New Words Flashcards
aggregate
‘collection’ or ‘total’
save up
to keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future: It took me months to save up enough money to go traveling.
hook up
link someone or something to an object, especially electronic equipment.
“I’m having trouble hooking up to my wireless printer”
designate
appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.
“he was designated as prime minister”
human services
福祉。Human services, collectively, are an interdisciplinary set of social assistance programs that include everything from healthcare and counseling services to food and shelter offered through government and nonprofit agencies and designed to contribute to the welfare and happiness of communities by delivering a broad range of help and support to individuals and families.
knowledgeable
intelligent and well informed.
“she is very knowledgeable about livestock and pedigrees”
interaction
communication or direct involvement with someone or something.
“for a shy person, social interaction can be a stomach-churning, anxiety-filled experience”
adapted to
～に適合する、～になじむ
deviate
depart from an established course.
“you must not deviate from the agreed route”
slow in
が遅い［のろい・スピード感を欠く］
recap
簡潔にまとめる
no matter how
どんなに～であろうとも・No matter how much I try, I can’t figure out computers. : いくらやっても、コンピューターが分からない。
ultimately
finally; in the end.
“the largest firms may ultimately become unstoppable”
at the most basic level.
“ultimately he has only himself to blame”
in sense of
～という意味の
opaque
not able to be seen through; not transparent.
“bottles filled with a pale opaque liquid”
nudge
- to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract the person’s attention:
The children were giggling and nudging each other. - to encourage or persuade someone to do something in a way that is gentle rather than forceful or direct:
He cleverly nudges us towards the conclusion he himself has reached.
in terms of time
時間的に、時間に換算すると
implement
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose.
“garden implements”
実施する、実行する、実装する
put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
“our recommendations were fully implemented”
theft
the action or crime of stealing.
“he was convicted of theft”
on the condition of
massive
巨大
Flatmate
A roommate is a person with whom one shares a living facility such as a room or dormitory except when being family or romantically involved. Similar terms include dorm-mate, suite-mate, housemate, or flatmate (“flat”: the usual term in British English for an apartment).
funnel
guide or channel (something) through or as if through a funnel.
“some $12.8 billion was funnelled through the Marshall Plan”
retain
continue to have (something); keep possession of.
“built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features”
distribution
the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.
“the government released about 74,000 tonnes of rice for distribution among people affected by the cyclone”
配分、配布、配給、割り当て
流通、物流、配送、配達
分布、ばらつき、離散
配当、分配金、販売
確率分布、頻度分布
周延、拡充
解版
enhance
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
“his refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation”
obtain
get, acquire, or secure (something).
“adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain”
incremental
relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
“incremental changes to the current system”
増分
Scope
the range of a subject covered by a book, programme, discussion, class, etc.:
beyond/outside the scope of
I’m afraid that problem is beyond/outside the scope of my lecture.
within the scope of
Oil painting does not come within the scope of a course of this kind.
broaden/widen the scope of
We would now like to broaden/widen the scope of the enquiry and look at more general matters.
“we widened the scope of our investigation”
余地、範囲
revenue
income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature.
“traders have lost £10,000 in revenue since the traffic scheme was implemented”
alliance
a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals
suppress
prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain.
“she could not suppress a rising panic”
agile
アジャイル（Agile）とは、「機敏な」「すばやい」という意味の言葉です。 ビジネスシーンでは、状況の変化に応じて、すばやく対応するという意味で使われることが多いです。
able to move quickly and easily.
“Ruth was remarkably agile and light on her feet”
Acqisition
1.an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
“the legacy will be used for new acquisitions”
2.
the learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality.
“the acquisition of management skills”
diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly.
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can potentially have negative effects on health.
Nausea
Nausea is the feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by an urge to vomit.
Neat
arranged in a tidy way; in good order.
“the books had been stacked up in neat piles”
Often refers to something that is arranged in a pleasing way. For example, you might describe a house as neat if it is tidy and smart, with everything in its correct place.
Tidy
Often refers to something that is free of clutter and mess. For example, you might describe a desk as tidy if it is organized and easy to find things in.
Clutter
cover or fill (something) with an untidy collection of things.
“the room was cluttered with his bric-a-brac”
Bric a brac
Bric-a-brac is a collection of small, decorative objects that are often of sentimental or antiquarian value.
Civilized
at an advanced stage of social and cultural development.
“a civilized society”
文明化｛ぶんめい か｝した; 礼儀正｛れいぎ ただ｝しい、品のある、上品｛じょうひん｝な、教養｛きょうよう｝のある.
Gesticulate
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.
“they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down”
Marinate
soak (meat, fish, or other food) in a marinade.
“the beef was marinated in red wine vinegar”
I’m into it
“I’m into it” means that the speaker is actively interested in, enjoys, or is enthusiastic about something; essentially, they are “in” on the activity or topic at hand.
Go right in
“Go right in” means to enter a place immediately, without hesitation; essentially, “just walk in” or “come right in.”. It implies a welcoming gesture, encouraging someone to enter freely.
