red herring
2005/11/29 Tue [Edit]
keyword: red herring
This is a red herring. それはデマです
red herring ヘリング デマ
(燻製の)赤いニシン⇒犬の鼻をごまかす
真偽が確かでない情報、人の注意をそらす情報
one hundred thirty-eight thousand ⇒138,000
この位の数字でも音から入ってくるとダメだぁ〜。
logistic support 後方支援
laced with cyanide
2005/11/28 Mon [Edit]
notable 注目すべき、注目に値する
His decisions turned out to be not only ethical but profitable,too.
〜と判明する、〜であるということが分かる
His decision will probably be studied in business schools for a long time to come.
今後ずっと
She died from taking drag laced with cyanide.
laced with cyanide サイアナイド 青酸化合物が混入された
・・・,but he prevailed.
勝つ (何らかの対立があり、最終的に勝者や優位な立場になること)
unparalleled 前代未聞の
regain 回復する、取り戻す
defensive 受身の、防御的な
probe 徹底的な調査
torture
2005/11/27 Sun [Edit]
Topic: Crime
過去関連ブログ:2005/6/30
robbery/theft 強盗(主に銀行、店などから盗む)
bobber 強盗犯
burglary 不法侵入
burglar 泥棒(住居に侵入)
mugging 強盗(路上で財布などの物を奪うこと)
pickpocketing すり
assault 暴行、強姦
shoplifting 万引き
arson 放火
murder 殺人
smuggling 密輸 ⇒ smuggle
His confessions were made under torture. 拷問
He was asked to testify at the murder trial. 証言する
⇒ I had money stolen.
Someone broke into my house and I had a lot of money stolen.
I reported the break-in to the police, but the criminal was never caught. (不法)侵入(burglary)
The crime rate is rising.
The crime rate is on the rise. 上昇中で
It's a privilege to〜
2005/11/26 Sat [Edit]
Topic: Insiders guide to post-interview etiquette
過去関連ブログ:2005/8/5
interviewer インタヴュイー 面接をする人
interviewee インタヴュアー 面接を受ける人
The company requires a person who is suitable for the job.
be suitable for 〜にふさわしい、適任である
I'm passionate about this job. 〜に熱意がある
You shouldn't be arrogant. ごう慢な、無礼な、横柄な
It would be a privilege to work with you.
It's a privilege to〜 〜できて光栄です
I hope to receive a positive answer from you.
I am adequately qualified for this position. 十分に、適切に
I would be an asset to your company. 財産、価値のあるもの
dissuade sb from
2005/11/25 Fri [Edit]
Topic: Preparing for Interviews
過去関連ブログ:2005/8/4
Our working environment changed very drastically. 大幅に
I was interviewed by a panel of three men.
The questions did not faze(phase) me. (人)をひるませる
I was unfazed by all the questions. 〜に対して動じない
I tried to dissuade him from giving up his job.
to dissuade sb from doing sth (人)に説得して〜を断念させる、〜しないよう説得する
(to persuade sb to do the 説得して〜させる)
We should always show humidity. 謙虚、謙遜
He didn't get the job because of his scruffy appearance. 汚らしい
lucky charm お守り
With each interview, I learned more. 〜のたびに、〜のごとに
I'm not exactly sure what 〜
2005/11/23 Wed [Edit]
keyword: mandatory
Mandarin is mandatory. mandatory=compulsory 必修
mandatory course 必修科目
elective course 選択科目
I'm not exactly sure what I'm gonna do when I grow up.
not exactly sure what 〜 is 《be 〜》〜が何なのかはっきりとは分からない
20 consecutive years
2005/11/22 Tue [Edit]
keyword: rising
China is rising literally. 中国は文字通り成長中
rising 伸びている、成長中
high-rise 高層建築
rising star 人気急上昇中の新人
rising sun 日の出の勢い
Japan Inc. 日本株式会社
China Inc. 中国有限公司
Shanghai has some of the world's most cutting-edge new skyscrapers. 最先端の
With more than 20 consecutive years of near double-digit growth.
〜 consecutive years 〜年連続して
double-digit 2桁の
illusion
2005/11/21 Mon [Edit]
keyword: illusion
This is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion.
これは幻想だらけの間違った政策だ
illusion 幻想、錯覚、思い違い
optical illusion 目の錯覚、だまし絵
illusionist 手品師
flawed フロード 欠点のある、間違いのある(having a flaw;damaged or spoiled)
LOST
2005/11/20 Sun [Edit]
mug shot (犯罪者の)顔写真
handcuff 手錠
reward money 報奨金
widespread deforestation
2005/11/20 Sun [Edit]
Topic: Caring for the environment
過去関連ブログ:2005/8/14
plain 平原、平野(a large area of flat land)
biodegradable 生物分解性の
photosynthesis フォトシィンセシス 光合成
car exhaust is harmful and causes air pollution. 排気ガス
Yellow sand drifts to South Korea. 〜の方向に流れつく
Air pollution causes the ozone layer to become depleted.
to deplete 〜を使い果たす、激減させる
Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
widespread deforestation 広範囲に及ぶ森林伐採
washing us liquid kills fish in the ocean. 皿洗い液
speculate
2005/11/18 Fri [Edit]
these situations can enhance your image...
enhance 増す(increase)、さらによくする、(質などを)高める
hostile questions 敵意を持った
I speculated about the reason for...
speculate 推測する(guessより教養の高さを感じさせる)
<press conferenceなどformalな場で使う適切な表現>
1.Admitting lack of knowledge
I can't answer that with any certainty.
certainty サータンティ 確実なこと、確信
We don't have any solid data.
solid 確かな、根拠のある
There isn't any information available at this time.
2.Giving a speculative response
However,it's possible that...
I would certainly hope that...
I would certainly hope so.
I would certainly hope not.
英語でしゃべらナイト(ゲスト吉田栄作)
2005/11/16 Wed [Edit]
unequivocal
2005/11/16 Wed [Edit]
keyword: political views
In the document, Samuel Alito gave a frank account of his political views.
文書の中でアリート氏は政治的見解を率直に語っている
abortion 妊娠中絶
unequivocal statement 明確な、はっきりとした
⇔equivocal あいまいな、はっきりしない
maelstrom
2005/11/15 Tue [Edit]
keyword: maelstrom
It created a maelstrom. 大混乱になっている
maelstrom メルストロム 大混乱
the overall drug plan is subsidized by Medicare.
Medicare (米)高齢者向け医療保険制度
10月TOEIC結果
2005/11/14 Mon [Edit]
800点というと以前はすごいと思ったけど、今の私のレベルでとれてしまうのでそれほど大したことはない気もする。でも800点に到達できたことはうれしい!
900点をとるまでは今まで通り英語の勉強は続けていきたい。でも900点はそう簡単にとれないと思うので、しばらくは地道に英語力をつけていこうと思う。
次の具体的な目標を考えなきゃ。。。