Take a look inside Hotel Yugoslavia—once the go-to place for royalty and celebrities—now derelict
Once 「once」に共通するイメージは「一点からの変化や移行」です。この言葉には、「かつて」「一度」「いったん~すると」の意味があり、いずれもある瞬間や特定の状態から別の状態へ移るニュアンスが含まれています。 共通イメージの詳細
認知的イメージ 「once」という言葉が暗示するのは、ある状態からの転換点であり、その一瞬を経て「次の状態」へと移行する感覚です。これにより、過去から現在、もしくは現状から未来への進展が示され、どちらの場合も「一度限りの機会」を強調する役割を果たします。 Derelict Word Analysis: “Derelict”
Step 1: Full Translation 「ホテル・ユーゴスラビアの内部を見てみましょう。かつては王族やセレブが訪れる憧れの場所でしたが、今では荒廃しています。」 Step 2: Syntax Analysis
Step 3: Summary and Interpretation この文は、かつての栄光と現在の荒廃という対比を強調し、ホテル・ユーゴスラビアの変遷を簡潔に表現しています。命令形の「Take a look」が読者に対する呼びかけとなり、「once」と「now」の対照が過去の繁栄と現在の荒廃を印象づけています。この文の構造により、ホテルがかつて王族やセレブに愛されたが、今では見捨てられた場所となっている情景が強調されています。 |
royalty [ ROI-uhl-tee ]
derelict [ DER-uh-likt ]
10:33
celebrities [ suh-LEB-ri-tees ]
10:34
derelict – not cared for and are in bad condition
10:44
dignitary [ DIG-ni-ter-ee ]
10:44
dɪg nɪˌtɛr I
10:47
disrepair [ dis-ri-PAIR ]
10:49
luster [ LUHS-ter ]
10:54
Personalized FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
derelict – not cared for and are in bad condition
once – something that was true or existed at a particular point in the past but is no longer the case
GRAMMAR
You said: I think there are many five-star around here.
Better: I think there are many five-star hotels around here.
You said: I can’t find anybody in it.
Better: I don’t have anyone to go there with.
You said: I dislike dress up. I like T-shirt.
Better: I dislike dressing up and prefer to wear a T-shirt instead.
PRONUNCIATION
royalty [ ROI-uhl-tee ]
derelict [ DER-uh-likt ]
celebrities [ suh-LEB-ri-tees ]
dignitary [ DIG-ni-ter-ee ]
disrepair [ dis-ri-PAIR ]
あなたは豪華なホテルをしっていますか? Do you know any luxurious hotels? あなたの住んでいるところの周りに豪華なホテルはありますか? Are there any luxurious hotels around where you live? ChatGPT: ChatGPT メモリを更新しました 英語の「Do you know any luxurious hotels?」と「Do you know luxurious hotels?」の違いについて、日本人的発想から考えると、「any」が持つニュアンスが関わってきます。 違いの詳細
日本語話者としては、「any」を使うことで質問が特定のホテルに依存せず、やや広範な意味になるため、具体的な情報に限らず、柔軟な回答を期待できる表現として自然に感じるかもしれません。 4o あなた: 両方正しい表現なのですか? ChatGPT: ChatGPT はい、どちらも正しい表現です。ただし、微妙なニュアンスの違いがあるため、状況に応じて使い分けると良いです。
4o あなた: 一般の人に訊くときは any,オタク,評論家に聞くときはany無しと理解してよいですか? ChatGPT: ChatGPT はい、その理解で適切です。
この区別を使うことで、相手に合った柔らかさや敬意を伝えやすくなります。 4o あなた: anyを使ったら,知っている情報(名前)を押しててくれて,anyを使わない場合は,語りだすのですか? ChatGPT: ChatGPT その解釈はとても自然です。
そこに価値を見いだせないです. “I can’t find any value in it.” 良いホテルのサービスは良いと理解していますが, 同じ金額だすのであれば,美味しいものを食べたいです. “I understand that good hotel service is great, but if I’m spending the same amount, I’d rather enjoy some good food.” 5スターホテルの食事は美味しいですが,リラックスしてたべれないので,あまり美味しく感じません The food at five-star hotels is delicious, but since I can’t relax while eating, it doesn’t taste as good to me. |
Posted November 15, 2024
Unlocking Word Meanings
Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
- dignitary / ˈdɪg nɪˌtɛr I / (n.) – a person who has an important position in a government or organization
Example:
The mayor invited several dignitaries, including national and local leaders, to the city’s special event.
