英語15

英語15


oriented 志向の
directed towards or interested in something:
Countries with more globally oriented economies have higher levels of information technology investment.
Sports-oriented group

runner up 準優勝
a competitor or team taking second place in a contest.
"he was runner-up in the 200 m individual medley"

no matter what 何があっても
If you say that you are going to do something no matter what, you are emphasizing that you are definitely going to do it
no matter what I will complete the assignment soon


audit sth を監査する
conduct an official financial inspection of (a company or its accounts).
"unlimited companies must also have their accounts audited"

in the spotlight 注目を集める
Someone or something that is in the spotlight is getting a great deal of public attention.
Webb is back in the spotlight.

woozy 頭がぼんやりした
feeling weak or ill and unable to think clearly:
I was still woozy from flu/the anaesthetic/the medication/the wine.

go for sth に向けて頑張る
try to have or achieve something:
She tripped me as I went for the ball.
The Russian relay team will again be going for the gold medal at the Olympic Games.

flunk sth を落とす
fail to reach the required standard in (an examination, test, or course of study).
"I flunked biology in the tenth grade"

finish up sth を終える
complete an action or process.
"he hadn't finished up the paperwork on it"

on the rise 上昇中
becoming greater or more numerous; increasing.
"prices were on the rise"

talk up sth のことについてよく話す
discuss someone or something in a way that makes them seem more interesting or attractive.
"he is talking up the company to stock analysts"
I can talk you up as long as you pay me money.


dumpling 餃子
a small tasted ball of dough (usually made with suet) which may be boiled, fried
Steamed dumplings are a favourite Chinese breakfast food.


dough 小麦の生地
flour mixed with water and often yeast, fat, or sugar, so that it is ready for baking:
bread dough

非難して古臭い
old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society:
It will take many years to modernize these antiquated industries


prudent 慎重な
caring and avoid risks
It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it.


force sb に無理やりさせる
to do what someone else wants you to do, usually unwillingly:
Eventually they were forced to bow to public pressure and reform the tax.

unparalleled 唯一無二の
having no equal; better or greater than any other:
We have an unparalleled record of solid growth.


preferential 優遇された
something that someone is given is better than what other people receive:
Inmates claimed that some prisoners had received preferential treatment.

multiply sthをかける
to add a number to itself a particular number of times:
If you multiply 7 by 15 you get 105.
You can’t multiply zero silly

disrespectful 失礼な
showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite.
"a deeply disrespectful attitude towards women


nothing but
only sth
He has nothing but praise for the managers at his company.
You’re nothing but a thief.
He is nothing but shit

comfort zone
a situation where one feels comfortable or at ease
escape to comfort zone

driveway
a private area in front of a house or other building onto which you can drive and park your car
A red van was parked in the driveway in front of the garage.

独裁政治
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
"refugees fleeing tyranny and oppression"



deadlock
a situation in which agreement in an argument cannot be reached
Once again the talks have ended in deadlock.


social credit
a national credit rating being developed by the China.
you deserve great social credit

yellowish
slightly yellow:

tap
to hit something lightly
She tapped the back of his hand.

cash out
sell an investment:


carol
a happy or religious song, usually one sung at Christmas:


have time left
Have some time
There has still two minutes left

on my own
unaccompanied by others
I have to do things on my own"


special offer
one of campaign that is sold at a lower than usual price

take the time to do
to make the effort to do something:
She didn't even take the time to wish me good morning.

behind sb
be supportive of someone.
Whatever you decide to do, I'm behind you completely.

spare time
time when you are not working
What do you like to do in your spare time?

hone sth
refine sth over a period of time.
some of the best players in the world honed their skills playing street football


opt for sth
choose it or decide to do it in preference to anything else.
I opted for this method

get away
escape.
Stevie was caught, but the rest of us got away


sb temp
work as a temporary employee.
Suzanne was temping as a secretary"

take pride
feel pride about
You should take more pride in your appearance.

at this point
At the present moment
At this point, we are the best ranked football team in the country.


fall into sth
gradually get into a particular condition,
Over the years the house had fallen into disrepair.

petty
not important and not worth giving attention to:
Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.

complaint  
a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
I intend to make an official complaint

on the way
happening or arriving soon:
They have three kids, and another on the way.


get down to
begin to do something.
"let's get down to business"

dump
end a romantic relationship
If he's so awful, why don't you just dump him?