Giggle
laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way, from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment.
“they giggled at some private joke”
Grab
grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.
“she grabbed him by the shirt collar”
Grasp
grasp（グラスプ）には、「握る」「つかむ」「把握する」「理解する」などの意味があります。
「grasp」を使った例文は次のとおりです。
She grasped his hand tightly.（彼女は彼の手を強く握った）
I can’t grasp the concept of calculus.（私は微積分の概念がつかめない）
He quickly grasped the opportunity to study abroad.（彼はすぐに留学の機会をつかんだ）
Seize
1.
take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
“she jumped up and seized his arm”
2.
take (an opportunity) eagerly and decisively.
“he seized his chance to attack as Carr hesitated”
The way it’s supposed to be
the ideal or intended state of something, how things should naturally be, or a situation that is considered normal and right; essentially, the way things are meant to be without any complications or problems.
Unique to
existing only in a particular place or in relation to a particular person or people. The issues being discussed here are not unique to the US.
Already good
The correct form is “it’s already good”. You would use this expression when you want to indicate that something is in a satisfactory state.
Battered
“Battered” means food that has been coated in a liquid mixture and then cooked. The liquid mixture, called batter, usually contains flour and eggs.
Snoop
Snooping is the act of looking around a place secretly to find out information about someone or something. It can include casual actions like watching what someone else is typing or looking at their emails.
じゃないと
Otherwise
〜にする
Go with
Shall we push on
“Shall we push on” means should we continue moving forward or proceed with what we are doing, despite potential challenges or obstacles; essentially asking if everyone is ready to keep going with the current task or activity.
despite
にも関わらず
In spite of
obstacles
a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress.
“the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money”
Surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
“he surmised that something must be wrong”
Obsessed
preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent.
“he was obsessed with the idea of revenge”
no-brainer
Which hamburger shop is the best in SoCal? That’s a no-brainer. In-N-Out, for sure.
（南カリフォルニアで一番のハンバーガーショップは？考えるまでもないよ、In-N-Outでしょ！）
The decision to move to Australia was a no-brainer for me.
（オーストラリアに越してくることは全く悩まなまなかった）
stumbling
tripping or losing balance while walking; moving with difficulty.
“they began their stumbling walk home”
making repeated mistakes, especially in speech.
“his uncertain and stumbling choice of words”
exaggerating
to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is: be greatly exaggerated The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated.
Big on
“Big on” is an informal idiom that means to have a strong liking or enthusiasm for something. For example, “I’m not very big on classical music”.
Kyoto is quite big on pickled vegetables.
京都にはいろんな漬物がある。
酒のつまみ
drinking nibbles, drinking snacks
(酒とつまみが)よく合う
Goes very nice together.
mugwort
よもぎ
fluctuate
to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month.
specific
「specific」は「特定の」「具体的な」「特有の」「特効性の」といった意味を持つ形容詞であり、「詳細」「細目」「特効薬」といった意味を持つ名詞でもある。
Skyrocket
to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success: Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months.
紙幣
Banknotes
Rural
in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
“remote rural areas”
田舎の
1人です（レストラン）
May I have a table for one?
Ultimately
最後｛さいご｝に、最終的｛さいしゅう てき｝に · 究極的｛きゅうきょく てき｝には、突｛つ｝き詰｛つ｝めていくと、結局｛けっきょく｝のところ（は）
Faction
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
“the left-wing faction of the party”
派閥
Term
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
“the musical term ‘leitmotiv’”
用語
Preference
preference · 〔選択｛せんたく｝の〕好み、優先傾向｛ゆうせん けいこう｝ · 〔選択｛せんたく｝の〕優先権｛ゆうせんけん｝ · 選択｛せんたく｝されたもの［人］、好物｛こうぶつ｝
paralyze
cause (a person or part of the body) to become partly or wholly incapable of movement.
“Mrs Burrows had been paralysed by a stroke”
(…を)まひさせる、しびれさせる
phenomenon
an extraordinary occurrence or circumstance
事実、現象、出来事
気遣い・気を使う・思いやり
Considerate
気を使わなくてもいい・気楽に
Be yourself
Inherent
“inherent”は「本来備わっている」または「固有の」という意味です。”Inherent Human Rights”は「固有人権」と訳します。
He has an inherent sense of fair play.
indebtedness
the condition of owing money, or the amount of money owed: Household indebtedness is at a record level. The primary reason for the sale of the property was to reduce indebtedness.
household name
the name or brand of a product that is very well known
upscale
Things that are upscale are made for rich people — they are high class, well made, or just plain pricey. If your friend takes you to a fancy, expensive restaurant for your birthday, you can describe it using the word upscale.
clumsily
in a way that is not careful and controlled, and makes you likely to have accidents.
ぎこちなく，不器用に
flounder
be in serious difficulty
もがく、あがく、のたうつ、じたばたする、もがきながら進む、まごつく、もたつく
plummeting
to fall very quickly and suddenly
decrease rapidly in value or amount.