- disrepair / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər / (n.) – the state of being broken or not in good condition
Example:
The once beautiful castle fell into disrepair after being abandoned for many years.
かつて美しかった城は、長年放置された後、荒廃してしまった。 |
- luster / ˈlʌs tər / (n.) – the good and attractive quality of something that makes it special or admired
Example:
The once popular band lost its luster after several years, and people stopped talking about them.
- relic / ˈrɛl ɪk / (n.) – something, such as an object, tradition, or system, from the past, especially from a particular time or place
Example:
The old train station is a relic of the early 20th century, showing us what travel looked like before airplanes became popular.
- tremendously / trɪˈmɛn dəs li / (adv.) – in a way that is very great or extreme in amount or level
Example:
The new restaurant in town has been tremendously popular, with long lines of customers all day long.
Article
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Hotel Yugoslavia was once the top place to stay for celebrities and dignitaries visiting Belgrade. Now, it’s fallen into disrepair, but a plan to replace it with a modern hotel is causing controversy.
The hotel in the Serbian capital was a favorite gathering place for local officials and world leaders, but has fallen into disrepair since the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.
Built in the 1960s, the modernist structure has lost its former luster. Its facade is marred by crumbling concrete and graffiti. Inside, debris covers once-pristine floors. Faded velvet sofas, torn mattresses, and broken windows are all that remain of the luxury that once characterized the establishment in its prime.
As Belgrade experiences rapid growth, marked by new high-rise developments, the hotel’s fate has sparked controversy. Some view it as a relic worth preserving. Others see opportunities for redevelopment.
Opened in 1969, Hotel Yugoslavia was a five-star destination. It featured one of the world’s largest chandeliers, made of 40,000 Swarovski crystals and 5,000 bulbs. The hotel hosted international celebrities, including Queen Elizabeth II, US Presidents Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, and astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Private investors have now announced plans for its demolition and redevelopment. The new project will feature two 150-meter (500-foot) towers. These will include a luxury hotel, offices, and private apartments, according to the investors.
Zivorad Vasic, a spokesman for the investors, explained the need for complete demolition. “There are a couple of reasons for it, and that’s very important,” he says. “One is during the bombing in 1999, quite a lot of parts of the hotel were destroyed. Second, the hospitality industry completely and tremendously changed.”
Architect and tour guide Matija Zlatanovic says plans for the new hotel are “controversial.”
Residents living near the planned construction site aren’t happy either and some are joining weekly protests.
“Hotel Yugoslavia represents a huge part of our history,” says protester Svetlana Gojun. “Half the world came to this hotel, from actors, musicians, politicians, writers. Everyone is tied to this hotel. The whole world knows about that hotel. And now we will allow something like that to disappear?”
This article was provided by The Associated Press.
Viewpoint Discussion
Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion A
- The historic Hotel Yugoslavia has now fallen into disrepair, but not all agree with its redevelopment. Do you think it’s important to preserve historic buildings, even in poor condition? Why? If you lived in Belgrade, would you support the renovation? Why or why not? Discuss.
- Do you think buildings that were popular in the past, like Hotel Yugoslavia, still have the same value today? Why or why not? What should be done to historic buildings (ex. restore them, preserve them)? Discuss.
Discussion B
- What are your thoughts on replacing old buildings with modern ones? Is it always positive? Why or why not? How do large development projects impact nearby communities? Discuss.
- What relics from your country should be preserved? Why? Will these relics remain valuable in the future? Why or why not? Discuss.
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