Reckoning with the Fact: Growing Up and Facing Challenges in College

2018/06/06 01:05

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Growing up in challenging circumstances, I always managed to get what I wanted, thanks to my skills in persuading adults. However, as a sophomore in college, I am now realizing that my peers, who hold more influence, are not easily persuaded by my persistent efforts to achieve my goals.
The phrase 'reckon with the fact' refers to the process of coming face-to-face with a difficult reality and accepting it. In the context of the question, the individual grew up in difficult circumstances but always managed to get what they wanted. However, in college, they are realizing that their peers are not easily persuaded, forcing them to confront this reality.
Being a hard worker with persistence and determination, the individual had always achieved their goals, even in challenging circumstances. But in college, they are facing the reality that their peers, who have more influence, are not easily convinced by their efforts.

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2018/06/06 03:07 回答No.1

reckon with the factとはどのような意味でしょうか？ reckon with は、下記のように「～を考慮（計算）に入れる」という意味です。　https://eow.alc.co.jp/search?q=reckon+with 　ですから「（これまでは相手が大人で、自分の目標に向かって絶えず努力するだけでよかったが、大学の二年生ともなると、同世代の影響の方が大きいという）事実を考慮に入れる（＝事実と向き合う）（必要に迫られることになってしまった）　と言った意味でしょう。