31 Flashcards
Protege
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person弟子
employ (someone) as an apprentice: プロテジェ
Let’s bring in
〜をお迎えしましょう！
Ilk
Sort, kind
Sociopolitical
combining social and political factors:
“sociopolitical pressures”
Effervescent
(of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy:
“an effervescent mixture of cheap wine, fruit flavors, sugar, and carbon dioxide
Give it a shot
Give it a shot’ is used to mean that a person should give something a try
Uplift
raise the level of; improve:
“the refreshing smell of essential oils like lavender and peppermint can instantly uplift your mood”
Bacon
MONEY
specifically : money gained through employment or legislation —usually used in the phrase bring home the bacon
Apparatus
the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose:
“laboratory apparatus”
SIMILAR:
equipment
gear
rig
a complex structure within an organization or system:
“the apparatus of government”
SIMILAR:
structure
Psych out
to become very excited; to lose mental control. I was so angry, I almost psyched out. The kids were psyching out over the rock
Invaluable
extremely useful; indispensable:
I’m composed
calm and in control of your emotions:
Break in (shoes etc.)
an initial period of operation during which working parts begin to function efficiently
Pitch in
- To help out; to contribute or assist.
Pitch in money
Prophecy
a prediction:
Give one a hand
To help one (with something).
I hope that someone will give me a hand—there’s no way I’ll make it to the fifth floor with all these bags on my own!
No, Billy can’t babysit, he’s giving me a hand with my car today.
2. To applaud one. Wasn’t that a great performance? Let’s give them a hand, ladies and gentlemen!
In lieu of
Instead of
‘Woe is me’ frame of mind
Woe is me - over-dramatic, often comical way to express sadness or disappointment at an unfair situation
Frame of mind - a particular mood that influences one’s attitude or behavior:
(Let it ) Run its course
To progress along something’s natural course and conclude at its normal pace.自然に任せる
Branch out
to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
Outrunning
Escape from
Malting (barley)
Grain, usually barley, that has been allowed to sprout, used chiefly in brewing and distilling.
2. An alcoholic beverage, such as beer or ale, brewed from malt.
Bankrolling
support (a person, organization, or project) financially
Pumped (100k dollars)
注ぎ込む
That’s what I’m taking about!
slang That’s excellent; that’s great news. A jubilant response to good news or a positive outcome.
I got an A on the exam? Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about!
Credit claim
claim for the repayment of money
Run the election race and won the race
選挙活動し勝って
(It has) come and gone
to exist or happen somewhere for a short time and then go away: The feeling of nausea comes and goes.
Scramble
order (a fighter aircraft or its pilot) to take off immediately in an emergency or for action:
“the Hurricanes were scrambled again, this time meeting Italian fighters”
きびきびと)はい登る、(…を)奪い合う、われがちに取り合う
dogma
Conviction : a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law:
“she had a previous conviction for a similar offense”
a firmly held belief or opinion:
“she takes pride in stating her political convictions” · ”his conviction that the death was no accident”
SIMILAR:
belief
opinion
view
It all started
きっかけ
The story, incident, habit etc. began
One-up someone
マウントを取る
get an advantage over
to get an advantage over someone by doing something better, more extreme, etc. than them, or by saying that you did or will do something like this: They were trying to one-up each other over who had had the worst year.7 days ago
Chop down
Cut (tree)
Given
something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.
CONSIDERING
Given what she knew about others’ lives, how could she complain about her own?
—Marilyn French
And thus
こうして-
No-brainers
Very easy
Keynote
the fundamental or central fact, idea, or mood
Alleyway
a narrow passageway
Add-on purchase
ついで買い
Living up to
To do as was promised in an agreement or bargain
Dog which is Lab mix
Labrador mixed hybrid dog
Priceless
1
a
: having a value beyond any price : INVALUABLE
b
: costly because of rarity or quality : PRECIOUS
Apples and oranges
comparing two things that are not similar in any way
Winter apocalypse
Major winter storm
Take the credit
To accept recognition, praise, or approval for something, whether or not it is deserved.
I really can’t take credit—Harry and Lisa are the one’s who really made this a success! のことで称賛される, …を手柄とされる
Tinkering on
make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it
Downshift
to move or shift to a lower level (as of speed, activity, or intensity)
Beat your own drum
To promote, brag about, or draw attention to one’s own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc.
This is a cutthroat industry. If you aren’t prepared to beat your own drum a bit, you’ll never get noticed.
There’s no point in
Some particular action will serve no purpose or will not yield any worthwhile results.
There’s no point getting upset about it—let’s just try to find a solution!
Project the image
estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data:
“spending was projected at $72 million”
SIMILAR:
forecast
predict
estimate
Margin
the edge or border of something:
“the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean” · ”they were forced to live on the margins of society”
SIMILAR:
edge
side
bank
verge
Market cap
時価総額
capitalization—refers to the total value of all a company’s shares of stock. Knowing a company’s market cap can help you compare the relative size of one company versus another.
On track to
Progressing or developing as planned, scheduled, or expected.
Everyone in our entire department is on track to meet their sales quotas for the year.
