23 Flashcards
Take us through
To guide or escort one through something or some place. My parents are visiting for the weekend, so I want to take them through the city tomorrow. Tom here will take you through the office to give you a sense of the place. 2. To help one understand or complete some process.
Ad lib
without previous preparation:
“I spoke ad lib”
synonyms:
impromptu · [m
Capitulation
NOUN
the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand:
“a capitulation to wage demands” · [more]
synonyms:
surrender · submission · yielding · giving in · [more]
Diamond in the rough
a person who is kinder and more pleasant than they seem to be from their appearance and manner
Inextricably
in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate:
“for many top executives, golf and business are inextricably linked” · [more]
Brag
say something in a boastful manner:
“they were bragging about how easy it had been” · [more]
synonyms:
boast · crow · [more]
Pork around
look around a place, typically in search of something:
“he poked around in his fridge before pulling out a container of ham”
synonyms:
search · hunt · rummage (around) · forage · scrabble · grub · root around · scavenge ·
Ball
(of a man) to have sex with someone
testicle:
He noticed a lump in his left ball.
Groan
make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair:
“Marty groaned and pulled the blanket over his head”
synonyms:
moan · murmur · [more]
Derelict
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect:
“the cities were derelict and dying”
synonyms:
dilapidated
Pounce
VERB
(of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey: 獲物などに〕飛び掛かる、飛び付く 急襲する、突然襲う
“the wolf pounced on the rat” · [more]
NOUN
a sudden swoop or spring.
synonyms:
leap · spring · jump · swoop · dive · lunge · bound
Have Something on Someone
i.e. mob bosses have something on him.
Possess damaging information
First things first
used to assert that important matters should be dealt with before other things: 何よりもまず
“I suggest we get our priorities right—first things first”
Won’t cut it
Not cut it
To not be at a satisfactory or requisite level; to not successfully complete or accomplish a desired or expected result.
The underdog gave a brilliant performance in the ring, but he just could not cut it against the returning champion.
Penchant
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something:
“he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs”
synonyms:
flavor · savor · relish · tang · smack
Wanton
ADJECTIVE
(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked:
“sheer wanton vandalism”
synonyms:
deliberate · willful · [more]
Stand a chance of
to have a possibility of (succeeding or winning)
The team stands a chance of doing well this year.
I think she stands a good chance of winning the election.
Explicitly
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt:
“the essay should state explicitly how the facts support the thesis”
Brought to its knees
屈服させる
Rob Peter pay Paul
金が左から右へ流れるだけ
Elbow grease
Effort used in physical work
Out of whack
Not working
Shake up
Change
Tip-top
Excellent
Hinge on
If one thing hinges on another, the first thing depends on the second thing or is very influenced by it:
The prosecution’s case hinged on the evidence of a witness who died before the trial.
The outcome of the election hinges on how the candidates perform in the debate.
Scoot over
Move over 横にずれる
Cross section
断面図
Net-drawing
展開図
Tipsy-turvy
Upside down
Fauna
Animal
Red-blooded
vigorous or virile, especially in having strong heterosexual appetites (typically used of a man):
“he was attracted to her, as any red-blooded male would be”
synonyms:
manly · masculine · all-male · virile · macho · strong · strapping · rugged · robust · powerful · vigorous
Straighten out
Tidy to make organized
Gentry
People of good social position 平民
Dominion
Supremacy control
Follow one’s lead
Act in a similar manner 真似する 従う
Nincompoop
Idiot
Whatever it takes
Anything necessary to complete a task or goal
Chatty extrovert
お喋り厚かましいやつ
Provocative
causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately:
“a provocative article” · [more]
synonyms:
annoying · irritating · exasperating · infuriating
Lurch
make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger:
“the car lurched forward” · [more]
synonyms:
stagger · stumble · [more]
Rick along
proceed or progress:
“her book was ticking along nicely”
Xenophobia
dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries:
“the resurgence of racism and xenophobia”
synonyms:
prejudice · intolerance · bigotry · insularity · parochialism · isolationism · [more]
Come to life
become active, lively, or interesting:
“soon, with the return of the peasants and fishermen, the village comes to life again”
synonyms:
become active · become lively · come alive · [more]
Level out
Stop going up and down
Make a case
理由を述べる
Pulley
滑車
Blow through
金が引き飛ぶ
Menace
厄介者 脅威
Worst offender
最低に不愉快なもの
Dastardly
卑劣な
Benign
Gentle
Reciprocal
Mutual 相互
Prima facie
First impression
Undertaking
Project
a formal pledge or promise to do something:
“I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation”
synonyms:
pledge · agreement · [more]
a task that is taken on; an enterprise:
“a mammoth undertaking that involved digging into the side of a cliff face”
synonyms:
enterprise · venture
Civil servant
公務員
Go too far
無茶する
I have ants in my pants
Jittery 落ちつかいない
Fluctuate
