今日の単語 heed

heed

今日の単語は heed です。辞書の意味から確認してみましょう。

to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning

to listen to and follow advice

If you heed someone’s advice or warning, you pay attention to it and do what they suggest.

心に留める、聞き入れる

言うこと聞かないなあ、と言うときに使えそうです。では例文を確認。

The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.

そのエアラインは定期的安全管理不足についての対応不足を再三批判されていた

But few at the conference in London last week heeded his warning.

先週、ロンドンでのコンファレンスで彼の忠告に耳を傾けた者はわずかしかいなかった。

Danville Residents Urged To Heed Illegal Fireworks Warning – County officials reminded communities about the dangers of illegal fireworks especially during the prolonged drought. DANVILLE, CA — Ahead of the 4th of July holiday, Contra Costa County officials in a joint news release warned the community about the extreme dangers of fireworks especially during the high fire risk throughout the area. “All fireworks, regardless of type or labeling, are illegal everywhere in Contra Costa County,” the release stated. (from Patch)

花火禁止。とくに乾燥が続く季節には山火事を引き起こす可能性も大きいです。

Congress Unlikely to Heed Biden’s Call for Three-Month Suspension of Gas Tax
President says tax holiday would provide Americans some immediate relief, but many lawmakers are wary of idea　(from the Wall Street Journal)

バイデン大統領の3カ月ガソリン減税案に議員たちは耳を傾けなさそうです。

今日の単語は

heed 心に留める、聞き入れる

でした

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