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単語帳31
◆今日の英語（31） definitionword or phrasedefinition in Englishexample sentence1空気恐怖症,恐気症:気体の流れや異常状態を極度に恐れる症状aerophobiaエアロふぉービアAn abnormal fear of air, especially draftsMy mother gave up to fly to Hokkaido, because she have aerophobia.2高所恐怖症acrophobiaアクロふぉービアAn abnormal fear of high placeI don't want to ride the roller coaster, because I have acrophobia.3〈人が〉（…を）容易に信じない,疑って《 of, about, at... 》incredulousインくれジュラスskepticalShe is still incredulous of the fact.4菓子製造業洋菓子屋confectionaryA confectioner's shop, they produce sweet snacks, such us candies, cakes.This cake is made by one of our favorite confectionary.5（前言の訂正に用いて）少なくとも,ともかくも.?orに続くことが多いat any rateWhatever the case may beAt leastThis plan should revive（復興） the economy, or at any rate create more jobs.6まとめて整理するconsolidateカンさぁラディトTo unite into one system or whole; combineWe will consolidate your questions by topic so they are concise.7〈言葉・文体・人が〉簡潔な,簡明なconciseカンさイズExpressing much in few words; clear and succinct（サクしんクトッ）↑8今日的な意義のあるrelevantmeaningful for the timeOur counselors will present material appropriate to each grade level. They would like this to be as relevant as possible, so we are asking parents to submit questions in advance.9～に関連するpertain torelateThe main guideline for questions is that they pertain to students in general, not personal ones which would apply only to your son or daughter.10自分の意思でof one's own free willat one's own discretion, at the discretion of ～He changed his job of his own free will.11判断discretionFreedom to act or judge on one's ownHe used his discretion.12少しだけ顔を出すlook in ondrop in onWe're going out now. Please look in on the baby every hour13（人など）を得るwinto gain peopleThe sales staff is working on a summer sales campaign to win new clients.14《米》（地方教育委員会の）教育長superintendentA person who has the authority to supervise or directThe guest speaker for this evening is Dr. XXX, superintendent.15時間が許せばif time permitsIf there is time to somethingThe couselors will answer all advance questions first, but wil be happy to also answer any additional ones, if time permits.16用心するbe on the lookout forobserving or keeping watchThere are many reputable services out there, you need to be on the lookout for the telltale signs of a scam.17秘密を暴露する人telltale or tattletaleOne who informs on another↑18病弊,悪弊,悪癖病気maladyめぁラディAn unwholesome conditionIf your child once motivated, energetic child seems to be coasting toward high school graduation, the problem could be senioritis. This all-too-common malady causes even the most dedicated students to slack off and tune out their senior year.19～勢いを弱めるslack offTo decrease in activity or intensity↑20道徳的に有害な、健康に悪いunwholesomeInjurious to physical, mental, or moral health; unhealthyA malady is an unwholesome condition.
2008.01.29
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単語帳30
◆今日の英語（30） definitionword or phrasedefinition in Englishexample sentence1食い道楽,グルメ;料理好きfoodieふーディA person who has an ardent interest in food; a gourmetI'm also a bit of a foodie.2熱狂的なardentあーデントッDisplaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotionan ardent fan3すでに体験して所持してunder one's beltIn one's possession or experienceI have one semester under my belt so far, so I'm pretty new.4今までのところso farup to the present moment↑5〔文法〕（代名詞などが指し示す）先行詞antecedentGrammar. The word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refersIt might be a good idea to establish just who "we" is and give your pronoun an antecedent in the title of your entry.6混乱させるmuddledconfusedThe problem lies with the fact that the middle of your sentence sounds a bit muddled.7あら探しをするnit-pickypicking nits（シラミなど寄生虫の卵、幼虫）Most of my fixes were nit-picky.8～と仲良く付き合うkeep company withget along withPaula keeps good company with Terry, but she doesn't think she'll ever marry him.9適用、応用～を加えるapplication of～The act of putting something to a special use or purposeI can supplement my language studies with interesting reading, real-life application of grammatical principles, and level-headed discussion.10分別のある、穏健なlevel-headedsencible, moderate↑11（語呂（ごろ）合わせの）なぞ,判じ物;難問 conundramカなぁンドュラムA riddle in which a fanciful question is answered by a pun.A paradoxical, insoluble, or difficult problem; a dilemmapose a conundram12食べられない食用に不適なinedibleインえディブルUnfit to be