Stargazing Adventure

星空観察冒険記

英語ストーリー

Last weekend, my friends and I decided to go stargazing. We drove to a remote location, far from the city lights, hoping for a clear view of the night sky. We spread out blankets on the ground, and waited for darkness to descend. As the sky darkened, countless stars appeared, twinkling like diamonds scattered across a velvet cloth. We were amazed by the sheer number of stars visible; it was a breathtaking sight. We used a stargazing app on my phone to identify constellations, learning about Ursa Major and Orion. Suddenly, a shooting star streaked across the sky. We all gasped, making a wish as it disappeared. It was a truly magical moment. We spent hours gazing at the stars, sharing stories and laughing. The silence of the night, punctuated only by the occasional sound of crickets, was incredibly peaceful. As dawn approached, we reluctantly packed up our things, feeling refreshed and inspired by the beauty of the night sky. It was an unforgettable experience, a perfect escape from the stresses of daily life. We already plan our next stargazing trip!

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

constellation

星座

"Orion is a well-known constellation."

streaked

(光などが)走る、急いで進む

"A shooting star streaked across the night sky."

remote

離れた、遠隔の

"They live in a remote village."

文法・構文解説

分詞構文

分詞を用いて副詞節を簡潔に表現する構文。例:Waiting for darkness to descend, we spread out blankets.(暗くなるのを待って、私たちは毛布を広げました。)

"Looking up at the stars, I felt a sense of wonder."

現在完了

過去のある時点から現在まで継続している動作や状態、または過去に完了した動作の結果が現在に影響していることを表す。例:We have already planned our next stargazing trip.(私たちはすでに次の星空観察旅行を計画しています。)

"I have never seen so many stars before."