51 Flashcards
Gob of
a large amount of.
“they pumped gobs of money into the candidates’ election coffers”
Throw a towel in
ボクシングで敗北を認めるしるしに)タオルを投げ入れる、敗北を認める、降参す
To quit in defeat. The phrase comes from boxing, in which a fighter indicates surrender by throwing a towel into the ring: “After losing the election, he threw in the towel on his political career.”
Concede
admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. concede 【他動】 〔敗北を〕認める、〔負けを認めて〕戦いから降りる・He conceded the race after it was.
“I had to concede that I’d overreacted”
Similar:
admit
acknowledge
Moronic
very foolish or stupid.
“television’s latest moronic soap opera”
Freaking
INFORMAL•US
adjective
used to emphasize or express annoyance with someone or something.
“I’m going out of my freaking mind!”
adverb
used for emphasis or to express annoyance.
“this film is so freaking good”
Grott
〔小さな〕洞窟、洞穴◇【同】cave 〔人工的な〕岩屋【発音】[US] grɑ́tou
Sauvage
Wild
「ソバージュ」とは、フランス語で「野生の」という意味の言葉で、毛先まで細かいウェーブをかけた髪型のこと。 その無造作感がおしゃれとされ、1980年代頃に流行した髪型です。
alluvial fan
扇状地
alluvial
a deposit of clay, silt, and sand left by flowing floodwater in a river valley or delta, typically producing fertile soil.
subtext
名]サブテキスト（◇文学作品［演説］がもつ根底の意味）；言外［背後］
Facial hair
a growth of hair on a man’s chin, cheeks, or upper lip.
“men with lots of facial hair”
Come down with
begin to suffer from a specified illness.
“I came down with influenza”
Unobtainable
adjective
not able to be obtained.
“the book was unobtainable in London so I wrote to the publisher”
Perfect storm
an especially bad situation caused by a combination of unfavourable circumstances.
“the past two years have been a perfect storm for the travel industry”
If you find a dream job, you’ll never work a day in your life.
if you are passionate about your work, it won’t feel like a chore or a burden, but rather an enjoyable and fulfilling experience in which you want to take part. This is all a nice idea, but even in a job you love, is it really possible to feel like you’re never working?
RSV
Virus (RSV)
Español. Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious.
Do it for a living
Work
to have as one’s job. What do you do for a living?
Quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
“Kate was in a quandary”
Similar:
dilemma
plight
Atm
At the moment
Cater
BRITISH
provide people with food and drink at a social event or other gathering.
“my mother helped to cater for the party”
Similar:
provide food for
feed
serve
cook for
wine and dine
regale
provide for
provision
victual
NORTH AMERICAN
provide food and drink for (an event).
“he catered a lunch for 20 people”
Schooling
Education
showdown
showdown 【名】 〔論争などの〕最終的な決着、土壇場、天王山 《トランプ》ショーダウン◇ポーカーで勝負…【発音】ʃóudàun【カナ】ショウ …
Rock to sleep
To cause or help someone to fall asleep by moving them back and forth or side to side in a gentle, rhythmic motion. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between “rock” and “to.”
I’ve been trying to rock the baby to sleep for hours now, but she just won’t settle.
He held his sick husband in his arms and rocked him to sleep.
Riff-raff
disreputable or undesirable people.
“I saw the sort of riff-raff that had been invited”
Romantic advance
an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone: sexual advances She claimed that he made sexual advances towards her
Parole
the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.
“he committed a burglary while on parole
Tape off
To cordon; to separate from the surroundings using tape or similar material. The police taped off the crime scene.
slow thyroid
甲状腺低下症
ornery
bad-tempered or difficult to deal with.
“an ornery old military man”
Phytonutrient
a substance found in certain plants which is believed to be beneficial to human health and help prevent various diseases.
Zea
maize or corn
mindlessly
without justification and with no concern for the consequences.
“gangs of yobs roam the streets mindlessly vandalizing property”
without thinking or using one’s intelligence.
“reporters have mindlessly repeated this obviously false story”
Punctuated
2.
occur at intervals throughout (an area or period).
“the country’s history has been punctuated by coups”繰り返しの
Cheaply
Simply. Easily
Incorporate
take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include. 取り入れる
“he has incorporated in his proposals a number of measures”
Similar:
embody
include
Cronyism
〈侮蔑的〉クロニズム、縁故主義◇
Oversight
Mistake. Error
Get real!!
used to convey that an idea or statement is foolish or overly idealistic.
Plunge
jump or dive quickly and energetically.
“our little daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea”
Similar:
jump
dive
hurl oneself
throw oneself
fling oneself
launch oneself
catapult oneself
cast oneself
pitch oneself
2.
push or thrust quickly
Startle
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
“a sudden sound in the doorway startled her”
Similar:
surprise
frighten
montage
映画で、多数のカットを組み合わせてつなぎ、一つの作品にまとめる手法のこと
the technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole.
“montage was a useful device for overcoming the drawbacks of silent film”
MRI
short for magnetic resonance imaging.
“the researchers used MRI to record the brain activity”
Commendable
deserving praise.
“he showed commendable restraint”
Tuck in
1.
make someone, especially a child, comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up round them.
“he carried her back to bed and tucked her in”
Similar:
make snug
make comfortable
settle in
cover up
put to bed
2.
INFORMAL•BRITISH
eat food heartily.
“today’s a special occasion, so tuck in”
Similar:
eat heartily
Squeak
I squeaked in at 59 years old
succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin.僅差で
“the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare”
Lone ranger
a person who works or acts alone or in an isolated manner, especially one who does not consult with others or seek their approval.
“I developed this mentality that I am a lone ranger who can make it on my own” 一匹狼
PIC
Picture
Cameo
a small character part in a play or film, played by a distinguished actor or a celebrity.
