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CORE WORDS


CEFR GNOT Quantitative • number about
CEFR SNOT Travel • traffic roundabout

Glob1500 about almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about the weather.") ad.
NGSL3000 about of (a subject); concerning prep
SAT5000 thereabout Near that number, quantity, degree, place, or time, approximately. therefor adv.
SAT5000 whereabouts The place in or near which a person or thing is. n.

Tanaka6000 about

COMPOUND WORDS


about {adv} (nearly, approximately) about {prep} (concerned with, engaged in) about {prep} (concerning) about {prep} (near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity) about {prep} (on every side of) about {prep} (over or upon different parts of) about to {phrase} (indicating imminence) be all about {v} (be interested in) be all about {v} (deal with) bring about {v} (To accomplish) bring about {v} (To cause to take place) layabout {n} (lazy person) much ado about nothing {n} (a lot of fuss) roundabout {n} (children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed) roundabout {n} (detour) roundabout {n} (fairground carousel) roundabout {n} (road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island) think about {v} (ponder) what about {adv} (used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered) what about {adv} (used to make a suggestion) whereabouts {n} (location)

5000 WORDS


L047 P1667 to think about sich überlegen 考虑
L049 P1797 to wonder about sich wundern über 惊讶于 ...
L060 P2204 to have strong feelings about sich aufregen über 因为 ... 而激动








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PHRASES



彼らは何を話している?



What are they talking about ?


(ENG )
(JA )

(0018)

電車はもうすぐ出発します。



The train is about to leave .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0069)

私はそれについて考えてみましょう。



Let me think about it .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0126)

わかりません。



I didn't know about that .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0361)

彼らは何を話している?



What are they talking about ?


(ENG )
(JA )

(0512)

それらはほぼ同じ高さです。



They are about the same height .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0550)

飛行機は離陸しようとしています。



The plane is about to take off .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0777)

私はそれを忘れました。



I forgot about that .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0805)

その少年は約6歳です。



The boy is about six years old .


(ENG )
(JA )

(0925)

川の水位は約6メートルです。



The water level of the river is about six meters .


(ENG )
(JA )

(1255)

裁判官は証言について質問があります。



The judge has doubts about the testimony .


(ENG )
(JA )

(1356)

ええ、忘れました。



Uh-oh , I forgot about that .


(ENG )
(JA )

(1501)

私はこれを行うことをかなり確信しています。



I am very sure about how to deal with this matter .


(ENG )
(JA )

(1582)

彼らは何について議論していますか?



What are they arguing about ?


(ENG )
(JA )

(1971)

医師は彼の病気について尋ねます。



The doctor asks him about his illness .


(ENG )
(JA )

(1996)

私の体重は約125匹です。



I weigh about 125 pounds .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2016)

肥満は簡単にさまざまな病気を引き起こす可能性があります。



Obesity can bring about a range of illnesses .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2307)

母親は子供の健康を心配している。



The mother is worried about her child's health .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2442)

母親は子供の自閉症を心配しています。



The mother is worried about her son's autism .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2443)

彼らは一緒に家庭的なことを語かたる。



They are chatting about family life together .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2591)

彼は人生について無力だと感じています。



He feels powerless about his own life .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2658)

ゴム製のいかだが川にぶつかった。



The rubber raft tossed about on the river .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2703)

彼は借金を心配している。



He is worried about his debts .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2851)

今、私たちは問題の核心に到達します。



Now let's talk about the crux of the issue .


(ENG )
(JA )

(2887)

老人は過去を思い出すのが好きです。



Old people like to reminisce about past .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3028)

彼らはどちらの靴を買うか迷っています。



They are hesitating about which shoes to buy .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3040)

飛行機が墜落しようとしています。



The plane is about to crash .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3100)

彼らは保険の問題について相談しています。



They are inquiring about insurance .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3189)

みなさん、立ち上がって写真を撮りましょう!



Everyone stand closer together , we are about to take a picture !


(ENG )
(JA )

(3266)

彼はほとんど水に沈んでいた。



He was about to be inundated by the water .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3268)

麻薬が彼を沈めさせた。



Drugs brought about his downfall .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3333)

医者は彼の仕事に細心の注意を払っている。



The doctor is scrupulous about every detail .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3392)

彼はとてもうるさいです。



He is very particular about the work he is doing .


(ENG )
(JA )

(3420)



What are you talking about ?


Why not talk to her about it directly ?


About how much would a taxi be from here ?


I will tell you about japan .


I know about this project for the most part .


I am anxious about your health .


He likes to walk about in the park .


How about the taste ?


In the first place , we must be careful about what we eat and drink .


Don't worry about the work .


I'm not too clear about that point .


Why don't I try to do something about the garden ?


