be around

存在する、生きている、その場にいる

存在する、生きている、またはどこかにいること。

やさしい英語で： To exist, remain alive, or be present somewhere.

• I’ll be around tomorrow.
• That shop has been around for years.
• Will these animals still be around in fifty years?

使い方： be around for + time (I’ll be around for another week.)

類義語： exist, be present

よく使う表現： be around tomorrow, still be around

そばにいる、一緒に過ごす

誰かの近くにいたり、一緒に時間を過ごしたりすること。

やさしい英語で： To spend time near someone or in their company.

• She likes to be around children.
• He was around friends all weekend.
• Are you comfortable being around dogs?

使い方： be around someone (I like to be around my cousins.)

類義語： spend time with, be near

よく使う表現： be around someone, be around friends