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▼翻訳家Y氏：
理想の翻訳家像や、翻訳者になった理由は？
私の妻がネイティブであり、2人で協力すればいかなる分野でも作業することができ、そうした2人体制が各取引先様から信頼を得ると思われたので。
また、在宅で仕事ができる為。

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今週のグラマーワード【dump】

I have another word for you this week which has a few different meanings. It can be used as a verb or a noun.

The main meaning of the verb, to “dump” is to discard something in a fast and careless way. For example:
My son dumped his toys on his bedroom floor. I told him to pick them up and put them away properly.
A big truck just dumped a load of dirt in the middle of the street. We’d better call someone to get it cleaned up.
I hate people who litter! A lot of people in this city just dump their garbage anywhere they like.

Another meaning of this verb is to break up with someone that you’re dating. For example:
Peter is really upset right now because his girlfriend just dumped him.
I’ve dumped a lot of people, but nobody has ever dumped me.
I think my girlfriend is going to dump me. I’m really worried about it!

This way of using “dump” is quite casual and should only be used with friends.
Next week I will explain the meaning of “dump” as a noun.