Britain's newborn princess has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. The choice is seen as a tribute to her grandparents and the queen. Representatives at Kensington Palace announced the name chosen by the parents — Prince William and his wife, Kate.
The couple had kept the world guessing about the name until both sides of the family got the chance to see the baby. Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles, in tribute to Prince William's father, Prince Charles. The middle names honor Queen Elizabeth and the late Princess Diana.
People in London reacted with delight to the announcement. However, there was some emotion at the choice, in particular of Diana.
(Citizen)
"Diana is interesting. That's a bit of pressure put on her."
"It's nice. I thought it might be Charlotte. I wanted either Charlotte or Sophia, so I like Charlotte. It's nice. It's nice to have Diana in there."
Princess Charlotte is fourth in line to the throne after Charles, William and her older brother, Prince George.
◆tribute 敬意の印
◆in tribute to ～に敬意を表して
◆honor 敬意を表する
◆throne 王位
16481.distracting(気を散らすような）
Manufacturers shold make an effort to avoid small sounds that don't match the product or are distracting.
16482.strike a balance between(～をうまく両立させる）
They need to strike a balance between things like apperrance and functionality.
16483.work against(～に支障となる、～に不利に作用する）
Contemporary trends in design often work against developing quiet product.
16484.have a funny feeling(変な感じがする）
I always have a funny feeling the coach and players.
16485.turn on ignition(点火装置を作動する）
I turn on ignition in my new hybrid car.
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Manufacturers shold make an effort to avoid small sounds that don't match the product or are distracting.
16482.strike a balance between(～をうまく両立させる）
They need to strike a balance between things like apperrance and functionality.
16483.work against(～に支障となる、～に不利に作用する）
Contemporary trends in design often work against developing quiet product.
16484.have a funny feeling(変な感じがする）
I always have a funny feeling the coach and players.
16485.turn on ignition(点火装置を作動する）
I turn on ignition in my new hybrid car.
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