naturally return to their seats and quieten down.