see
meet or visit someone
We're seeing friends this weekend.
No one has seen much of him since he got married.


see sth
to understand, know, or realize:
They didn't see the need to notify their members of the changes in writing.

have off
have a holiday
I'm having a fortnight off in July

dressy
appropriate to somewhat formal occasions:
an outfit that's a little too dressy for office wear.

affiliate
connected with a group or organization:
She was admitted into the Chicago Medical School, then affiliated with Northwestern University.


sb job hunt
seek employment.
"he was given advice on job-hunting"
I am job hunting these days

deep fly
fry food in an amount of fat or oil
deep-fry the potatoes in small batches until golden brown

make it
manage to arrive on time
We just made it in time for the wedding.

sth swamp
cover a place with a large amount of water:
High tides have swamped the coast.
The boat was swamped by an enormous wave.

lucrative
producing a great deal of profit.
a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian"

against rules
forbidden by rules.
it was against the rules to leave the dormitory after midnight


runny
more liquid than is usual

sachet
a small plastic or package containing a small amount
a sachet of shampoo

frank
open, honest, and direct in speech
a long and frank discussion

hussy
a women who behaves inappropriate or disrespectful way
you are real hussy

physique
the shape and size of a human body:
He has a very powerful, muscular physique.

dexterous
having the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands
a dexterous movement

hearty
especially of food in large amounts
We ate a hearty breakfast before we set off.

humiliate
make someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their pride.
you'll humiliate me in front of the whole school!

along the way
during a process or series of events
He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the way.

shadow
to follow someone closely:
Matsuoka was shadowed by a security officer.

best regards
cordially, best wishes for formal situation
I wish you could do it ,best regards ...

weekly
occurring once a week.

detached
not show any interest
She seemed a bit detached, as if her mind were on other things.

uncivilized 非常識な
impolite bad-mannered.
"forgive me for my apparent rudeness, it was most uncivilized of me"

dig sth を突っ込む
to press or push strongly:
He dug his hand into his pocket, searching for a quarter.
Somebody dug their heel into my foot

skyrocket が急上昇する
(of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly.
"the cost of the welfare system has skyrocketed"

stick around 留まる
remain in or near a place.
"I'd like to stick around and watch the game"

account for sth を占める
form the total of something:
Students account for the vast majority of our customers.

indecisive 優柔不断な
not good at making decisions:
He is widely thought to be an indecisive leader.

sb lie down が横になる
to move into a position in which your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest:
He lay down on the bed and tried to relax.


move in入居する
go to a different place and begin to live or work there:
High business taxes prevent new businesses from moving in.

conserve sth を大切に使う
prevent the wasteful overuse of resource
To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our heating.
Industry should conserve more water


vibrant 活気に満ちた
full of energy and life.
"a vibrant cosmopolitan city

half asleep 半分起きた
neither fully asleep nor awake
I’m still half asleep

sucky クソな
very bad or unpleasant.
"her sucky state job"

slimy スライム状の
covered in slime

to the touch 触った感じ
when touched.
"the ankle was swollen and painful to the touch

uncollected 未回収の
not collected or claimed.
"the reward remained uncollected

balance sth のバランスをとる
compare the value of (one thing) with another.
"the cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits"
balance work and family life

sth consolidate が統合する
combine several things, especially businesses,
The two firms consolidated to form a single company.

settlement 支払い
the action of paying money to someone:
The settlement of his debts took him several months.

stinky くさい
having a strong or unpleasant smell.
"stinky cheese"

good for nothing 役に立たない人
a person who is lazy and not helpful or useful:
She told him he was a lazy good-for-nothing and should get a job.

suck sthを吸い出す
Vacuum sth well
It’s not sucking up well
It sucks poison from the wound


embryonic
starting to develop
The project is still at an embryonic stage.

unethical
not morally acceptable:
unethical business practices

handicapped
a part of their body has been permanently damaged


in the middle of sth
be busy with an activity
Someone phoned when I was in the middle of bathing the baby.

stress over sth
feel worried and nervous:
Don't stress over it - we'll soon get it sorted out.

volume of
the amount of something in general
It's the sheer volume of traffic in the city
"the sewer could not cope with the volume of rainwater"

whereabout
the place where someone or something is.
"his whereabouts remain secret"

realistically
according to the facts and what is possible:

go over sth
look at something in a careful or detailed way:
I always go over my notes just before I go into an exam.