Rise up and down
One jump ahead
A little bit more prepared skilled
Shady
Suspicious
Acrimonious
typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter:
“an acrimonious dispute about wages”
synonyms:
bitter · rancorous · caustic · acerbic · scathing · sarcastic · acid · harsh · sharp
Racketeer
Criminal, Racketeering is a set of illegal activities aimed at commercial profit that may be disguised as legitimate business deals. Racketeering
Edge out
Slowly become successfully
The company is gradually edging out the competition
Water down
Reduce
Pelvis
骨盤The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine
Clowning around
ふざける
Portraying
表現するdepict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature:
“the author wanted to portray a new type of hero”
synonyms:
paint · draw · paint/draw a picture of · picture · sketch · [more]
describe (someone or something) in a particular way:
“the book portrayed him as a self-serving careerist”
synonyms:
represent · depict · characterize · describe · present
Displace
Kick out from the place
Forge
Found , make
Embed
fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass:
“he had an operation to remove a nail embedded in his chest”
synonyms:
implant · plant · set
Tag along
Follow
Touch points
a point of contact or interaction, especially between a business and its customers or consumers:
“every touchpoint must reflect, reinforce, and reiterate your core brand strategy”. 接点
Strike down
kill or seriously incapacitate someone:
“he was struck down by a mystery virus”
NORTH AMERICAN
abolish a law or regulation:
“the law was struck down by the Supreme Court”
Premier
the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a movie:
“the world premiere of his new play”
synonyms:
first performance · [more]
Step up
come forward for a particular purpose:
“Phil stepped up to coach the team”
increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something:
“police decided to step up security plans for the game”
synonyms:
increase · intensify · strengthen · augment ·
Bunker
a large container or compartment for storing fuel:
“a coal bunker”
synonyms:
manger · stall ·
Pretext
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason:
“the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move”
synonyms:
excuse · false excuse · ostensible reason · alleged reason · plea · supposed grounds · [more]
Muddle through
cope in a more or less satisfactory way despite lack of expertise, planning, or equipment:
“we don’t have an ultimate ambition; we just muddle through”
synonyms:
cope · manage · get by/along · scrape by/along · make do · make the best of a bad job
My Take on
One’s reaction to, impression of, or opinion about something
Fray
VERB
(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing:
“cheap fabric soon frays” · [more]
synonyms:
unraveling
unravel
糸などを〉解く，ほどく，ほぐす，〈くしゃくしゃになったものを〉伸ばす；自解ける，ほつれる，ほぐれる
2他自〈謎などを［が］〉解明［解決］する［される］
unravel a riddle
なぞを解く
3他自〈計画・組織などを［が］〉だめにする［なる］，つぶす［つぶれる
synonyms:
untangle · [more]
(of twisted, knitted or woven threads) become undone:
“part of the crew neck had unraveled”
synonyms:
fall apart · [more]
(of an intricate process, system, or arrangement) disintegrate or be destroyed:
“his painstaking diplomacy of the last eight months could quickly unravel”
Hire and fire
Employ and release from employment, usually in rapid succession.
The department has started looking into the practices of businesses that hire and fire staff quickly enough that they never have to pay employment benefits.
Your complaints have been duly noted, but the board of directors will have the final authority to hire and fire.
Pamper
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil: 翻訳・日本語 - 欲望をほしいままにさせる、甘やかす、気まま勝手にふるまう
“famous people just love being pampered”
synonyms:
spoil · indulge · overindulge · cosset · mollycoddle · coddle · baby · pet · [more
Spawn
of a fish, frog, mollusk, crustacean, etc.) release or deposit eggs:
“the fish spawn among fine-leaved plants” · [more]
derogatory
(of a person) produce (offspring):
“why had she married a man who could spawn a boy like that?”
Feel at ease
You can feel at ease.
ご安心ください
Please rest assured that we are doing everything in our power to make your grandmother comfortable here.
Get across
of an idea) be communicated clearly:
“your meaning didn’t really get across”
synonyms:
communicate
横切る、渡る、横断する
（意味や考えなどを）理解させる、分からせる
Pose a threat
create the threat of danger or harm
Well underway
Proceeding fully, quickly, or completely; thoroughly begun and in progress.
Fragmentation
the process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts:
“the fragmentation of society into a collection of interest groups”
synonyms:
breaking · breakage · cracking · cleavage · rupture · [more]
Turbo mop
掃除に使うターボモップ
Saucy
rude and lacking respect:
a saucy child
Scoot
slide in a sitting position.
“she scooted over in the booth and made a space for him”
go or leave somewhere quickly.
“they scooted off on their bikes”
Kibosh
to spoil or destroy an idea or plan:
The rain certainly put the kibosh on our plans for a picnic.
Exhilaration
a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
“they felt the exhilaration of victory”
Jeez
a mild expression used to show surprise or annoyance.
“Jeez! It’s not fair!”
Set out
Begin,
Arrange
Window dressing
the skill of decorating shop windows and arranging goods in them so that they look attractive to people going past
