on course

見込みで、向かっている

今の状態が続けば、ある結果や出来事に至りそうな様子。

やさしい英語で： Likely to reach a particular result or experience something if the present situation continues.

• They are on course to win.
• Sales put us on course for a record year.
• Without changes, the business is on course to fail.

使い方： on course to do something (The team is on course to win the title.); on course for something (The company is on course for a large loss.)

類義語： heading for, set to

よく使う表現： on course for victory, on course to win, on course for defeat

順調に、予定どおりに

計画どおりにうまく進んでいる様子。

やさしい英語で： Developing successfully in the way that was planned.

• The project is on course.
• Her recovery stayed on course despite a small delay.
• We need extra staff to keep the work on course.

使い方： keep something on course (Regular meetings helped keep the project on course.)

類義語： on track, going to plan

反対語： off course

よく使う表現： remain on course, keep something on course, on course for completion

予定の航路で、正しい進路で

予定されていた道筋に沿って進んでいる様子。

やさしい英語で： Traveling along the route that was planned.

• The boat is on course.
• The pilot brought the plane back on course.
• Check the compass to make sure we're still on course.

使い方： on course for a place (The ship remained on course for the island.)

類義語： on track

反対語： off course

よく使う表現： stay on course, keep on course, back on course