on the line
speaking on the telephone:


in need of sth
you need it or ought to have it.
I was all right but in need of rest

please sb
to make someone feel happy
Nothing pleased him.
She tried to please everybody.

top priority
greatest importance.
Please correct this at top priority.
Let’s make it our top priority

resend sth
to send a text message, an email again
I am going to resend this email.

supplement sth
add an extra element or amount to.
"I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income"

in the mood
feel like doing
I'm not in the mood for a party


get off sth
leave a place
I got off work early today.
We should get off this topic.

transfer
move from one place to another.
transfer to another means of transport

alteration
the action of altering
"careful alteration of old buildings"
A sudden alteration

sb cheer
to give a loud shout of approval
He was cheering for the other side.


consultation
a meeting with an expert
I made the decision in consultation with her.

give sb a hand
help someone in an action
Give me a hand, will you?

a whole lot  
a large number
He talks a whole lot of nonsense.
Things were about to get a whole lot worse.
He didn't like them a whole lot.
There's not a whole lot I can do.

specifically
for a particular purpose
These jeans were designed specifically for women.
We went to New York specifically to visit the Metropolitan Museum.

worrisome  
causing anxiety or concern.
"a worrisome problem"


choppy
sounds are unclear
Your voice is a bit choppy


handwriting
a person's particular style of writing.
My handwriting is messy and terrible

scornful
feeling scorn for something:
They are openly scornful of the new plans.

guilty
you feel that you have done something wrong:
I feel so guilty about forgetting your birthday.

bend sth
move part of your body so that it is not upright
She bent her head.
Bend your knees, but keep your back straight.

observation
a remark about something that you have noticed:
The book is full of interesting observations

exert sth
use something such as authority, power,
If you were to exert your influence they might change their decision.

mandatory
required by law
"wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists"

recreation
enjoying yourself when you are not working:
His favourite recreations are golf and playing Scrabble.

virtually
nearly
the disease destroyed virtually all the vineyards in Orange County

pioneer sth
be the first to use a new method
"the technique was pioneered by a Swiss doctor in the 1930s"
He pioneered the sales of motor insurance



mimic sth
copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves
She was mimicking the various people in our office.

radius
the length of a straight line from the center of a circle
within a one-mile radius of the house

array
large group of things or people, especially one that is attractive
There was a splendid array of food on the table.
They sat before an array of microphones and cameras.


touchy
easily offended or upset:
You have to be careful what you say to Kevin - he's rather touchy.

visionary
thinking about or planning the future with imagination
"a visionary leader"

have yet to do
something has not happened up to the present time
The film has yet to open.


sour  
to become unpleasant or unfriendly:
This incident has soured relations between the two countries.

burnout
devoid of motivation
People experiencing burnout often don't see any hope of positive change in their situations.

chewy
needs to be chewed a lot
The meat was tasteless and chewy.


greasy
covered with, grease.
"he wiped his greasy fingers"

intricate
very complicated or detailed.
"an intricate network of canals"

bland
of food or drink unseasoned
"a bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish


mushy
soft and having no firm shape
Cook the lentils until they are mushy.

slimy
covered in slime
slimy seaweed


afflict sth を苦しめる
If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they suffer from it:
It is an illness that afflicts women more than men.
a country afflicted by civil war


stale 新鮮でない
(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
"stale bread"

moisturize sth を湿らせる
make (something, especially the skin) less dry.
"revitalize your face, moisturize your skin"

slick ツルツルした
smooth, wet and slippery (= difficult to move on without sliding):
The car skidded badly on the slick road surface.


hazy かすんだ
covered by a haze.
"it was a beautiful day but quite hazy"

deafening 耳をつんざくような
(of a noise) so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else.
"the music reached a deafening crescendo"

sink or swim 生きるか死ぬか
a situation in which you will fail if you do not make a lot of effort:
When we started the business, it was sink or swim.

concern sb を心配させる
make (someone) anxious or worried.
"the roof of the barn concerns me because eventually it will fall in"

excessive 過剰な
more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
"he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy"

pin sth をとめる
attach or fasten with a pin or pins.
"he pinned the badge on to his lapel"
pin the comment

pacify sth の怒りを鎮める
cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied:
He pacified his crying child with a bottle.
It was difficult for the police to pacify the angry crowd.

