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(across) 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.
“As a Visa Infinite Cardholder, you have access to exclusive gourmet events that cater to your astute tastes. “
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 bull 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.
Origin:
practice of bullfighters or ranchers who would physically grab a bull by its horns to control it
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
Concoct
make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients.
Skirmish
an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.
“the unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed”
Similar:
fight
Egalitarian
relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
“a fairer, more egalitarian society”
Eavesdrop
Secretly listen to a conversation
Eavestrough
gutter fixed beneath the edge of a roof.
Waft
pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air.
“the smell of stale fat wafted out from the cafe”
Drag your feet
to do something slowly or not start it because you do not want to do it:
He knows he should see a doctor, but he’s dragging his feet.
don’t take that tone with me
do not speak to me in that rude or unpleasant way)
Knock in one’s shit
Beat someone up
“Gimme my fucking money before you get knocked in the shit!”
“You got knocked in your shit! Ha ha!”
Give a shit
スラング的な意味だと「(誰かもしくは何かを)気にする」という意味があります
I don’t give a shit (どうでもいい)
slant
slant 【自動】 傾く、傾斜する、斜めになる、偏る 偏向する、傾向がある 【他動】 〔～を〕傾ける、傾かせ…【発音】[US] slænt
2. present or view (information) from a particular angle, especially in a biased or unfair way.
“Negative slant”
weary
feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.
“he gave a long, weary sigh”
Similar:
tired
Fucking moron
An insult that is used when someone is being really stupid and moronic. You fucking moron! Fuck you! Fuck your family
pick a side
どっちか選べ
端によりなさい！
sea otter
ラッコ🦦
Abhorrent
inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
“racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all”
Similar:
detestable
detested
hateful
Live your own life
you live in the way that you want to and accept responsibility for your actions and decisions, without other people’s advice or interference. Adults need to live their own lives and that’s difficult with children. See full dictionary entry for life.
I’m in a tough spot
in a very difficult situation
Touch the nerve
to make someone feel angry, upset, embarrassed, etc. Something she said to him must have hit/struck/touched a nerve.
On a Back-burner
temporarily not being dealt with or considered, especially because it is not urgent or important: We’ve all had to put our plans on the back burner for a while
backburner
調理用｛ちょうり よう｝レンジの〕後列｛こうれつ｝のバーナー; 〈話〉後回｛あとまわ｝し［二の次］（にされる人
Titillate
stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way.
“these journalists are paid to titillate the public”
Similar:
arouse
rouse
excite
outpatient
入院せずに医療機関で治療を受ける患者を指す。具体的には、病院やクリニックなどの医療施設で診察や治療を受けた後、その日のうちに自宅に帰る患者のことを指す。これ
karma
in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
“a buddha is believed to have completely purified his karma”
INFORMAL
destiny or fate, following as effect from cause.
“there’s something highly satisfying when karma strikes”
Wishful thinking
an attitude or belief that something you want to happen will happen even though it is not likely or possible
Obscene
offensive to moral principles; repugnant. いやらしい
“using animals’ skins for fur coats is obscene”
Similar:
shocking
scandalous
vile
Anglophone
English speaker
That’s wild!
Another way of saying that’s crazy. but with more emphasis.
Yooo that’s wild!
He met nia.
Thats so wild!
Teeming with
Full of
Mono
an infection that typically causes fever, sore throat, fatigue, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. It most commonly occurs in adolescents and young adults. In general, mononucleosis is not considered a serious illness
Infectious mononucleosis, also known as “mono” or the “kissing disease,” is an infection that typically causes fever, sore throat, fatigue, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. It most commonly occurs in adolescents and young adults. In general, mononucleosis is not considered a serious illness
Brainy
having or showing intelligence.
“a brainy, high-powered lawyer”
internment camps
強制キャンプ
Internment : the state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.
“he was threatened with internment in a concentration camp”
Disservice
Harmful in action
gargantuan
Enormous
Affinity
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
“he has an affinity for the music of Berlioz”
Similar:
empathy
rapport親近感
Traipse
walk or move wearily or reluctantly.
“students had to traipse all over Washington to attend lectures”
Similar:
trudge
trek
tramp
Tizzy
a state of nervous excitement or agitation.
“he got into a tizzy and was talking absolute nonsense”
Berate
scold or criticize (someone) angrily.
“his mother came out and berated me for raising my voice”
Outskirts
the outer parts of a town or city.
“the park was built on the outskirts of New York in 1857”
Scarvenger
a person who searches for and collects discarded items.
ARCHAIC•BRITISH
a person employed to clean the streets.
You’re stink
最低！
Customer retention
Customer retention refers to the ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period
顧客維持
traffic (v)
deal or trade in something illegal.
“we must vigorously enforce our laws against those who traffic in drugs”
Similar:
trade
deal
do business
have one’s heart in one’s throat
to be full of apprehension, excitement, or fear.
Muffled
of a sound) not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted.
“they heard the sounds of muffled voices”
Hella
Extremely
Rib me
tease good-naturedly.
“the first time I appeared in the outfit I was ribbed mercilessly” からかう
malic acid
Malic acid is sour and acidic. This helps to clear away dead skin cells when applied to the skin. Its sourness also helps to make more saliva in people with dry mouth.
Ecstatic
Feeling overwhelmingly happiness or joyful excitement
Picture myself
express that you have a vivid mental image of something or doing something. For example: “I can picture myself living by the beach one day.”
self-concept.
self-perception.
introspection.
War-torn
Devastated by war , ruined , desolate
Stick with your passion
情熱を持ち続けろ
emi
An equated monthly installment (EMI) is a fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month. Equated monthly installments are applied to both interest and principal each month so that over a specified number of years, the loan is paid off in full.
Can’t be bothered
can’t be bothered’で何々する気になれないという意味
you are not going to do it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy. I just can’t be bothered to look after the house.
Prostate
a gland that produces some of the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation
前立腺
secrete
produce and discharge (a substance).
“insulin is secreted in response to rising levels of glucose in the blood”
Similar:
produce
discharge
Ambidextrous
of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.
“few of us are naturally ambidextrous”
Bulkhead seats
seats located directly behind an airplane’s internal partition (like the divider between first-class and economy). These seats generally have more legroom, an armrest tray table, and easy access to the lavatory
Subpar
below a usual or normal level
: below a usual or normal level or standard.
