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英語らしい簡潔な文を話したり書いたりしましょう。"10 Rules of Plain English" を、英日両語であげておきます。 |
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Prefer the short word to the long. |
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Prefer the familiar word to the fancy. |
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Prefer the specific word to the abstract. |
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Use no more words than necessary to make your meaning clear. |
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Use the active voice whenever possible. |
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Use verbs. Put verbs in action. |
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When possible, express even a negative in positive form. |
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Put one piece of information in one sentence. |
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Put outline first and then details or specifics. |
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State cause and effect |
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