discard sth を捨てる
get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable.
"Hilary bundled up the clothes she had discarded"

ubiquitous 至る所にある
seeming to be everywhere:
Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is the ubiquitous denim.

artisan 職人の
made in a traditional way by someone who is skilled with their hands:
artisan bread/cheese

hold onto  をつかむ
to hold something tightly or carefully so that you do not drop it or do not fall
Hold on to the seat in front when we go round the corner.
Hold onto your bag, won’t you?


clerical 事務の
relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.
"a clerical assistant"

assistant 助手
a person who helps in particular work.
"a care assistant"


industrious 勤勉な
diligent and hard-working.
"an industrious people striving to make their country prosperous"

buzzword 流行語
a word or phrase, , that is fashionable at a particular time or in a particular context.
"the latest buzzword in international travel is ‘ecotourism’"


carcinogenic 発がん性のある
having the potential to cause cancer.
Carcinogenic chemical benzene found in hundreds of US personal

remote 可能性が低い
have a slight possibility
a remote possibility
The chances of a visit by Martians to Earth are remote.

dread sth を恐れる
feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:
He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.


parallel  類似点
something very similar to something else, or a similarity between two things:
I'm trying to see if there are any obvious parallels between the two cases.


sb scheme が陰謀する
to make clever, secret plans that often deceive others:
All her assistants were scheming against her.

outlook 今後の見通し
the likely future situation:
The outlook for the economy is bleak.


responsive すぐ反応する
reacting quickly and positively.
"a flexible service that is responsive to changing social patterns"

catalyst 変化を促すきっかけ
an event or person that causes great change:
The high suicide rate acted as a catalyst for change in the prison system.

malnutrition 栄養失調
lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat
"nearly 67% of the country's population suffers from malnutrition"

suppress sth を抑える
prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain.
"she could not suppress a rising panic"


optimum 最適な
likely to bring success or advantage:
A mixture of selected funds is an optimum choice for future security and return on investment.

monentum 勢い
the force that keeps an object moving:
Once you push it, it keeps going under its own momentum.
The spacecraft will fly around the earth to gain/gather momentum for its trip to Jupiter.

credible 信用できる
able to be believed; convincing.
"few people found his story credible"

predecessor 前任者
someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series:
My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.


mindful 心に留める
careful not to forget about something:
Mindful of the poor road conditions, she reduced her speed to 30 mph.

philosopher 哲学者
someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life:
Plato was a Greek philosopher.

naive
showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
"the rather naive young man had been totally misled"


obsess sth
you think about it  all the time:
She used to obsess about her weight.
the individual is not obsessed with it.

rewarding
providing satisfaction.
skiing can be hugely rewarding


strike a balance
choose a moderate course.
she's decided to strike a balance between fashionable and accessible


consolation
something that makes someone who is sad feel better:
I just offered a few words of consolation.

rectangle ˈrek.tæŋ.ɡəl/
a flat shape with four 90° angles and four sides
The rectangle is 5 cm long and 1.9 cm wide.

area
the extent of a surface
the area of a triangle


times sth by sth
multiply a number
"you times the six by four to get twenty-four"


periodic
occurring at intervals.
"the periodic visits she made to her father"

innate
one that you were born with,
Cyril's most impressive quality was his innate goodness.

goodness
the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health
preserve milk's goodness

goodness
the personal quality of being morally good:
Mother Teresa's goodness is an example to us all.

homing instinct
relating to the ability of some animals to find their way home:

pigment
the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue.
carotenoid pigments

torn
finding it difficult to choose between two possibilities:
I was torn. Part of me wanted to leave, and part wanted to stay.

creed
religious beliefs
The law forbids discrimination because of race, color, or creed.

sth migrate
animals travel to a different place
These animals migrate annually in search of food.

conform to sth
obey a rule
Before buying the baby's car seat , make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards.

inventive
having the ability to create or design new things
the most inventive composer of his time

like-minded
share the same opinions, ideas, or interests:


transform sth
to change completely sth
Computers have transformed the way work is done.

assault sth
attack someone violently:
assaulting a police officer.

deal  
distribute cards in an orderly rotation
the cards were dealt for the last hand


dictator
a person who gives orders as if they have complete power:
My boss is kind of a dictator.

