Week11 Flashcards

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consciousness

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the state of understanding and realizing something:

Working in an unemployment office had helped to raise his political consciousness.

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enclose

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to surround:

The garden is enclosed by four walls.

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attach

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to fasten or join one thing to something else:

I attached a note to the report and left it in his office.

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enhance

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to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something:

The marinade enhances the flavor of the fish.

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perception

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a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem:

We have to change the public’s perception that money is being wasted.

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draw inspiration from

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〜からインスピレーションを引き出す

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swell

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to become larger and rounder:

[ I ] It’s spring, and the buds on the trees are beginning to swell.
[ I ] One of his eyes swelled shut.
[ T ] Immigrants swelled the city’s population (= increased it).
[ I ] fig. His chest swelled with pride at being chosen (= He felt extremely proud).

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enlarge

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to become bigger or to make something bigger:

They’ve enlarged the kitchen by building over part of the yard.

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make use of sth

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to use something that is available:

We must make use of every weapon we have in the fight against terrorism.

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pause to

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to stop doing something for a short time, or to make something stop for a short time

She paused to catch her breath, and then kept on jogging.

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preserve

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to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:

to preserve the environment

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12
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effectiveness

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効果

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well-groomed

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having a neat and pleasant appearance that is produced with care:

[ before noun ] A tall, well groomed man in a business suit walked in.

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14
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pavement

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舗装

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15
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cue

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合図

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16
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fuss

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to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed:

Please, stop fussing - the food’s cooking and there’s nothing more to do until the guests arrive.

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17
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laureate

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受賞者

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18
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extravagant

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贅沢な

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19
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single out

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to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, especially criticism or praise:

It’s not fair the way my sister is always singled out for special treatment.

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20
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awash

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あふれる

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21
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stimulation

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刺激

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22
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cognitive function

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認知機能

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23
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optimal

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最適な

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24
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baldness

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ハゲ

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set up
to prepare
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breathe
息をする nはbreath
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expand my horizons
increase your experience and knowledge
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You'll live to regret it
あとで後悔するよ
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mind-numbingly boring
気が遠くなるほど退屈
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end in tears
not end well and make you unhappy as a result
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throw yourself in to the deep end
do sth for the first time without any help or preparation
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earth-shattering
血を揺るがすような
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self-explanatory
一目瞭然の
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pre-loved
中古の
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overcharge
to charge someone either more than the real price or more than the value of the product or service: The gift shop in Paris overcharged me (by €10).
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overestimate
to guess an amount that is too high or a size that is too big: I overestimated and there was a lot of food left over after the party.
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counterproductive
逆効果な
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intuitive
直感的な
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be willing to
喜んで〜する
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stifles
息が詰まる
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boundary
境界
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daring
大胆な
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minimize 1,0,2,0
n,minimum adj,minimal minimized
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threat 0,1,2,0
v,threaten adj,threatening
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innovate 1,0,1,0
innovation innovative
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limited 2,1,1,0
n,limit 限界 limitation 制限 v,limit adj,limiting
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reveal 1,0,1,0
n,revelation adj,revelatory
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dramatic 1,1,0,0
n,drama v,dramatise
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fright
the feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly: I lay in bed shaking with fright.
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tembling
震え
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vulnerable
脆弱
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capable nega
incapable
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irrational
非合理な
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aim for
〜を目指す
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anxious n,
anxiety
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demanding
needing a lot of time, attention, or energy: She's a very demanding child.
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worthwhile
価値のある
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He has dedicated his life __ scientific research.
to
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She has devoted all her energies/life __ the care of homeless people.
to
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timid
shy
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Is there anything you're not sure __?
of
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Don't let one little quarrel come __ you.
between
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Motor vehicles are prohibited ___ driving on the ice.
from
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He's furious ___ the way he's been treated.
about
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He had always been very jealous __ his brother's good looks.
of
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I've decided __ blue for the bathroom.
on to choose something or someone after careful thought:
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Obviously, we were disappointed __ the jury’s verdict.
in 他人のことだとwith
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The professor is an expert __ the rights of tax-exempt organizations. We need someone who is an expert __ display design. He is a leading expert __ the field of waste management.
on,at,in
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Are you __ need __ help?
in, of
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interstate
adj involving two or more of the states into which some countries such as the U.S. are divided:
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misbehave
to behave badly: I was always getting in trouble for misbehaving at school.
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hypercritical
extremely critical (= too eager to find mistakes in everything)
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overview
概要
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oversee
監督する
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hyperactive
a lot of movement
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__ a payment/loan/investment, etc.
make
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safeguard
protect
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You __ __ be just like your mother.(to begin to do or be:)
get to
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suspect 1,0,1,1
n,suspiction adj,suspicious adv,suspiciously
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law np,
lawyer
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crime adj
criminal
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These new demands may be hard for traditional managers to take __.(to accept a particular job or responsibility)
on
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She made a few half-hearted attempts __ join in their conversation.
to
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irresistable
impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too pleasant, attractive, or strong: an irresistible offer
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There will be a full investigation to work __ what caused the accident.(find the answer)
out
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There is some chance of Pete changing his mind.
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Apart __ you and me/You and me apart, I don't think there was anyone there under 30.
from
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I feel like going to get ice cream – want to come?
〜したい
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Do you play any other sports __ golf?(in addition to)
besides
90
be in difficulties with
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I'm afraid I have __ at all to say.
nothing
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tidy
きちんとした
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It takes him ages to cook.
He spends ages cooking
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energy 0,1,1,1
v,energise adj,energetic adv,energetically