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整理 文法形式の整理(動詞に着目) 教科書 p.92〜110
Part IV of the book — verb formation patterns (踏まえる・かまける・控える…)
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〜を控えて・〜に控えて

教科書 p.92〜110
接続:名 + を控(ひか)えて/に控えて
It's coming…(so)…/behind is…. ① Big upcoming event ② There is… right behind (location).
注意 / Note:Meaning ① 試験を控えて(about to take exam); meaning ② 山を背に控えた町(town with its back against the mountain).
比較 / Compare:〜を控えて(upcoming event)/〜に控えて(has… in the back, position).
よく出る形 / Common form:名+を/に控えて。Frequent: 試験を控えて・開幕を目前に控えて.
入学試験を控えて、彼は毎日必死に勉強している。
When the school entrance exam was coming up, he studied like crazy every day.
その旅館は背後に山を控えた静かな場所にある。
That inn is located in a quiet place, leaning against the mountain behind.
開幕を目前に控えて、選手たちの表情が引き締まった。
As opening day approaches, the players' faces tense up.

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