21 Flashcards
Fallout
the adverse side effects or results of a situation: 落ちる、抜け落ちる、外れて落ちる」のような使い方もできますが「仲たがいする」といった意味にもなります。
またfall out ofのような形で、何かから落ちたことを指す以外にも、「～の状態になる」のような使い方もできます。
“almost as dramatic as the financial scale of the mess is the growing political fallout”
synonyms:
repercussions · [more]
Emaciated
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food:
“she was so emaciated she could hardly stand”
synonyms:
thin · skeletal · bony · wasted · thin as a rake · scrawny · skinny · scraggly · [more
Enumerate
mention (a number of things) one by one:
“there is not space to enumerate all his works”
synonyms:
list · itemize · catalog · set out · set forth · give ·
Map out
plan a route or course of action in detail: map out 【句動】 〔場所を〕地図に精密に示す ～を緻密に計画する
“I mapped out a route over familiar country near home”
synonyms:
outline · set out · lay out · sketch out · trace out · rough out · block out · delineate
Stifle
make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate:
“those in the streets were stifled by the fumes”
synonyms:
very hot · sweltering · [more]
restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion):
“she stifled a giggle” · [more]
synonyms:
suppress · smother
Hat
used to refer to a particular role or occupation of someone who has more than one:
“wearing her scientific hat she is director of a pharmacology research group”
Buy-in
acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy)
Without buy-in from his troops, Gruden’s just another tuned-out coach.
— Tim Keown
Probably the biggest challenge is to increase teacher buy-in.
Ground
give (something abstract) a firm theoretical or practical basis:
“the study of history must be grounded in a thorough knowledge of the past”
synonyms:
base · found
Shortchange
cheat (someone) by giving insufficient money as change:
“I’m sure I was shortchanged at the bar”
synonyms:
swindle · defraud · deceive · trick · dupe · hoodwink · [more]
Ascent
a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill:
“the first ascent of the Matterhorn” · [more]
synonyms:
climb · scaling · conquest · scramble · clamber · trek
an upward slope or path:
“the ascent grew steeper”
synonyms:
(upward) slope
Tweak
improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it:
“engineers tweak the car’s operating systems during the race”
synonyms:
adjust ·
A host of measures
A very large number or collection of measures さまざまな［いろいろな・いろんな・種々の・多様な］方法［やり方］で
Attuned
receptive or aware:波長が合う
“the Department is very attuned politically”
Out of thin air
without warning; “your cousin arrived out of thin air”
car·pal tun·nel syn·drome
painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist, alongside the flexor tendons of the hand. It may be caused by repetitive movements over a long period, or by fluid retention, and is characterized by sensations of tingling, numbness, or burning.
Undermine
to weaken or ruin阻む
Critical mass
the minimum size or amount of something required to start or maintain a venture:
“a communication system is of no value unless there is a critical mass of users”
Daredevil
a reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things:
“spectators watched in horror as the nineteen-year-old daredevil smashed into the ground”
synonyms:
madcap · hothead · [more]
Anyss
a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm (a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface:) 深淵 底なし沼ー
“a rope led down into the dark abyss”
synonyms:
chasm · gorge · ravine · canyon · fissure · rift
A followed by B
A follow B
A の後にB
B の後にA
Remaining
still existing, present, or in use; surviving:
“Lilly was my last remaining close relative” · [more]
synonyms:
residual · surviving · [more]
not yet used, dealt with, or resolved; outstanding:
“they advertised for any remaining creditors to come forward”
synonyms:
unsettled · [more]
Make it through
to survive, to endure (something), to successfully complete (something) without significant stress
Purview (of science)
Scope 活動・権限・関与などの〕範囲、視野
the limit of someone’s responsibility, interest, or activity:
This case falls outside the purview of this particular court.
Some of the bank’s lending operations come under/within the purview of the deputy manager, and some are handled directly by the manager.
Race
move or progress swiftly or at full speed:
“I raced into the house” · [more]
synonyms:
hurry · dash · run · [more]
Lip balm
fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin:リップクリーム
“a skin balm for use after shaving”
synonyms:
ointment · lotion
Quit pro quo
a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something:
“the pardon was a quid pro quo for their help in releasing hostages”
synonyms: 「Quid pro quo」と呼ばれる代償型セクシャルハラスメントは、地位の高い人間がより地位の低い人間に対し、昇進や雇用を約束する代償として性的な行為を要求するタイプのセクシャルハラスメントを指します。
exchange · trade · trade-off · swap · switch · barter · substitute · substitution · [more]
Alchemy
the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir:
“occult sciences, such as alchemy and astrology”
synonyms:
chemistry · magic · sorcery · witchcraft · enchantment
Make all the difference
Make a difference
to be very important : to matter most or very much 大違いである、状況を一変させる、大変効果がある、
The size of the engine can make all the difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes all the difference in the world to me.
To have some effect on something; to cause a change. Will it make a difference if I add the salt before or after I…
To have an impact, especially in a positive way. Graduates, you can make a difference in this world. You can reshape…
Cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy: 嵩張る 下手な 厄介
“cumbersome diving suits”
synonyms:
unwieldy · unmanageable · awkward · clumsy · [more]
slow or complicated and therefore inefficient:
“organizations with cumbersome hierarchical structures”
synonyms:
complicated · complex · involved · inefficient · [more]
Along the way
During the course of an ongoing process.
Epiphany
1 capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ 悟り
2 : an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being
Nestegg
sum of money saved for the future:
“I worked hard to build up a nice little nest egg”
synonyms:
savings · life savings · [more]
Better off
in a more desirable or advantageous position, especially in financial terms:
“the promotion would make her about $750 a year better off” · [more]
Pick one’s brain
To ask one questions in order to obtain detailed information or advice.
You should pick John’s brain sometime. He knows all about car engines.
I’ve just started playing professionally, and I’d love to pick your brains for any tips you might have.
Peddle <-> Pedal
try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from house to house or place to place: Pedal : ペダル
“he peddled art and printing materials around the country”
synonyms:
sell · sell from door to door · hawk · tout · vend · [more]
sell (an illegal drug or stolen item):
“he was arrested after trying to peddle guns”
Shady
situated in or full of shade:
“shady woods”
synonyms:
shaded · shadowy · dark · dim · sunless · sheltered · [more]
giving shade from sunlight:
“they sprawled under a shady carob tree”
informal
of doubtful honesty or legality:
“he was involved in his grandmother’s shady deals”
synonyms:
suspicious · suspect · questionable · dubious ·
Anomaly
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected:
“there are a number of anomalies in the present system” · [more]
synonyms:
oddity · peculiarity · [more]
Flap
of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly:
“a pheasant flapped its wings” · [more]
synonyms:
beat · flutter · [more]
Bow out
withdraw or retire from an activity or role:
“she handed in a resignation letter, deciding it was an appropriate time for her to bow out” · [more]
synonyms:
withdraw from · resign from · retire from · step down from · get out of · pull out of
Meager
of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality:
“they were forced to supplement their meager earnings” · [more]
synonyms:
inadequate · scanty · scant · paltry · limited · [more]
(of a person or animal) lean; thin:
“a tall, meager man”
synonyms:
thin · thin as a rake · lean · skinny · spare
