47 Flashcards
Dill pickle
pickled cucumber flavored with dill.
Squirt
a thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something.
“a quick squirt of perfume”
Similar:
spurt
jet
spray
spritz
Conflict start to brew
戦いが始まった
National icons
patriotic symbols representing nations and countries
国民的英雄 象徴
Making headway
to move forward or make progress.
Stumble on something
to find or learn about (something) unexpectedly. I stumbled across/on/upon this book by chance
見つかっちゃう
Promenade
a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort.
Similar:
esplanade
front
seafront
Juncture
a particular point in events or time.
“it is difficult to say at this juncture whether this upturn can be sustained”
Similar:
point
point in time
Collective sigh of relief
situation in which a group of people are relieved from a difficult or stressful situation. For example: “After the final exams, the whole class breathed out a collective sigh of relief.”.
Volatility
liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
“the succession of new rulers contributed to the volatility of the situation”
Inject confidence
inspirit. give a lift. perk up. pick up. put one’s mind to rest.
Materialize
become actual fact; happen.
“the assumed savings may not materialize”
Similar:
happen
occur
Halt
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
“there is growing pressure to halt the bloodshed”
Similar:
stop
come to a halt
Unsolicited
形】〔助言・電話・電子メールなどが頼んでもいないのに〕勝手に［一方的に］押し付けてくる…【発音】ʌ̀nsəlísitəd【カナ】アンソリスィティド …
Low-hanging fruit
a thing or person that can be won, obtained, or persuaded with little effort.
“we know mining our own customer base is low-hanging fruit”
Category killer
large retail chain superstore that dominates its product category and puts less productive and highly specialized merchants out of business. The original category killers proliferated during the 1980s and 1990s and generally excelled until the arrival of e-commerce, which paved the way for a new breed of online category killers that not only focus on price but also on convenience and after-sales support.
Killer products
very popular or successful product, store, etc., that dominates competitors in a particular category
If it had not been for
in the absence of (something or someone) : without. If it hadn’t been for him, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage. 日本語 - 明敏な、機敏な、抜けめのない、ずるい
“an astute businessman”
Similar:
shrewd
sharp
Fish out of water
a person in a completely unsuitable environment or situation.
“senior bankers are fish out of water when it comes to international lending”
Moving target
something that is always changing, making it difficult to count, describe, achieve, etc.: The population at risk of hypertension is a moving target.
Hypertension
high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked
Conscript, draft
enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services. 徴兵
compulsory recruitment for military service.
“25 million men were subject to the draft”
“they were conscripted into the army”
Similar:
call up
enlist
recruit召集
Accolade
a mark of acknowledgment : award. b : an expression of praise
Epitomize
be a perfect example of.
“their careers epitomized the problems faced by their generation”
Poster child
a person or thing that epitomizes or represents a specified quality, cause, etc.
“the antiglobalization movement’s poster child”イメージキャラクター
Tinted window
スモークの窓
To say the least
used as an understatement (implying the reality is more extreme, usually worse). to say the least」はたいてい文の最後にきます。 そして、「可能な限り控えめに表現しても～だよ」というような意味を表します
“his performance was disappointing to say the least”
Make the most of it
Make the most of it は 日本語で言う「最善を尽くす」「最大限がんばる」と
Palpable
of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
“a palpable sense of loss”
Similar:
perceptible
perceivable
Wannabe
DEROGATORY•INFORMAL
noun
a person who tries to be like someone else or to fit in with a particular group of people. 《want to be（…になりたい）の略から》有名人や人気者などに強くあこがれ、それになりたがる人。多く、あこがれてまねをするが、実質が伴わない
Beacon
good example that gives people hope or encouragement:
She was a beacon of hope in troubled times.
a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.灯台かがり火
“a chain of beacons carried the news”
Let the cat out of the bag
reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake.
“now that Viola had let the cat out of the bag, she had no option but to confess”
うっかり秘密を漏らす◆【語源】袋に入れた猫を「豚が入っている」とうそをついて売ろうとしたら、袋を開けられて、秘密がばれてしまったという話から。
Nonchalant
coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual:
His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome
condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts
Take the bill by the horn
deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way
She decided to take the bull by the horns and try to solve the problem without any further delay.
Not proportional
Not in proper relation to other things, especially by being the wrong size or amount.
Chafe
擦る、悩ます、擦れる、焦らす、煩わせる（例文）become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.
Pep talk
激励する
Delineate
describe or portray (something) precisely.
“the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent”
Similar:
describe
