reach for

手を伸ばす

物を取ったり触れたりしようと、その方へ手や腕を伸ばすこと。

やさしい英語で： To move your hand or arm toward something because you want to take or touch it.

• He reached for his cup.
• She reached for the book on the top shelf.
• Why are you reaching for my phone?

使い方： reach for someone/something (She reached for my hand.)

類義語： stretch for

よく使う表現： reach for something, reach for someone, reach for help

目指す、追い求める

望むもの、特に難しく大きな目標を達成しようとすること。

やさしい英語で： To try to achieve something you want, especially a difficult or ambitious goal.

• She is reaching for success.
• The team reached for a higher standard of care.
• We encourage students to reach for their dreams.

使い方： reach for something (Young athletes should reach for their highest goals.)

類義語： aim for, strive for, aspire to

よく使う表現： reach for success, reach for excellence, reach for greatness