I really don't have an opinion about it .


His house is somewhere about here .


I'm not worried about the price .


I spoke to him about it over the telephone .


We walked about five miles .


He knows hardly anything about it .


How about going for a drive ?


He made up a story about the dog .


He is anxious about his mother's health .


I am uneasy about the future of this country .


I'm very happy to hear about the party .


The bus was about to start .


I have some doubts about it .


What did you talk about ?


You don't have to worry about a thing like that .


There is nothing for you to be angry about .


They are about the same age .


What is she about ?


How about staying at my place this evening ?


Now , go about your study .


I go to bed about ten .


What are you making all the fuss about ?


This is a book about stars .


I will ask him about it tomorrow .


How about going out for a walk after dinner ?


He didn't agree with us about the matter .


I argued with him about it .


What about having fish for dinner ?


I met him about noon .


What are you thinking about ?


He wanted to hear about the news .


Bill is nervous about the exam .


She became very anxious about her son's health .


We were just about to enter the room .


He doesn't know much about japan .


About one hundred people were killed in this accident .


Keep mum about this plan .


The train was about to leave the station .


Please consult with your parents about the trip .


I consulted with my father about the plan .


How did such a thing come about ?


It's about time you got here !


Tell me when it came about .


He seems to be worried about something .


What about farming ?


His proposal is not worth talking about .


I'm sure about his name .


She doesn't care about her dress .


My father does not care about his clothes at all .


He knows almost nothing about that animal .


The whole town knows about it .


Do you have any complaint about it ?


I have no friend with whom to talk about it .


How about taking up jogging ?


Is she anywhere about ?


You don't need to worry about it .


We are all anxious about your health .


Now I must go about my work .


I live about an hour from the station .


I'm not very particular about food .


I know nothing whatever about it .


I enjoyed reading about your dreams .


I don't feel like telling her about it .


I am very happy to hear about your engagement .


He came about two .


Don't worry about it .


About three weeks .


I can never bring myself to talk about it .


I cannot help thinking about him .


She is careful about her child's nutrition .


What he said about england is true .


Forget about that right now .


How about going to the movies ?


You don't need to worry about such a thing .


How about going out for a walk ?


Children are curious about everything .


She's always complaining about the food .


How did the accident come about ?


I argued with him about the new plan .


Tell me all about your plan .


I like to talk about the good old days .


Mother is anxious about my future .


It's about two miles .


There was nobody about .


He knows nothing about the plan .


It's nothing to get upset about .


This is a dictionary I told you about yesterday .


He was cautious about overeating .


I have been anxious about your health .


Mother was anxious about the children .


The explosion came about by accident .


This accident was brought about by his carelessness .


She is much concerned about the result .


I'm very concerned about her illness .


I talked about music .


This is the person I spoke about the other day ,


He is always saying bad things about others .


How about for tomorrow ?


He is concerned about his father's illness .


She cares a lot about clothes .


She kept walking about the room .


She is concerned about her health .


They are always arguing about money .


He was doubtful about which way to take .


It's about one month .


I will ask him about it tomorrow .


I had a dream about him .


We are all anxious about your health .


There is no sense in your worrying about your health so much .


How about going to the movie ?


How about taking a walk with us ?


How about going to a movie ?


How about taking a walk before breakfast ?


She has too much chat about her .


You should go about your business .


The problem came about as time passed .


He went about the town looking for the dog .


It is vain to argue with them about the problem .


I'll bet you that you're wrong about that .


What about jack ?


Mother told father about me .


Isn't it about time you went to bed ?


We are anxious about our daughter's health .


She is about to leave .


How about another piece of cake ?


Don't worry about what you have done .


As a matter of fact , I know nothing about it .


Don't talk about business while we're dining .


She was fond of talking about herself .


It took me about an hour to read this book through .


What is she worried about ?


It's about time you stopped watching television .


Don't boast too much about that .


She felt insecure about her children's future .


The concert is about to start .


I was worried about his health .


She talked about her school life .


I've heard a lot about you .


Go about your business .


I've heard a lot about you .


I heard about the accident for the first time yesterday .


I've heard about you .


The accident was brought about by his carelessness .


I am thinking about that matter .


It took about five minutes to get to my uncle's house from the station .


He is enthusiastic about tennis .


I'll think about it and get back to you .


I read about him in the newspaper .


I'll let you know all about it later on .


I was worried about my mistakes at first .


I will be watching tv about this time tomorrow .


While you are about it , please make some coffee for me .


The children were playing about .


Don't tell father about this .


What are you concerned about ?


What do you think about the japanese economy ?


Don't worry about the results .


Please don't run about the room .


I've heard a lot about you .


Tell me all about your plan .


How about going on a picnic ?


She didn't say a word about it .


