But in the world of Bloodborne, babies that are treated as "special"
in one way or another are offered as lures to the Great Ones.
The Great Ones have all lost their children because of their positions,
and as a result, they're attracted to these special babies.
The babies are one way of calling them.
This story setup was something I came up with pretty readily in my mind.
When it comes to living creatures, the stronger or more advanced you are,
the fewer offspring you produce in your life.
Even with human beings, the birth rates in more advanced countries are lower, right?
Looking back, I wonder if facts like that were at the root of the idea.
日本語
ブラッドボーンの世界では、なんらかの方法で「特別」に扱われる赤子たちは
上位者を引き寄せる釣り餌となります。
上位者はみな、その境遇のために彼らの子どもを失くしていて、
結果としてそれらの特別な赤子に惹かれてしまうのです。
赤子は上位者を呼ぶ方法の一つです。
この物語の設定は大分前から温めていたものでした。
生物は強くなればなるほど、進歩すればするほど子孫を残すことがなくなります。
人間でさえも、先進国であればあるほど出生率は下がりますよね?
話を元に戻すと、そのような事実がアイディアの根底にあるのではないかと思います。
Vocabulary
1. Treat as
- 英英辞典の定義: To consider or regard someone or something in a particular way.
- 日本語の意味: ~として扱う、~と見なす
- 同義語: regard as, consider as
- 例文:
- He treated her as a friend, even though they had just met.
- The teacher treated all the students as equals.
2. In one way or another
- 英英辞典の定義: By some method or in some manner, though exactly how is not known or specified.
- 日本語の意味: 何らかの形で
- 同義語: somehow, in some manner
- 例文:
- We'll solve this problem in one way or another.
- In one way or another, the project will be completed by the deadline.
3. As a result
- 英英辞典の定義: Because of something; as a consequence.
- 日本語の意味: その結果として
- 同義語: consequently, therefore
- 例文:
- She missed the bus, and as a result, she was late for work.
- The weather was bad, and as a result, the event was canceled.
4. Attracted to
- 英英辞典の定義: To feel a pull or liking toward someone or something.
- 日本語の意味: ~に惹かれる
- 同義語: drawn to, interested in
- 例文:
- She was attracted to the new art exhibit at the gallery.
- He felt instantly attracted to her personality.
5. Setup
- 英英辞典の定義: The way in which something is arranged or organized.
- 日本語の意味: 設定、準備、配置
- 同義語: arrangement, configuration
- 例文:
- The setup of the event took several hours.
- I need to check the setup of the new computer system.
6. Come up with
- 英英辞典の定義: To think of or suggest an idea or plan.
- 日本語の意味: ~を思いつく
- 同義語: devise, think of
- 例文:
- She came up with a great idea for the project.
- He quickly came up with a solution to the problem.
7. Readily
- 英英辞典の定義: Easily and quickly; without hesitation.
- 日本語の意味: 容易に、すぐに
- 同義語: easily, willingly
- 例文:
- He readily agreed to help with the task.
- The information was readily available online.
8. When it comes to
- 英英辞典の定義: Regarding or concerning something specific.
- 日本語の意味: ~に関して言えば
- 同義語: regarding, in terms of
- 例文:
- When it comes to cooking, she is an expert.
- When it comes to sports, he's not very interested.
9. The ~, the ~
- 英英辞典の定義: A structure used to indicate that two things increase or decrease proportionally.
- 日本語の意味: ~すればするほど~、~であればあるほど~
- 同義語: the more, the better
- 例文:
- The more you practice, the better you get.
- The hotter it gets, the more we stay indoors.
10. Birth rates
- 英英辞典の定義: The number of live births per thousand people in a population in a given year.
- 日本語の意味: 出生率
- 同義語: fertility rate, natality rate
- 例文:
- Birth rates have been declining in many countries.
- The government is concerned about the low birth rates.
11. Advanced
- 英英辞典の定義: Far on in progress or development; having achieved a high level of complexity or knowledge.
- 日本語の意味: 進んだ、先進的な
- 同義語: developed, sophisticated
- 例文:
- This course is for students at an advanced level.
- The country has advanced technology in medicine.
12. Looking back
- 英英辞典の定義: Reflecting on or considering past events.
- 日本語の意味: 振り返ると
- 同義語: reflecting, in retrospect
- 例文:
- Looking back, I realize how much I’ve grown.
- Looking back, we made the right decision.
13. I wonder if
- 英英辞典の定義: Used to express a desire to know or a polite request.
- 日本語の意味: ~かどうかと思う
- 同義語: I’m curious if, I’d like to know if
- 例文:
- I wonder if it’s going to rain today.
- I wonder if you could help me with this project.
14. Be at the root of
- 英英辞典の定義: To be the main cause or origin of something.
- 日本語の意味: ~の根源にある、~の原因である
- 同義語: be the cause of, underlie
- 例文:
- Miscommunication was at the root of the problem.
- Financial difficulties were at the root of their decision to close the business.