Simply put
giving the basic facts about a complicated situation.
Simply put, IT can be described as people interacting with data through infrastructure.

problematic
full of problems or difficulties:

adverse
preventing success or development;
taxes are having an adverse effect on production"

address sth
to deal with a particular problem
It is time to address the budget deficit.
How does the organization address the problems identified?

potentially
with the capacity to happen in the future.
"newly available oil might potentially create a drop in prices"


shifting
changing all the time:

cohesive
united and working together effectively:
a cohesive group



conspicuous
very noticeable that is not wanted:
In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.

intrude
go into a place in which you are not wanted
don’t intrude into my privacy


manifold
many and of several different types:
Despite her manifold faults, she was a strong leader.

burgeoning
developing quickly:
the burgeoning communications industry.

inclusive
including all the services or items
menus stating fully inclusive prices


documentation  
material that provides official information

locate sth
discover the exact place
engineers were working to locate the fault

deliberate
done intentionally.
"a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict"


plot sth
make marks to show the position,
Radar operators plotted the course of the incoming missile.

briefly
for a short time:
We chatted briefly about the weather.


distributor
an agent who supplies goods to retailers.
a sports goods distributor

persistent
lasting for a long time
a persistent smell


in relation to
in connection with
She checked the map to see where Miami is in relation to Orlando.


authentic
genuine.
"the letter is now accepted as an authentic document"

bright
intelligent and quick to learn
They were bright children, always asking questions.

likewise
in the same way:
Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.

feasible
possible to do easily
it is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display


redeem sth
to get something back
She managed to save enough money to redeem her jewellery from the pawn shop.
Redeem this coupon for a free cup of coffee.

forward looking 未来志向の
considering future developments when making plans, especially in relation
They need a more forward-looking approach that emphasizes energy efficiency,


sth malfunction が故障する
(of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally.
"the unit is clearly malfunctioning"


overweight 太った
above a weight considered normal or desirable.
"she was a stone overweight"

eligible の資格がある
having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
"customers who are eligible for discounts"



proofread sth を校正する
find and correct mistakes in text before it is printed or put online
Tondra proofreads (books) for a small publishing company.

assorted 詰め合わせの
consisting of various types mixed together:
a case of assorted wines

credential 証明書
a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background
"recruitment is based mainly on academic credentials"

interoffice 会社内の
between or involving the different parts of a company:
She discovered the papers in her interoffice mail.

distraction 気を散らすこと
something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else:
I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.

forward sth を転送する
send (a letter or email) on to a further destination.
"my emails were forwarded to a friend"

on occasion 時々
sometimes, but not often:
He has, on occasion, made a small mistake.

basis 基準
principles according to which an activity or process is carried on.
"she needed coaching on a regular basis"
on a monthly basis

native 原産の
used to refer to plants and animals that grow naturally in a place
The horse is not native to America - it was introduced by the Spanish.

a battery of 一式の
a number of things of a similar type:
In the kitchen an impressive battery of stainless steel utensils hangs on the wall.
He took a battery of tests.



cover sth を含む
include someone or something:
The travel guide covers all the museums and historic places.
the fees covers lunch

descending 下降的な
group of numbers, dates, words, etc, have been arranged from largest to smallest.
In descending order


outgoing まもなく引退する
leaving an office or position.
"the outgoing Prime Minister"

dilute sth を薄める
make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.
"bleach can be diluted with cold water"

centerpiece 最も重要なもの
the most important or attractive part or feature of something:
The reduction of crime levels is the centrepiece of the president's domestic policies.

cubicle 個室
a small partitioned-off area of a room, for example one containing a shower or toilet, or a desk in an office.
"each cubicle is equipped with a PC and printer,

inaugural 初開催の
marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.
"his inaugural concert as Music Director"

custodian 管理人
a person with responsibility for protecting or taking care of something or keeping something in good condition:
the custodian of a museum/castle


itemize sth 項目別にする
present as a list of individual items.
"I have itemized the morning's tasks"


exponentially 急速に
(with reference to an increase) more and more rapidly.
"our business has been growing exponentially"

workload 仕事量
the amount of work to be done by someone or something.
"he had been given three deputies to ease his workload"

token あかし
a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality
"I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation"
a token of our appreciation

exclusively に限定して
only:
This offer is available exclusively to our established customers.
an exclusively female audience

unit 一戸
a single apartment in a bigger building:
The old house has been divided up into three rental units.
vacant unit

understaffed 人手不足の
(of an organization, department, etc.) having too few staff members to operate effectively.
"an understaffed hospital"

voluntary 自発的な
done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
"we are funded by voluntary contributions"

municipal 市の
relating to a town or district or its governing body.
"municipal offices"

verify sth を証明する
prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct:
Are you able to verify your account

adjacent に隣してる
next to or adjoining something else.
"adjacent rooms"
The restaurant is adjacent to the bank

hands-on 実践的な
has done or used it rather than just read or learned about it:
Many employers consider hands-on experience to be as useful as academic qualifications.

