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18216.what counts in(重要なのは)
It seems like basic common sense that what counts in is productivity per hour worked.
18217.sheer number(絶対数、数そのもの)
As they were overwhelmed by the sheer number, there was not an option for them to attack.
18218.past master(達人、名人、エキスパート)
I know some people who are past masters at the art of appearing to be busy..
18219.feel compelled to(~をせざるを得ないと感じる)
People feel compelled to lie about their busyness.
18220.equivalent to(~に相当する、~と同等の)
Being busy is equivalent to "leading a life of significance".
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It seems like basic common sense that what counts in is productivity per hour worked.
18217.sheer number(絶対数、数そのもの)
As they were overwhelmed by the sheer number, there was not an option for them to attack.
18218.past master(達人、名人、エキスパート)
I know some people who are past masters at the art of appearing to be busy..
18219.feel compelled to(~をせざるを得ないと感じる)
People feel compelled to lie about their busyness.
18220.equivalent to(~に相当する、~と同等の)
Being busy is equivalent to "leading a life of significance".
今日の英語ニュースを聞こう!NHK WORLD Daily News
