クルーズ船はなぜどんどん大きくなるのか
Why are cruise ships steadily getting bigger?
Why are cruise ships steadily getting bigger?
最近、クルーズ船はとても大きくなっています
Cruise ships have been getting bigger and bigger recently.
Cruise ships have been getting bigger and bigger recently.
たとえば、2024年1月に「アイコン・オブ・ザ・シーズ」という世界で一番大きいクルーズ船ができました
For example, in January of 2024, a ship named "Icon of the Seas" was finished as the largest cruise ship in the world.
For example, in January of 2024, a ship named "Icon of the Seas" was finished as the largest cruise ship in the world.
この船は長さが約365{メートル}もあります
The length of the ship is about 365 meters.
The length of the ship is about 365 meters.
たくさんの人がこの船の写真を見て、「どうしてこんなに大きな船が海に浮かぶの？」とびっくりしました
Many people took photos of the ship and were surprised at how a ship that big was able to float.
Many people took photos of the ship and were surprised at how a ship that big was able to float.
クルーズ船の会社は「大きい船のほうがいい」と考えています
The cruise ship company seems to prefer bigger and bigger ships.
The cruise ship company seems to prefer bigger and bigger ships.
だから、今年も新しい大きなクルーズ船がたくさん作られています
So, this year they are continuing to make more large cruise ships.
So, this year they are continuing to make more large cruise ships.
たとえば、「ノルウェージャン・アクア」という船は3600人が乗ることができます
For example, the "Norweigan Aqua" can carry 3,600 people.
For example, the "Norweigan Aqua" can carry 3,600 people.
「MSCワールド・アメリカ」は約333{メートル}で、6762人も乗れます
The "MSC World America" is about 333 meters long and can carry 6,762 people.
The "MSC World America" is about 333 meters long and can carry 6,762 people.
これからもっと大きな船も作られる予定です
The company is planning to continue making even bigger ships.
The company is planning to continue making even bigger ships.
大きなクルーズ船には、プールやウォータースライダー、たくさんのレストランがあります
Large cruise ships can carry pools, water slides, and even restaurants.
Large cruise ships can carry pools, water slides, and even restaurants.
まるで小さな町のようです
They are like their own little towns.
They are like their own little towns.
しかし、クルーズ船が大きくなると、環境に悪い影響もあります
However, as the cruise ships get bigger, their effect on the environment worsens.
However, as the cruise ships get bigger, their effect on the environment worsens.
たとえば、たくさんの燃料を使うので、空気や海が汚れることがあります
For example, they use large amounts of fuel, and pollute the air and ocean.
For example, they use large amounts of fuel, and pollute the air and ocean.
クルーズ船の人気はこれからも続きそうですが、環境のことも考えなければいけません
It seems cruise ships are only going to get bigger, but we must also consider their effect on the environment.
It seems cruise ships are only going to get bigger, but we must also consider their effect on the environment.
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