Alphabet
Alphabet is an American multinational holding company that’s been around since 2015.
The company was formed by Google co-founders Larry Page
Gut punch
痛手
Topped
The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak
Bellwether
the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
an indicator or predictor of something:
“college campuses are often the bellwether of change” · ”the market’s bellwether stock”
Took a beating
suffer damage or hurt:損失
“her pride had taken a beating at his hands”
Tick down
time decreasing
Downward
Fare
perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period of time:
“his business has fared badly in recent years”
SIMILAR:
get on
proceed
get along
the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.
Zig, Zag
make a sharp change of direction:
Gain steam, Gain ground
become more popular or widespread. Example: Many people were skeptical about self-driving cars, but the idea is gaining steam.
Hang on every words
To listen very carefully or closely
Rift
a crack, split, or break in something:
“the wind had torn open a rift in the clouds”
SIMILAR:
crack
fault
flaw
split
All the confidence in the world
世界的権威
Work cur out for
If you have your work cut out for you, you have a difficult task to do or a challenging situation to face.
Let go
To stop holding
諦める
Run me through
To review for me
Spill over
(of a bad situation or strong emotion) reach a point at which it can no longer be controlled or contained:
“years of frustration spilled over into violence”
Idiosyncrasy
relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual: 特質、特異性、性癖
“she emerged as one of the great, idiosyncratic talents of the nineties”
SIMILAR:
distinctive
individual
characteristic
distinct
distinguishing
peculiar
individualistic
a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing:
“the idiosyncrasies of the prison system”
SIMILAR:
peculiarity 特異性や性癖
Decisively
Clearly , Positively
Squad
a small group of people having a particular task:
“an assassination squad”
SIMILAR:
group
gang
band
spackle
穴塞ぎペースト
Up against
Confronting or contending with someone or something, especially that which poses a serious challenge or problem.直面して
Each year, more and more families are up against debt going into the holiday season.
Pathetic
pitifully inferior or inadequate
痛ましい、情けない
pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness:
“she looked so pathetic that I bent down to comfort her” · ”it was a pathetic sight”
SIMILAR:
pitiful
pitiable
piteous
miserably inadequate; of very low standard:
“he’s a pathetic excuse for a man” · ”his ball control was pathetic”
SIMILAR:
feeble
woeful
sorry
poor
Theatrical
of, for, or relating to acting, actors, or the theater:
“theatrical productions”
SIMILAR:
stage
dramatic
thespian
Procession
forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival:
“a funeral procession”
SIMILAR:
parade
march
cavalcade
Mean the world to us
- To be something for which one is deeply grateful or appreciative.
Thank you so much for taking care of my kids when I was in the hospital. It really means the world to me!
Outpouring
(OUTPOURINGS)
an outburst of strong emotion:
“spontaneous outpourings of affection and support” · ”the unprecedented outpouring of tearful grief
Heartening
increasing cheerfulness or confidence; encouraging:
“this is the most heartening news of all”
Bells and whistles
items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : FRILLS
Body armour
弾丸防護服
Underlying drivers
Basic, Fundamental
a factor which causes a particular phenomenon to happen or develop:
“the hope of achieving such monopolies becomes the main driver of investment”
Hone (home) in on
to find and go directly toward (someone or something) The missile was honing in on its target
Bargain away
to lose or give up (something) as part of an agreement The employees are concerned that the union will bargain away wage increases for less desirable benefits.
Groundbreaking
breaking new ground; innovative; pioneering:
“groundbreaking research into fertility problems
Driver
a factor which causes a particular phenomenon to happen or develop:
“the hope of achieving such monopolies becomes the main driver of investment”
Generic technology
Common , general technology
Superstar
a high-profile and extremely successful performer or athlete:
“he became a superstar overnight” · ”despite their superstar status the band refuse to change their lifestyle”
SIMILAR:
celebrity
famous
Take down
To dismantle or disassemble a large object or structure.
After the concert, we’ll need everyone on hand to help take down the set.
to defeat or kill someone, or to stop someone from causing harm:
The Indiana Pacers took down Cleveland, 80–74.
Palatable
Pleasant to taste
Flight of wine
selection of wines
Backwater
part of a river not reached by the current, where the water is stagnant:
“the eels inhabit backwaters”
an isolated or peaceful place:
“a sleepy Midwest backwater”
SIMILAR:
quiet
peaceful
tranquil
Travel bug
person with a strong desire to travel and explore new places. It’s a metaphorical term to describe the feeling of wanderlust, or the urge to travel and learn about different cultures, enjoy the picturesque scenery and engage in outdoor activities.
Up against the wall
in a very bad position or situation. The team was up against a wall in the first half of the game
Make a point of doing something
to always do something or to take particular care to do something:
She makes a point of keeping all her shopping receipts.
The crux of the issue
the most important or serious part of a matter, problem, or argument: The crux of the country’s economic problems is its foreign debt. The issue of an arms embargo will be at the crux of the negotiations in Geneva
Ploy
cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one’s own advantage.
“this was widely interpreted as a ploy to buy time in order to consolidate his position”
