He was arrested for DUI.

 "He was arrested for DUI" means he was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. This refers to the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

Here's a breakdown and how to use this phrase:

Meaning:

• DUI: This acronym stands for Driving Under the Influence. It's the most common term used in the United States. Other countries may use different acronyms, but the concept is the same. Some other common terms are:

  • DWI: Driving While Impaired or Driving While Intoxicated (often used interchangeably with DUI, but sometimes has slightly different legal definitions depending on the state/country)
  • OUI: Operating Under the Influence (sometimes used, particularly in some US states)

• Arrested: This means he was taken into custody by law enforcement. It doesn't necessarily mean he's been convicted of a crime. He will likely have to go through a legal process.

How to Use It:

This phrase is generally used in news reports, police reports, or casual conversation to describe someone's arrest for this specific offense. It's a serious matter, so the tone is usually factual and not lighthearted.

Examples in Context:

• News Report: "A local man was arrested for DUI late Saturday night after being pulled over for erratic driving."
• Police Report: "The suspect, John Doe, was arrested for DUI after failing a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test."
• Casual Conversation: "Did you hear about Mark? He was arrested for DUI last weekend."
• Formal Statement: "The company has a zero-tolerance policy regarding employees arrested for DUI."

More Variations and Related Phrases:

• "He was arrested on suspicion of DUI." (This is used when the arrest has occurred, but the investigation is still ongoing.)
• "He faces DUI charges." (This is used after formal charges have been filed.)
• "He was convicted of DUI." (This is used after he has been found guilty in court.)
• "He was charged with DUI." (Similar to "faces DUI charges")
• "He had a DUI arrest." (A more general way to refer to the incident)
• "He's a repeat DUI offender." (This indicates he has been arrested for DUI multiple times.)
• "DUI-related accident" (An accident caused by someone driving under the influence)

Important Note: Driving under the influence is a serious crime with severe consequences. It's crucial to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving and avoid doing it.

extra

 「extra」は、英語で「追加の」「余分の」「特別の」といった意味を持つ単語です。文脈によって様々な使い方ができます。

基本的な使い方

• 形容詞:

  • extra time (余分な時間)
  • extra money (追加のお金)
  • extra effort (特別な努力)
  • an extra day off (余分な休日)

• 名詞:

  • I have some extra clothes. (私は余分な服を持っています。)
  • Would you like an extra helping? (もう一杯いかがですか？)

• 副詞:

  • He worked extra hard. (彼はextra hard働いた。)

様々な表現

• extra mile:

  • go the extra mile (さらに努力する、期待以上に応える)
    • The staff went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. (スタッフは私たちの滞在を楽しくするために、期待以上のサービスをしてくれた。)

• extra curricular activities:

  • extracurricular activities (課外活動)
    • I'm involved in several extracurricular activities at school. (私は学校でいくつかの課外活動に参加しています。)

• extra features:

  • extra features (追加機能)
    • This car has several extra features, such as a sunroof and heated seats. (この車には、サンルーフやヒーター付きシートなどの追加機能がいくつか付いています。)

例文

• I need an extra pair of socks. (靴下がもう一足必要です。)
• She's always willing to put in extra work. (彼女はいつも喜んで追加の仕事をする。)
• The hotel offers a range of extra services, such as room service and laundry. (ホテルでは、ルームサービスやランドリーなどの様々な追加サービスを提供しています。)

ポイント

• 「extra」は、ポジティブな意味で使われることが多いです。
• 「additional」も「追加の」という意味で使われますが、「extra」よりもフォーマルな印象です。

その他

• ゲームやスポーツなどでは、「extra life (追加のライフ)」や「extra time (延長時間)」のように使われることもあります。

これらの情報を参考に、「extra」を色々な場面で使ってみてください。