I was just about to leave the house when the telephone rang .


He is sincere about what he says .


He is about to leave for london .


He is about my age .


Ken was worried about the exam and everything .


Tell me about your daily life .


Please tell me what you know about it .


I feel strange about it .


Few people know about the plan .


She was anxious about his health .


I want to have a talk with him about the matter .


He kept on writing stories about animals .


She kept on writing stories about animals .


Are you still in doubt about what I have said ?


What do you think about the book ?


I read about it in the newspaper .


I'm about to leave .


The ship is about to set sail .


How did the accident come about ?


I will be taking the exam about this time tomorrow .


It's about time for the train to arrive .


How about having a drink after we finish our work today ?


What about the rash ?


We went on talking about the matter .


Put all the books about computers together .


We spoke about many subjects .


What are you about ?


Please think about the problem .


There's no mistake about it .


Did you talk about your hobby ?


He knows what he is about .


This is the first time I heard about it .


Look about you .


He is concerned about the result of the exam .


She went on talking about her new car at the party .


How did it come about ?


How did it all come about ?


Let's get together and talk about the matter .


He is not very strict about it .


What he said about england is true .


Ken may well be glad about the result of the test .


I agree with you about that .


I want to know about your country so much .


She comes home at about six as a rule .


His house is somewhere about here .


I'm sorry about my mistake .


How about a walk ?


I don't understand much about it .


What about watching the night game on tv ?


She demanded to know about it .


I argued with them about the matter .


I read about his death in the paper .


My mother is always complaining about me .


It's about the size of an egg .


We are very much concerned about the future of this country .


Go about your business !


I have a book about fishing .


He told me about it in private .


I am about to leave here .


The important thing is you will talk with your teacher about it .


How about playing tennis this afternoon ?


What is the letter about ?


How about playing tennis ?


Tom is going to do something about it .


There is no hurry about returning the book to me .


I agree with your opinion about taxes .


I've heard all about it .


How did you feel about the game ?


You are mistaken about that .


I'm really unhappy about this .


He looked about the house .


He didn't say a word about it .


They set about building a house .


She set about writing the essay .


How about another round ?


I am anxious about his health .


His house is somewhere about here .


The sun was about to set .


You have no business complaining about the matter .


How about playing golf this afternoon ?


The sun is about to rise .


I am very concerned about his health .


He is anxious about the result .


I'm thinking about your plan .


I want to learn about american daily life .


This is how it all came about .


A dog ran about in the garden .


Father is anxious about my health .


His proposal is not worth talking about .


She was about to start .


How about dining out tonight ?


I want to know about this mountain .


Let me see . It takes about two hours by bus .


Let's not talk about it any more .


Don't worry about others .


The bus was about to start .


Don't tell father about this .


This is the magazine I spoke to you about .


He's anxious about his examination result .


He was about to start .


I read about the singer in a magazine , too .


He is in great trouble about that .


I thought about the future .


I know a lot about this computer .


Jim is about as tall as bill .


I had a dream about you last night .


They are about the same age .


How did it come about ?


May I talk with you in private about the matter ?


He went about with a bag .


It came about in this way .


I often think about the place where I met you .


What is she so unhappy about ?


You should think about your future .


Think about it .


There is no telling about the weather .


He was puzzled about what to answer .


You cannot be too careful about your health .


He replied that he knew nothing about it .


My father cares much about food .


She is particular about her dress .


I don't understand a thing about that result .


I don't give a damn about it !


She broke down when she heard about the accident .


He was walking about in the town .


This is the book that I told you about .


I have been here for about three weeks .


I'd rather not say anything about politics .


We are worried about you .


She walked about in search of the dress .


She's worrying about her exams .


Oh , don't worry about that .


I am anxious about the results of the examination .


Please do something about it .


She wrote the book about people she visited .


What about next sunday ?


Until yesterday I had known nothing about it .


It is about time you married .


Ask him about it .


You should have nothing to complain about .


There should be something for us to talk about .


I'm not about to ask him .


This is a story about stars .


What have you done about fixing the car ?


He made me wait for about half an hour .


I'm crazy about him !


He is most happy about his success .


How about the last part of the story ?


How about me stopping by ?


They are talking about music .


She is concerned about her mother's health .


We looked about us .


Don't worry about such a trifle thing .


We were flying about six hours .


He traveled about the world .


Don't tell her about it .


How about having dinner together ?


Don't talk about it in front to him .


I read about the accident in the newspaper .


Something bad was about to happen .


She is about my age .


How about a smoke ?


It's about time we went back .


I'm thinking about you .


I know almost nothing about it .


How did the accident come about ?


John is very careless about his clothes .


Not until yesterday did I know about it .


Tell me everything about it .


The accident came about through my carelessness .