at the last minute 直前に
the latest possible time before an event.
"the visit was cancelled at the last minute"

misplace sth を置き間違える
put (an object) in the wrong place and so lose it temporarily.
"I'm sure the jewellery has just been misplaced, and not stolen"

specification 仕様書　
a detailed description of how something should be done, made, etc.:
All products are made exactly to the customer's specifications.

in for a treat 楽しみが待っている
used for saying that you know someone is going to enjoy something
The public is in for a treat when this new show opens
Sounds good. You’re in for a treat!

first come first served basis 先着順
used to indicate that people will be dealt with strictly in the order in which they arrive or apply.
"tickets are available on a first come, first served basis"

inclement 寒冷な
(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet.
"walkers should be prepared for inclement weather"

overhead 頭上の
above your head, usually in the sky:
overhead cables
overhead compartment

showcase sth お披露目する
show the best qualities or parts of something:
The main aim of the exhibition is to showcase British design.

discontinued 製造中止の
(of a product) no longer available or produced.
"discontinued fabrics"

proficiency 優れたスキル
a high degree of skill; expertise.
"he demonstrated his proficiency in Chinese"
the proficiency in mathematics

clue 手掛かり
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime.
"police officers are still searching for clues"
have no clue

preference 好み
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
"her preference for white wine"
meal preference

coverage 取材
the reporting of a particular important event or subject:
What did you think of the BBC's election coverage?
media coverage

refreshment 軽食
a light snack or drink.
"light refreshments are available"

revenue 収益
the income that a government or company receives regularly:
Taxes provide most of the government's revenue.

fat-free 無脂肪の
(of a food) not containing animal or vegetable fats.
"virtually fat-free yogurt"

premise 建物の敷地
a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.
"the company has moved to new premises"
on the premises

workforce 従業員数
the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.:
The majority of factories in the region have a workforce of 50 to 100 (people).

abridged  短縮された
(of a piece of writing) having been shortened.
"an abridged text of the speech"



out of shape 体調悪い
not physically healthy enough for difficult exercise
I'm so out of shape that I get out of breath climbing the stairs.

set a date 日付を決める
decide on a day for some event  
They have not yet set a date for the trial.
let’s set a date for excursion

electronically オンラインで
using or involving an electronic device:
electronically generated graphics
electronically stored information


price range
the amount of money that you can afford to pay for something:
The price range varies from $50 to thousands of dollars.



inventory 在庫
a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
can you take inventory

receptionist 受付係
a person who works in a hotel, office, etc., who answers the phone and helps guests or visitors when they arrive:
When you get here, the receptionist will direct you to my office


go ahead どうぞ
said to someone in order to give them permission
"Could I ask you a rather personal question?" "Sure, go ahead.
You should go ahead

grand 1000ドル
a thousand dollars or pounds.
"he gets thirty-five grand a year"


go over sth を確認する
to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way
He went over to you to ask directions.
We’re going to go over our plan later.

newly launched 新たに発売された
start to sell recently
this product is newly launched


take over sth を代わりにやる
to begin to do something that someone else was doing
Can you take over the cooking while I walk the dog?

on my way の途中で
in the process of leaving.
"he paused on his way out of the room"
On your way out


pay sb a visit を訪れる
go somewhere to visit (someone)
She paid me a visit while I was in the hospital.



optional 任意の
a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.
"optional accessories include a battery charger and shoulder strap"

wait and see まってみる
wait to find out what will happen before doing something.
"we will have to wait and see what happens

like never before 今までなかったように
in a way that has never been possible before:
Satellite technology offers the opportunity, like never before, for continuous television coverage of major international events.

