My First Bicycle

私の初めての自転車

英語ストーリー

I vividly remember the day I got my first bicycle. It was a bright red, shiny, and slightly too big for me. I was seven years old, and the anticipation had been building for weeks. My dad had promised me a bike if I got good grades in school, and I had worked incredibly hard to achieve that goal. The day arrived, and my dad surprised me with the bike, assembled and ready to ride. I felt a surge of excitement, a mixture of joy and nervousness. It was beautiful, and much larger than I had imagined. My dad patiently showed me how to balance, how to pedal, and how to brake, gently guiding me as I wobbled and teetered. At first, I was terrified of falling. I held onto the handlebars tightly, my knuckles white. But as I gained confidence, a sense of freedom washed over me. The wind in my hair, the sun on my face – it was exhilarating! I rode around the neighborhood, my dad running alongside me, offering encouragement. That day, I didn't just learn to ride a bike; I learned about perseverance, the thrill of accomplishment, and the unwavering support of my family. It was a cherished memory, one that still brings a smile to my face.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

anticipation

期待、予感

"The anticipation of the holiday was almost unbearable."

exhilarating

爽快な、わくわくさせる

"The roller coaster ride was exhilarating."

perseverance

粘り強さ、忍耐力

"Through perseverance, she finally achieved her goal."

文法・構文解説

過去完了

過去のある時点より前の出来事を表す。had + 過去分詞の形をとる。例:I had worked incredibly hard.

"I had finished my homework before dinner."

分詞構文

動名詞や分詞を使って副詞節を簡潔に表現する。例:The wind in my hair, the sun on my face – it was exhilarating!

"Feeling tired, I went to bed early."