eaten; not ediblea tachibana; an inedible green citrus fruit native to Japan13…であるのに対して［反して］;…であるのに,としても,ところが,実はwhereasフゥェアアズIt being the fact that; inasmuch as.While at the same time.While on the contrary.He drives to school, whereas I always walk.14～だから、～ゆえに～の限りではinasmuch asインアズまっチアズsince, becauseinsofar as"whereas" means inasmuch as.15ほのめかすimplyTo express or indicate indirectlyAre you implyng that I am a thief?16言外の意味,含蓄,含意;（語の）第二義的［情的］意味connotationカナてぃションThe set of associative implications constituting the general sense of a word in addition to its literal sense.Depending on the context, the word "fight" will have a little different connotation.17げんこつでの殴りあいfistfightA fight with the bare fists"The two guys got into a fight." or "There was a fight."This probably means a fistfight, but it could just be an argument. You'd need to hear more of the story to know for sure.18感動的な、人の心を動かすtouchingEliciting or capable of eliciting sympathy or tenderness, movingThat was a touching story. It's always a pleasure to read your mixture of inspiring, serious and witty entries.19（潜んでいるものを）～から引き出すelisite エりぃシットッTo bring or draw out (something latent),To call forth (a reaction, for example)"Touching" means eliciting or capable of eliciting sympathy or tenderness.20～であると分かるperceiveパァしぃーヴapprehend（アプリへんドッ）Perceive the difference between right and wrong.
2008.01.29
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単語帳29
◆今日の英語（29） definitionword or phrasedefinition in Englishexample sentence1需要（人気）のあるsought-afterbeing searched for, in great demandThis is a sought-after item.2（…するのを）思いとどまらせる(やめさせる)deterto prevent or discourage from actingI don’t think it would deter me from coming back to the shop, as long as they took care of the incident.3～ということであればas long asunder the condition↑4～罪で罪状認否を求められるbe arraigned on a charge [charges] of...Law. To call (an accused person) before a court to answer the charge made against him or her by indictment, information, or complaint.We have learned a 19-year-old man will be arraigned on misdemeanor charges on Tuesday.5起訴、告発indictment インだイトメントッaccusationHe is under indicment for robbery.6～したい気分だfeel like ～ingwant to do somethingI feel like playing tennis.7期待の成果を上げるpay offachieve a success that was expectedThank you for all of your hard work. It certainly paid off with a wonderful show!8ほのめかす引喩するallude to アるードッTo make an indirect referenceThe high school will also be piloting a new English course first hour that will examine the use of religious texts as they are alluded to in literary works.9（好まない結果に）陥るincur インかぁcome into (something usually undesirable)You will incur a penalty if you don't pay the remaining balance by end of month.10ひるむ、たじろぐ（寒さなどで）縮み上がるwince atflinch, shrink withI winced at his rude manner.11最も効果的にする、楽観するoptimizeto make as perfect or effective as possible, to make the most ofShare safety information with your family to optimize safety in your home.12急に曲がるswerveto turn aside or be turned aside from a straight course.Never swerve when you see a deer. You can easily lose control and confuse deer as to which way to run.13～についてas toabout↑14胎児姿勢a fetal positiona medical term used to describe the positioning of the body of a prenatalfetusShe said she fell to the ground in a fetal position and told the attacker she would start screaming if he didn't leave her alone.15発見する、突き止めるspotTo detect or discern, especially visuallyA worker at the scrap yard told police he spotted the body about 9:30 a.m. along the inside fence, in a remote area of the property. 16検死autopsy オーたぉプシィExamination of a cadaver（カだぁバァ 解剖用の死体） to determine or confirm the cause of death.Autopsy results are expected in the next few days.17（じっとしていられないほど）神経を悩ます,いらいらさせるnerve-wrackingIntensely distressing or irritating to the nervesThe day before a test is nerve-wracking!18その機会にtake the chancetake the opportunityWhen I'm on holidays I take the chance to go to stay up late.19（人が〉（…から）（病後）徐々に回復する,快方に向かう（ from... ）convalesceカンバれぇスto return to health and strength after illinessI'm covalescing from an injury.20〈語・句・表現などが〉口語［話し言葉］の,口語［会話］体の,くだけた(informal)colloquialコウろクィアルCharacteristic of or appropriate to the spoken language or to writing that seeks the effect of speech; informal.collocuial expression
2008.01.15
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