-ish っぽい
used to form adjectives to give the meaning to some degree; fairly:
He had a sort of reddish beard.
She was oldish - about 60, I'd say.
We'll start at sevenish (= about seven o'clock).

unintelligible 訳のわからない
impossible to understand
If this is unintelligible to you go back to elementary school.

preachy 説教じみた
sounding as if you want to give someone moral advice:
How do you address social issues without being preachy?


household  世帯の
relating to a house the people who live there:
Public housing tenants are required to pay 30 per cent of their household income for rent.
It's no surprise that household debt is rising.

chore 家事
a routine task, especially a household one.
"the early risers were up and about, doing their chores"


nimble 器用で素早い
quick and exact either in movement or thoughts:
nimble fingers/feet
His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my computer.

scrape 擦り傷
an injury or mark caused by scraping.
"there was a long, shallow scrape on his shin


unfinished まだ終わってない
not finished or concluded
please don’t dispose of the unfinished tea
leave my work unfinished

exporter 輸出者
a person, country, or company that sends goods or services to another country for sale.
"Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of sugar"

sth economize が節約する
try to save money by reducing the amount that you are spending:
You could economize on food by not eating in restaurants all the time.
A lot of companies are trying to economize by not taking on new staff.


artistry 芸術性
great skill in creating or performing something, such as in writing, music, sport, etc.:
You have to admire the artistry of her novels.


filthy 超不潔な
disgustingly dirty.
"a filthy hospital with no sanitation"

parched からから乾いた
extremely thirsty.
"I'm parched—I'll die without a drink"


(of money or time) usefully or profitably expended.
"time spent in taking stock is time well spent"Last day of the Olympics well spent

scalp 頭皮
the skin covering the head, excluding the face.
"hair tonics will improve the condition of your hair and scalp"

get accepted 受かる
pass the entrance exam
Yup! I got accepted into the University of Tokyo!

sth pile up が増える
to increase in amount
The work was piling up, and I decided I had to go in to the office on the weekend.


suggest sth 提案する
to mention an idea
I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.
formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?
I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.

indifference 無関心
lack of interest in someone or something:
Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.

on schedule 予定通り
at the time expected on time
The bus arrived on schedule.


evidently 明らかに
it would seem that.
"evidently Mrs Smith thought differently"

one-up sb を出し抜く
get an advantage over someone by doing something better, more extreme, etc. than them
They were trying to one-up each other over who had had the worst year.
Every governor is one upping the other governor on how tough they can get.

so it seems そうらしい　
used to say that one thinks that something is true "Are we on schedule?" "So it seems."


uncommon 珍しい
out of the ordinary; unusual.
"prostate cancer is not uncommon in men over 60"

look on 何もせず見る、傍観
watch without getting involved.
"Cameron was looking on and making no move to help"

repel sth を追い払う
force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you:
It is not true that eating garlic repels mosquitoes.

drive away sth を追い払う
force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive
The store's high prices are driving away customers.

get down to sth に取り掛かる
begin to do or give serious attention to something.
"let's get down to business"

make it a rule することにしてる
act according to a principle:
I make it a rule not to eat fatty foods.

prep sth を準備する
prepare (something); make ready.
"scores of volunteers help prep the food"

hand wash sth を手洗いする
wash (something) by hand rather than using machine.
"delicate articles should always be hand-washed to avoid any damage


side with sth に寄り添う
support the opinions or actions of (someone)
She sided with her friend in the argument.

randomely適当に
without method or conscious decision; indiscriminately.
The books were randomly arranged on the shelves.

tone-deaf 音痴な
(of a person) unable to perceive differences of musical pitch accurately.
"Henry wasn't really very musical but Ivy was tone-deaf"

shiny 輝いた
reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished.
"shiny hair" shiny Pokémon

sth flow が流れる
move steadily and continuously in a current or stream.
"from here the river flows north"
Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.

tanned 焼けた
(of a person) having brown or darkened skin after exposure to the sun.
"he looks tanned and healthy"

reel in sth を釣りあげる
you pull it towards you by winding around a reel the wire or line that it is attached to.
Gleacher reeled in the first fish.

makeover 変身
a complete transformation of the appearance of someone or something.
"win one of our special pampering makeovers

do hair 髪を整える
to arrange your hair​/​paint your fingernails etc.
She was sitting in front of the mirror doing her hair.

split ends 枝毛
a tip of a person's hair which has split from dryness or ill-treatment.
"I've got very bad split ends"

frizzy 縮れた
(of hair) very curly and not smooth or shiny:
My hair goes all frizzy if it gets rained on.

