The Awakening of Spring

春の目覚め

TOEIC 600点レベル自然風景

英語ストーリー

The first hint of spring arrived subtly. A gentle breeze, warmer than the biting winter winds, caressed my face. I noticed the subtle lengthening of the days, the sun lingering a little longer each evening. The world, once muted in shades of gray and brown, began to show hints of vibrant green. One morning, I woke to the cheerful chirping of birds. It was a symphony of sound, unlike the sparse, lonely calls of winter. I looked out the window and saw a delicate crocus pushing its way through the thawing earth, a beacon of color in a still-dormant landscape. It was a powerful symbol of resilience and the promise of new beginnings. Later that day, I walked through the park. The air was filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers. Children laughed and played, their energy mirroring the vibrant energy of the season. Even the trees seemed to hum with renewed life, their branches reaching towards the sun with newfound vigor. As I sat on a park bench, watching the world come alive, I felt a deep sense of peace and renewal. Spring had arrived, bringing with it a sense of hope and the promise of warmer days ahead. It was a reminder that even after the longest, coldest winter, life always finds a way to flourish.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

vibrant

活気のある、鮮やかな

"The city was vibrant with energy."

dormant

休眠状態の、活動していない

"The volcano has been dormant for centuries."

subtle

わずかな、微妙な

"There was a subtle change in his tone."

文法・構文解説

現在分詞

動詞のing形を用いて、主節の動作と同時進行する動作や状態を表す。

"The children laughed, playing happily in the park."

過去分詞

動詞の過去分詞を用いて、受動態や完了を表す。

"The world, once muted in shades of gray and brown, began to show hints of vibrant green."