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Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/30)

2024年09月30日 | Daily Vocabulary
32986.show up (約束や集まりに現れる)to arrive, especially at the place where someone is waiting for you 類義語 turn up /to make it possible to see or notice something that was not clear before 
Marcia showed up to class late again today.
32987.suspicious(疑わし) thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest 
.I'm a little suspicious of the guy in sunglasses. 
32988.exaggerate(誇張する)to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is 
 Don’t exaggerate. Tell me what really happened.
32989.mislead(判断を誤らせる、誤解させる) to make someone believe something that is not true by giving them information that is false or not complete 
 I’m sorry I misled you.I'm not really a millionaire
32990.whie lie (罪のないうそ、儀礼的なお世辞)a lie that you tell someone in order to protect them or avoid hurting their feelings 
I didn't think a little white lie would turn into such a big problem. 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/29)

2024年09月29日 | Daily Vocabulary
32981.crave(切望する、しきりに欲しがる)to have an extremely strong desire for something 
When it's late and I'm hungry, I always crave ramen.
32982.slightly(少し、わずかに)a little 
Mary, could you turn your head slightly to the left. 
32983.nibble(少しずつかじる)to eat small amounts of food by taking very small bites  
Mice are so cute when they’re nibbling on cheese.
32984.clean up(きれいにかたずける、一掃する) to make a place completely clean and tidy 
 Peter!Get in here and clean up this mess right now!
32985.line up(一列に並ぶ、並べる)  if people line up, or if you line them up, they stand in a row or line, or you make them do this /to arrange things in a row 
There are so many people lining up to take picture with the mascot. 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/28

2024年09月28日 | Daily Vocabulary
32976.bold  move(大胆な行動)
That was a bold move. You must be very brave to do that. Or very foolish.
32977.surgeon(外科医)a doctor who does operations in a hospital 
My cousin grew up to be a surgeon. She used to be so clumsy as a kid.
32978.discipline(訓練、自制心、規律)a way of training someone so that they learn to control their behaviour and obey rules 
It takes discipline to become a world--class swimmer.
32979.build up(体を強くする) if something builds up somewhere, or if you build it up, it gradually becomes bigger or greater 
It'll take a while to build up my strength after my surgery.
32980.hard working(勤勉な、一生懸命な)working with a lot of effort 類義語 industrious 
I've never met anyone more hardworking than you. 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/27)

2024年09月27日 | Daily Vocabulary
32971.overcrowd(過度に込み合う、集まりすぎるようにする)
Keep slides simple and avoid overcrowding them with text.
32972.compelling(説得力のある) very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attention 
It is hard to find a more compelling reason to quit smoking than the fact that it affects your children's health 
32973.fraud(詐欺)the crime of deceiving people in order to gain something such as money or goods 
We need to see your ID prevent fraud. We apologize for the inconvenience.
32974.posture(姿勢)the way you position your body when sitting or standing 
As I get older, I'M getting to understand the importance of good posture.
32975.only to (~しただけ) used to say that someone did something, with a disappointing or surprising result 
She applied for a job only to be rejected. 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/26)

2024年09月26日 | Daily Vocabulary
32966.make a fresh start(気持ちを切替る)when you start something again in a completely new and different way after being unsuccessful 
Forget the past and make a fresh start . Things will get better..
32967.chin up(元気出して )an exercise in which you hang on a bar and pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar 類義語 pull-up 
Tomorrow, you're chairing a seminar. You've got this. Keep your chine up
32968.stay positive(前向きに)if you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think about what is good in a situation rather than what is bad OPP negative 
 The qualification exam is next week. Stay positive and believe in yourself!.
32969.clear up(疑問や問題を解決する) to explain or solve something, or make it easier to understand 
 We are able to clear up the misunderstanding between us.
32970.relatable(共感できる) 
Incorporate stories or real-life examples to make your points memorable and relatable.

MIYAZAKI HAYAO WINS PRESTIGIOUS MAGSAYSAY AWARD宮崎駿監督にマグサイサイ賞

2024年09月25日 | 爺英語

Japanese animation master Miyazaki Hayao has won this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award, also known as “Asia's Nobel Prize.” The Studio Ghibli co-founder is being recognized not only for his filmmaking but for what they say is his lifelong commitment to illuminating the human condition and inspiring the imagination of children. The foundation praises Miyazaki for tackling complicated topics like environmental protection, peace advocacy, and women's rights. It credits the director for using his art to make these issues comprehensible to children. Miyazaki's films often feature children and female characters who confront challenges. His works are also known for their deep respect for nature and profound warnings against human arrogance. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given every year to individuals and groups for tackling challenges in Asia.

praise  称賛する   to say that you admire and approve of someone or something, especially publicly OPP criticize 
advocacy 推進、擁護、主張   public support for a course of action or way of doing things 
arrogance 傲慢な、横柄な、思い上がった     when someone behaves in a rude way because they think they are very important

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/25)

2024年09月25日 | Daily Vocabulary
32961.unprecedented (前例のない)never having happened before, or never having happened so much 
You've achieved an unprecedented feat.
32962.shape up(順調に進む、改善する) to improve your behaviour or work 
It seems the deal is shaping up quite well.. 
32963.come together(まとまる)
The deal seems to be coming together smoothly.
32964.be on track(順調である) to be likely to achieve the result you want 
The deal appears to be on track for favorable outcome.
32965.be grateful(感謝している) 
We're truly grateful that we can join hands to push forward this policy agenda.. 

