The Day I Saw a Rainbow

虹を見た日

TOEIC 700点レベル自然感動

英語ストーリー

The air hung heavy with the scent of petrichor after the sudden downpour. I had been stuck inside, working on a particularly challenging project, feeling the frustration mount. The deadline loomed, and I was beginning to feel overwhelmed. Then, as the rain subsided, a sliver of sunlight pierced the clouds. I glanced out the window, expecting to see the usual gray cityscape. Instead, I gasped. A magnificent rainbow arched across the sky, its vibrant colors a breathtaking spectacle. It was more vivid than any I had ever seen before. The spectrum of colors—from the deep crimson at the base to the delicate violet at the top—was utterly captivating. For a moment, I forgot all about my work, my anxieties dissolving into the beauty of nature. The sight was both unexpected and profoundly uplifting. It served as a powerful reminder that even after the storm, beauty and hope always emerge. The rainbow, a symbol of promise and tranquility, helped me regain my perspective and approach my work with renewed energy and optimism.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

captivating

魅了する、心を奪う

"The captivating performance left the audience speechless."

petrichor

雨上がりの土の香り

"The petrichor after the rain was refreshing."

subsided

弱まる、静まる

"The storm finally subsided after several hours."

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:The air hung heavy with the scent of petrichor after the sudden downpour. (突然の豪雨の後、ペトリコールの香りが空気に重く漂っていました。)

"Feeling tired, I went to bed early."

現在分詞と過去分詞

現在分詞(-ing)は能動態、過去分詞(-ed/過去分詞形)は受動態を表す。例:The captivating performance (魅了するパフォーマンス:能動), overwhelmed (圧倒された:受動)

"The excited children were playing in the park. (興奮した子供たちが公園で遊んでいた。)"