My Playful Kitten, Mittens
いたずら好きの子猫、ミトン
英語ストーリー
Last year, my family adopted a kitten. We named her Mittens because of her fluffy white paws. She was tiny, only a few weeks old, and incredibly playful.
At first, she was quite shy. She would hide under the sofa, peeking out at us with wide, curious eyes. Gradually, she started to become more comfortable, venturing out to explore her new surroundings.
Now, Mittens is a mischievous ball of fluff. She loves chasing after toy mice, batting at hanging strings, and climbing up curtains. She's a constant source of amusement, and we often find ourselves laughing at her antics.
Sometimes, her playful nature leads to a bit of chaos. For example, she'll sometimes knock things off shelves, or unravel balls of yarn. But even then, it's hard to stay mad at her adorable face and playful spirit.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
mischievous
いたずら好きな、悪戯好きな
"The mischievous child threw a snowball at the window."
adopted
引き取る、養子にする
"They adopted a stray dog from the shelter."
antics
ふざけた行動、ばかげた行為
"The monkey's antics amused the visitors."
文法・構文解説
現在完了形
過去のある時点から現在まで継続している動作や状態を表す。have/has + 過去分詞の形で用いられる。
"We have adopted a kitten."
現在完了進行形
過去のある時点から現在まで継続している動作を表す。have/has + been + 現在分詞の形で用いられる。
"She has been exploring her new surroundings."