“there are a number of celebrity cameos”
Pop culture
modern popular culture transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people.
“fashion, music, and the iconography of pop culture offered the perfect medium for profit”大衆若者文化
Dangling
hanging or swinging loosely.
“a pair of dangling earrings”
Snarky
critical or mocking in an indirect or sarcastic way.
“snarky remarks”
Phase out
徐々に止める
Not until
not before. Not until you finish your homework can you go outside. When you finish your homework you can go outside, but not until then.
Overturn
2.
abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.).
“the results overturned previous findings”
Similar:
cancel
reverse
rescind
Psychiatrist
a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Similar:
psychoanalyst
psychologist
psychopathologist
psychotherapist
therapist
counsellor
mind doctor
head doctor
alienist
shrink
headshrinker
trick cyclist
men in white coats
Feedback
Dang!
adjective
used to emphasize something, especially to express anger or frustration.
“just get the dang car started!”
exclamation
used for emphasis or to express anger or frustration.
“dang, I hate not knowing if this is even being read!”
You’ve got me!
The meaning of YOU’VE GOT ME (THERE) is —used to say that one doesn’t have an answer, solution, etc
No stones unturned
Answer. “To leave no stone unturned” is an idiom that means to do everything possible to find something or to solve a problem あらゆる可能性を検討する
Explore all avenues
全ての方法を探求する
Pussy
a timid and cowardly person (typically used of a man).
Way to go
INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
used to express pleasure, approval, or excitement.
“I was deluged with handshakes, backslaps, and yells of ‘Way to go!’”
Feedback
footprint sprawled across 777 locations
占有地域 が 広がってる
high-flying
Highly successful
very successful, especially academically or in business.
“a high-flying, stressed-out Los Angeles tax attorney”
Scuttle
run hurriedly or furtively 急ぐ
infamously scuttled amid investor concerns about the company’s governance
upended
ひっくり返る
roll around
to arrive or happen again
By the time Friday rolls around, I’m ready for the weekend.
EMI
equated monthly installment
Rough out
produce a preliminary and unfinished version of something.
“the engineer roughed out a diagram on his notepad”
Similar:
draft
sketch out
outline
Knock off
1.stop work.
“they usually knock off at 5pm”
Similar:
stop work
finish work
finish working
clock off
close shop
shut down
leave work
2.finish the working day
take a break
break
break off
rest
pause
stop
halt
finish
call it a day
have a breather
take five
Opposite:
clock on
2.
INFORMAL
produce a piece of work quickly and without much effort.
“I could knock the article off in half an hour”
Similar:
produce
make
turn out
create
Rummage
search unsystematically and untidily through something.
“he rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief”
Similar:
search (through)
hunt through
Bulge
rounded swelling which distorts an otherwise flat surface.
“the telltale bulge of a concealed weapon”
Similar:
swelling
bump
lump
Godsend
a very helpful or valuable event, person, or article.
“these information packs are a godsend to schools”
Similar:
boon
blessing
bonus
On one’s last leg
near the end of life, usefulness, or existence.
“the foundry business was on its last legs”
Similar:
dilapidated
worn out
rickety
Soulless
especially of a place) lacking character and individuality.
“she found the apartment beautiful but soulless”
Grail
thing that is eagerly pursued or sought after.
“a cure for the common cold is the medical holy grail”
Wriggle room
the freedom or opportunity to do something, or to change your mind and do something differently if that is what is needed:
We need to leave ourselves some wiggle room when we’re negotiating the deal.
Knicknack
small worthless objects, especially household ornaments.細々したもの
“the room was filled with tables, knick-knacks, and a large three-piece suite”
Beat your breast
to show regret or anger very publicly about something that has gone wrong in a way that is usually not sincere
形式))（胸をたたくなどして）悲しみ［嘆き］を大げさに表す
Shut me down
Stop me doing my job
Apocryphal
of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.都市伝説 アポクリファル
“there is an apocryphal story about a disgraced rock star who ended up in bankruptcy court”
Similar:
fictitious
made-up
untrue
Once and for all
now and for the last time; finally.これっきり
Similar:
conclusively
decisively
finally
Pass out
1.
become unconscious.
“he consumed enough alcohol to make him pass out”
Similar:
faint
collapse
lose
String attached
it involves special demands or limits: with strings attached Most of these so-called special offers come with strings attached. They immediately agreed to donate $1,000, no strings attached. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.3 days紐付き
Outcast
person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group.
“she went from trusted pal to ostracized outcast overnight”
Similar:
reject
persona non grata
The last straw
最後の一撃、きっかけとなる出来事 -
Misfit toys
The residents of the Island of Misfit Toys are a group of characters from the Rankin/Bass television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
up to snuff
up to the required standard.
“they need a million dollars to get their facilities up to snuff”
Similar:
adequate
competent
Make or break
be the factor which decides whether (something) will succeed or fail.
“the soundtrack can make or break a production”要
Robust
コクのある 味わい深い
of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell.
“a robust mixture of fish, onions, capers and tomatoes”
Similar:
strong
full-bodied
Gear up
prepare or equip oneself for something; get ready.
“the region geared up for the tourist season”
Similar:
prepare
make preparations
Never been a better time
Best timing
Deploy
bring into effective action.
“small states can often deploy resources more freely”
Similar:
use
utilize
employ
Wild
Exciting ワクワクする
Get a gob of recognition
people show admiration and respect for your achievements: Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work.
All the more
なおさら
“That makes it all the more authentic “
Have no shot
No chance
Rose like a hockey stick
右肩上がり
slane
殺された、殺害された、虐殺された
they don’t make them like they used to
Products these days are made in a cheaper, poorer, or less reliable way than they used to be in the past