室津(一)1

2024年09月24日 | 土佐日記


【原文】 
十一日。暁に船を出だして、室津を追ふ。人みなまだ寝たれば、海のありやうも見えず。ただ、月を見てぞ、西東をば知りける。かかるあひだに、みな夜あけて、手洗ひ、例のことどもして、昼になりぬ。
今し、羽根といふところに来ぬ。わかき童、このところの名を聞きて、「羽根といふところは、鳥の羽のやうにやある」といふ。まだ幼き童の言なれば、人々笑ふときに、ありける女童なむ、この歌をよめる。
まことにて名に聞くところ羽根ならば飛ぶがごとくにみやこへもがな
とぞいへる。
男も女も、いかでとく京へもがな、と思ふ心あれば、この歌よしとにはあらねど、げに、と思ひて、人々忘れず。

【現代語訳
十一日。夜明前に船を出して、室津を目指す。
人は皆寝ているので、海の状態もわからない。ただ、月を見て西東の方向を判断したのである。こうしているうちにすっかり夜が明けて、みんなが手を洗い、いつものきまりごとどもをして、昼になってしまった。
今、羽根という所に来た。幼い子がこの地名を聞いて、「羽根という所は鳥の羽のようなところかな」と言う。まだ幼い子の言うことだからと、人々が笑っているときに、例の女の子がこんな歌を詠んだ。
まことにて…
(本当にその名の通り、この「羽根」という土地が鳥の羽根ならば、その羽根で飛ぶように都にかえりたいものだ)
と詠んだのだ。
男も女もなんとかして京へかえりたいと心に思っているものだから、この歌を上手な歌だとは思わないが、なるほどねえと思って皆が覚えている。




◆『土佐日記』(とさにっき)は、平安時代に成立した日本最古の日記文学のひとつ。紀貫之が土佐国から京に帰る最中に起きた出来事を諧謔を交えて綴った内容を持つ。成立時期は未詳だが、承平5年(934年)後半といわれる。古くは『土左日記』と表記され、「とさの日記」と読んだ。 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/24)

2024年09月24日 | Daily Vocabulary
32956.out in left field(おかしい、変)
Her idea seemed out in left field, but it worked. 
32957.draw a blank(思い出せない)to be unsuccessful in finding information or the answer to a problem  
I tried to remember her name, but I drew a blank
32958.just around the corner(もうすぐ)near /likely to happen soon 
Our Okinawa trip is just around the corner. I can't wait! 
32959.far better(〜よりもずっと良い) 
This hotel is far better than the last one. 
32960.by far(断然〜) used to say that something is much better, worse etc than anything else 
This is by far the best ramen I’ve ever had. 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/23)

2024年09月23日 | Daily Vocabulary
32951.get something out of the way(面倒なことを先に済ませる)
Let’s clean the house and get it out of the way
32952.graveyard shift(夜勤、深夜勤 )a regular period of working time that begins late at night and continues until the early morning, or the people who work during this time 
Every now and then, my wife has to work the graveyard shift at the hospital. 
32953.more than happy to (喜んで~する) very happy, welcome, likely etc – used to emphasize what you are saying 
I’d be more than happy to be a part of your event. 
32954.Sounds like a plan(いい考えだね ) to notice something about the way someone is behaving or feeling, even though they are trying not to show it 
 Why don’t we study English at Starbucks for about an hour and then go shopping afterwards? Does that sound like a plan? 
32955.burst out laughing(burst out laughing) burst out laughing/crying/singing etc to suddenly start to laugh, cry etc 
I burst out laughing when I saw the video. 

Daily Vocabulary(2024/09/22)

2024年09月22日 | Daily Vocabulary
32946.semicircle(半円)half a circle 
OK, class. Sit in a  semicircle, please.
32947.semiweekly(週 2 回の)
Does the badminton club meet weekly or semiweekly?
32948.semi-retired(非常勤で働くこと )someone who is semi-retired continues to work, but not for as many hours as they used to, especially because they are getting older and want time to do other things 
I don’t work every day anymore. I'm semi-retired now.
32949.infectious(伝染性の,うつりやすいn infectious illness can be passed from one person to another, especially through the air you breathe 
Highly infectious diseases can easily become pandemic
32950.vaccine(ワクチン)a substance which contains a weak form of the bacteria or virus that causes a disease and is used to protect people from that disease 
Vaccine are helpful in fighting pandemics.