“hardware sales plummeted”
ガタ落ち, がた落ち, 九天直下
falling flat
FALL FLAT definition: 1. If a joke, idea, or suggestion falls flat, it does not have the intended effect
うつぶせに(ぱったり)倒れる、まったく失敗に終わる、少しもききめがない、まったく反応がない
turn away
start to move away or to face in a different direction.
fluctuation
不安定で、変動しやすい性質
a change, or the process of changing, especially continuously between one level or thing and another
uplifting
inspiring happiness, optimism, or hope.
positive in a way that encourages the improvement of a person’s mood or spirit: uplifting words/music.
detained
to force someone officially to stay in a place
引き止める
拘束する、拘留する
fascinated by
《be ～》～にうっとりする、魅了される、ボーッとなる、見込まれる、心酔する、心を奪われる、陶酔する、夢中になる
strongly attracted and interested.
comfort
a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain
comfort food
ホッとする料理
line cook
a chef (= a cook) who is in charge of one section of a kitchen in a restaurant
He joined the restaurant in 1999, starting as a line cook before becoming a pastry chef.
dietary
relating to or provided by diet.
“dietary advice for healthy skin and hair”
maze
a complicated system of paths or passages that people try to find their way through for entertainment
迷路
“What’s been up”
“what have you been doing lately” or “how have you been recently,”
“What’s your setup like?”
“How is your workspace, equipment, or arrangement organized or configured?”. It’s asking about the details of your working environment, whether it be at a desk, in a studio, or even a specific digital platform, depending on the context.
batter
a liquid mixture comprised of water, flour, starch, and seasonings into which food products are dipped prior to cooking
Compatibility
when people get along well together, often because their interests or personalities are similar or complement each other.
desperate
(of a person) having a great need or desire for something.
“I am desperate for a cigarette”
自暴自棄の、捨てばちの、無鉄砲な、死に物狂いの、窮余の、(…が)ほしくてたまらなくて、たまらなくて
depicted
描かれている
to represent or show something in a picture or story
submissive
to obey or yield to someone else. When you are submissive, you submit to someone else’s will, which literally, you put your own desires lower than theirs.
卑屈に従順な。奴隷または使用人の特徴。
Do you have any clue
“Do you have any idea or knowledge about something?”
insulting
disrespectful or scornfully abusive.
rude or offensive
Dan’s message was insulting.
侮辱の[的な], 無礼な
remarks
something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact: Her remarks on the employment question led to a heated discussion. The children made rude remarks about the old man.
コメント 所見
undertone
a quality of something that you realize exists although it is not expressed directly: His remarks carried an undertone of anger.
implication
含意，含み；言外の意味. 〖implication of 〜〗 〜が含意すること. What was the implication of his remark? 彼の発言は含みとして何を言いたかったのですか。
Agency
Agency is the sense of control that you feel in your life, your capacity to influence your own thoughts and behavior, and have faith in your ability to handle a wide range of tasks and situations.
exploitation
the act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.: exploitation of Marx wrote about the exploitation of the workers. We want to put a stop to the exploitation of children by adults.
flourish
to be successful; prosper.
evolve
develop gradually.
“the company has evolved into a major chemical manufacturer”
patriarchy
patriarchy literally means “the rule of the father” and is used to refer to a social system where men control a disproportionately large share of social, economic, political and religious power, and inheritance usually passes down the male line.
perceived
regarded in a specified way. used to say how something or someone is seen or thought of.
発見
discovery, findings, find out
detention
罰を受ける
〜を名乗る
identify yourself as
A calorie deficit
A calorie deficit occurs when you burn more calories than you consume. This can lead to weight loss over time.
It’s too good to be true
話がうますぎて怪しい
Blows my mind
If something blows your mind, you are very excited or surprised by it:
There was one scene in the film that really blew my mind.
misconception
a belief or opinion about something that is wrong or not accurate
an idea that is wrong because it is based on a failure to understand a situation:
It’s a common misconception that Americans think only about money.
numbness
しびれ感 · 感覚鈍麻 · 触覚鈍麻 · 知覚減退 · 知覚鈍麻 · 知覚麻痺 · 痺れ
Numbness describes a loss of feeling in a part of the body.
not the case
《be ～》事実と違う
そんな法はない
それはそうとは限らないです。
dissolve
(with reference to a solid) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
“glucose dissolves easily in water”
溶かす
solution
溶液
crystal
結晶
やる気が起きない
I’m (emotionally/mentally) drained.
I’m not motivated.
I don’t feel like doing anything.
underwhelm
fail to impress or make a positive impact on (someone); disappoint.
“investors seemed underwhelmed by the company’s turnaround plan”
overwhelm
to be too much to deal with: The number of refugees overwhelmed the relief agencies in the area. To overwhelm is also to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion: He was overwhelmed by feelings of remorse for what he had done.
〈感情が〉〈人を〉(精神的に)圧倒する，参らせる，閉口させる
unwind
relax after a period of work or tension.
cede
give up (power or territory).
“in 1874, the islands were ceded to Britain”
outcome
結果，成果
the way a thing turns out; a consequence.
“it is the outcome of the vote that counts”
