Finding Career Passion (1)

■Words and Phrases

  • hold on one's hat
    • びっくりしないでください
  • accolade
    • 名誉
  • a red-letter day
    • 記念すべき日
  • icing in the cake
    • (あれば楽しい)おまけ
  • pat on the back
    • 褒賞
  • tops
    • 最高の
  • outshine
    • 勝る
  • gratifying
    • 喜ばしい、嬉しい
  • excel
    • 秀でる、勝る
  • just another
    • 平凡な
  • staunch
    • 揺るぎない、堅い

■Daily Exercise

  1. Paul thinks his team members will be [surprised] by his news.
  2. What does it mean to give your pat on the back? [To congratulate yourself.]
  3. Seiji says the company's CEO believes [firmly] in the role of passion in business.