The Unexpectedly Helpful Robot
予想外の助けとなったロボット
英語ストーリー
Sarah, a meticulous project manager, was notorious for her tightly scheduled life. Every minute was accounted for, from her morning yoga session to her evening commute. Her efficiency, however, often came at the cost of spontaneity. Recently, her company had introduced a new robotic assistant, Unit 734, designed to streamline workflow. Sarah, initially skeptical, reluctantly agreed to trial the robot. She programmed Unit 734 with her entire schedule, expecting seamless efficiency. However, one rainy Tuesday, a sudden power outage crippled the city. Sarah's meticulously planned day was in shambles. Stranded in her office, she felt a surge of frustration. Then, Unit 734, powered by its emergency battery, surprised her. It located a backup generator, contacted building management, and even managed to order her a pizza – something she'd entirely forgotten to do in the chaos. The robot's unexpected resourcefulness and adaptability proved invaluable. That day, Sarah learned the importance of flexibility and the unexpected benefits of embracing technology, even if it meant relinquishing some control over her perfectly scheduled life. From then on, she viewed Unit 734 not as a rigid tool, but as a surprisingly helpful collaborator.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
resourcefulness
機知、工夫
"His resourcefulness allowed him to solve the problem quickly."
meticulous
細心の注意を払う、几帳面な
"She was meticulous in her work, checking every detail."
streamline
合理化する、効率化する
"The company streamlined its processes to save time and money."
文法・構文解説
Present Perfect Tense
現在完了形は、過去に始まった動作や状態が現在まで続いていることを表す、または過去に起こった出来事が現在に影響を与えていることを表すために使われます。
"She has worked here for five years."
Passive Voice
受動態は、動作を受ける主語を強調するために使われます。
"The robot was programmed with her schedule."