sth itch がかゆい
have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails:
I can't wear wool - it makes me itch

flashy 派手な
looking too bright, big, and expensive in a way that is intended to get attention and admiration:
flashy clothes

sb bulk が体重を増やす
to make your body bigger and heavier, especially by gaining more muscle:
This season he has bulked up to 230 pounds.

trim sth をカットする
make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts.
"trim the grass using a sharp mower"

eczema
a skin condition in which areas of the skin become red, rough, and sore and make you want to rub them:
As a youngy boy he suffered from eczema.U

provocative
causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
"a provocative article"


caked こびりついた
to cover something or someone thickly with a substance that then dries out:
The men were caked in layers of filth and grime.
A pair of shoes caked with mad

picky 選り好みする
Someone who is picky is very careful about choosing only what they like:
The children are such picky  eaters.

roadblock 道路の障害物
a barrier or barricade on a road, especially one set up by the authorities to stop and examine traffic.
"police roadblocks"

hold the ground その場に待機する
to not move when someone attacks you or is going to attack you
hold your ground not to be found by someone


get a refund 返金もらう
to return something you have bought to a shop:
Is it too small? Take it back and get a refund.

sb make up が仲直りする
forgive someone and be friendly with them again after an argument or disagreement:
They kissed and made up, as usual.

on duty 勤務してる
engaged in one's regular work.
"there were only two doctors on duty that night"

early 早めに
before the usual or expected time.
"I was planning to finish work early today"

take attendance 出席とる
: make a record of who is present
The teacher takes attendance every day.

growl が吠える
to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger:
The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles.

go into sth を始める
to start an activity, or start to be in a particular state or condition:
The drug is still being tested and will not go into commercial production for at least two years.




sweet tooth甘党
a great liking for sweet-tasting foods.
"add more sugar if you have a sweet tooth

stuffed 詰まった
filled with some material:
Children love stuffed animals.
Stuffed cabbage

put my heart and soul into sth
to make a lot of effort to do something:
She puts her heart and soul into her work.

helping 一盛り
an amount of food given to one person at one time:
a large helping of pasta

appetizer 前菜
a small amount of food eaten before a meal:
At 6.30 everyone gathered for drinks and appetizers in the lounge.

order out for sth の出前を頼む
order food that is ready to eat to be brought to your home or to the place where you work:
We stayed home, ordered out for pizza, and watched a movie on demand.


have an affair 浮気する
engage in a secret sexual relationship despite one simultaneously being married
Did you hear that Rachel had an affair?

mix up  混乱させる間違い
a mistake that causes confusion
There was a mix-up at the office and we all received the wrong forms.

bed hair 寝癖
The hair that you have when you wake up, often jumbled.
Oh my gosh that bed hair Jennifer had when she woke up was so cute!

down sth を飲み干す
to eat or drink something quickly:
He'd downed four beers before I'd finished one.

puffy 腫れた
If the skin around your eyes is puffy, it is slightly swollen:
His eyes were still puffy with sleep.

in the back of の後ろに
behind sth
The garbage cans are in back of the house.

make-up メイク
cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance.
"she came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy make-up"


nick 小さい傷
a small cut or notch.
"a small nick on his wrist"

in the nick of time
at the last possible moment:
We got there just in the nick of time

feel up sb の体を性的に触る
to touch someone sexually, especially someone you do not know
That's the second time she's been felt up on the Metro.

come with sth がついてくる
to be provided together with something
come with an instruction manual

convinced 確信してる
you feel sure that it is true.
He was convinced that I was part of the problem.

sand sth
to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough
Sand the door thoroughly before starting to paint.

go out of ones way to do
try very hard to do something especially for someone else:
They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

start off
cause something to begin to operate
He started off at 50 dollars a day

vulnerable
able to be easily physically, emotionally hurt,
I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.

read over sth
read something quickly from the beginning to the end, especially to find mistakes:
Always read over your work when you've finished.

overhear sth
hear what other people are saying unintentionally
I overheard a funny conversation on the bus this morning.



sth come in
If a fashion or product comes in, it becomes available or popular:
Flared trousers first came in during the 1970s.

mother nature
nature or weather considered as a force that has power over human beings

patronage
the support given to an organization by someone
The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local business people.

autograph sth
write your signature on something for someone else
I got her to autograph my T-shirt.