A Serene Countryside Escape

静かな田園風景への逃避

TOEIC 700点レベル田舎自然風景

英語ストーリー

The sun cast a warm, golden hue across the rolling hills. A gentle breeze rustled through the tall grass, carrying the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut hay. I had escaped the clamor of the city, seeking solace in the tranquil beauty of the countryside. My destination was a small, secluded farmhouse, nestled amongst ancient oak trees. The air was crisp and clean, a stark contrast to the polluted air I was accustomed to. I spent the afternoon wandering through fields of vibrant sunflowers, their faces following the sun's path across the sky. As evening approached, I sat on the porch, watching the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange, pink, and purple. The only sounds were the chirping of crickets and the distant mooing of cows. It was a moment of profound peace and serenity. Leaving the next morning, I felt rejuvenated and refreshed. The countryside had offered me a much-needed escape, a chance to reconnect with nature and find inner calm. The memory of that tranquil scene will stay with me for a long time.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

rejuvenated

若返った、活気づいた

"After a week at the spa, I felt completely rejuvenated."

tranquil

静かな、穏やかな

"The tranquil atmosphere of the countryside helped me relax."

serenity

穏やかさ、平静

"The view from the mountaintop filled me with serenity."

文法・構文解説

Present Participle (~ing)

現在分詞は、形容詞や副詞として働き、動詞の動作や状態を説明します。文中の例では、rolling hills(なだらかに起伏する丘)、rustling through (すり抜ける) などで使われています。

"The falling leaves created a beautiful carpet on the ground."

Past Participle (~ed)

過去分詞は、形容詞として働き、受動態や完了を表します。文中の例では、cut hay (刈り取られた干し草)、polluted air (汚染された空気) などで使われています。

"The broken window needed to be repaired."