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Romantic advance

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an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone: sexual advances. She claimed that he made sexual advances towards her

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the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour. "he committed a burglary while on parole

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To cordon; to separate from the surroundings using tape or similar material. The police taped off the crime scene.

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甲状腺低下症

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bad-tempered or difficult to deal with. "an ornery old military man"

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a substance found in certain plants which is believed to be beneficial to human health and help prevent various diseases.

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Zea (pronounced Zee-ah) primarily means "grain," "wheat," or "life," deriving from ancient Greek (zea) and Latin, referring to cereal crops like spelt or corn (Zea mays)

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without justification and with no concern for the consequences. "gangs of yobs roam the streets mindlessly vandalizing property" without thinking or using one's intelligence. "reporters have mindlessly repeated this obviously false story"

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2. occur at intervals throughout (an area or period). "the country's history has been punctuated by coups"繰り返しの

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for a low cost or price: They found a way to make clothes more cheaply. We buy them in bulk and sell them cheaply.

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take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include. 取り入れる "he has incorporated in his proposals a number of measures" Similar: embody include

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〈侮蔑的〉クロニズム、縁故主義◇ the situation in which someone important gives jobs to friends rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience

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a mistake made because of a failure to notice something: They claimed it was simply (an) oversight.

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used for telling someone that they should try to understand the true facts of a situation and not hope for what is impossible: Get real! He's never going to give you the money.

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jump or dive quickly and energetically. "our little daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea" Similar: jump dive hurl oneself throw oneself fling oneself launch oneself catapult oneself cast oneself pitch oneself 2. push or thrust quickly

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cause to feel sudden shock or alarm. "a sudden sound in the doorway startled her" Similar: surprise frighten

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映画で、多数のカットを組み合わせてつなぎ、一つの作品にまとめる手法のこと the technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole. "montage was a useful device for overcoming the drawbacks of silent film"

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short for magnetic resonance imaging. "the researchers used MRI to record the brain activity"

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deserving praise. deserving praise: commendable efforts/behaviour/bravery

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1. make someone, especially a child, comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up round them. "he carried her back to bed and tucked her in" Similar: make snug make comfortable settle in cover up put to bed 2. INFORMAL•BRITISH eat food heartily. "today's a special occasion, so tuck in" Similar: eat heartily

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succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin.僅差で "the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare"

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a person who works or acts alone or in an isolated manner, especially one who does not consult with others or seek their approval. "I developed this mentality that I am a lone ranger who can make it on my own" 一匹狼

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Picture pik/

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a small but noticeable part in a film, TV programme, or play, performed by a famous actor: have a cameo The actor has a cameo as a hotel desk clerk.

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modern popular culture transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people. "fashion, music, and the iconography of pop culture offered the perfect medium for profit"大衆若者文化

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hanging or swinging loosely. "a pair of dangling earrings"

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critical or mocking in an indirect or sarcastic way. "snarky remarks"

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to remove or stop using something gradually or in stages 徐々に止める

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not before. Not until you finish your homework can you go outside. When you finish your homework you can go outside, but not until then.

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2. abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.). "the results overturned previous findings" Similar: cancel reverse rescind

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a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Similar: psychoanalyst psychologist psychopathologist psychotherapist therapist counsellor mind doctor head doctor alienist shrink headshrinker trick cyclist men in white coats Feedback

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adjective used to emphasize something, especially to express anger or frustration. "just get the dang car started!" exclamation used for emphasis or to express anger or frustration. "dang, I hate not knowing if this is even being read!"

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"I don't know": This is the most common usage, meaning you are stumped or cannot answer a question. The meaning of YOU'VE GOT ME (THERE) is —used to say that one doesn't have an answer, solution, etc

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Answer. "To leave no stone unturned" is an idiom that means to do everything possible to find something or to solve a problem あらゆる可能性を検討する

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"Explore all avenues" means to investigate or try every possible option, method, or path to find a solution, achieve a goal, or get a desired result, leaving no stone unturned 全ての方法を探求する

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a timid and cowardly person (typically used of a man).

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INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN used to express pleasure, approval, or excitement. "I was deluged with handshakes, backslaps, and yells of ‘Way to go!’" Feedback

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The phrase "footprint sprawled across 777 locations" is likely a figurative expression meaning an entity (such as a company, organization, or even an environmental issue) has a widespread or extensive presence in many different places 占有地域　が　広がってる

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Highly successful very successful, especially academically or in business. "a high-flying, stressed-out Los Angeles tax attorney"

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run hurriedly or furtively 急ぐ to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape: A crab scuttled away under a rock as we passed. infamously scuttled amid investor concerns about the company’s governance

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to push or move something so that the part that usually touches the ground is not touching the ground any more: She upended the chessboard halfway through the game because she was losing. ひっくり返るひっくり返す

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to arrive or happen again By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend. roll around"は主に「（時・季節などが）巡ってくる、近づく」という意味と、「（物が）転がる、ごろごろする」「（人が）転げ回る」という物理的な動きを表します。文脈によって「（時間が）過ぎる」や「（お祝いが）やってくる」といったニュアンスで使われ

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equated monthly installment

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produce a preliminary and unfinished version of something. "the engineer roughed out a diagram on his notepad" Similar: draft sketch out outline

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1.stop work. "they usually knock off at 5pm" Similar: stop work finish work finish working clock off close shop shut down leave work 2.finish the working day take a break break break off rest pause stop halt finish call it a day have a breather take five Opposite: clock on 2. INFORMAL produce a piece of work quickly and without much effort. "I could knock the article off in half an hour" Similar: produce make turn out create

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search unsystematically and untidily through something. "he rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief" Similar: search (through) hunt through

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rounded swelling which distorts an otherwise flat surface. "the telltale bulge of a concealed weapon" Similar: swelling bump lump

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something good that happens unexpectedly, especially at a time when it is needed: real godsend The grant was a real godsend, especially considering the theatre was going to be shut down next month. a very helpful or valuable event, person, or article. "these information packs are a godsend to schools" Similar: boon blessing bonus

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A person who is on their last legs is very tired or near to death: We'd been out walking all day and I was on my last legs when we reached the hotel. It looks as though her grandfather's on his last legs.

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showing no human influence or qualities: a soulless building of grey concrete especially of a place) lacking character and individuality. "she found the apartment beautiful but soulless"

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something that people want and are looking for but that is difficult to find or get: He has searched for his Grail of a happy family life and has finally found it. thing that is eagerly pursued or sought after. "a cure for the common cold is the medical holy grail"

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the freedom or opportunity to do something, or to change your mind and do something differently if that is what is needed: We need to leave ourselves some wiggle room when we're negotiating the deal.

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small worthless objects, especially household ornaments.細々したもの "the room was filled with tables, knick-knacks, and a large three-piece suite"

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to show regret or anger very publicly about something that has gone wrong in a way that is usually not sincere 形式))（胸をたたくなどして）悲しみ［嘆き］を大げさに表す

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Stop me doing my job

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of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.都市伝説　アポクリファル "there is an apocryphal story about a disgraced rock star who ended up in bankruptcy court" Similar: fictitious made-up untrue

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now and for the last time; finally.これっきり Similar: conclusively decisively finally

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1. become unconscious. "he consumed enough alcohol to make him pass out" Similar: faint collapse lose

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it involves special demands or limits: with strings attached Most of these so-called special offers come with strings attached. They immediately agreed to donate $1,000, no strings attached. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.3 days紐付き hidden conditions or requirements

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person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group. "she went from trusted pal to ostracized outcast overnight" Similar: reject persona non grata 除け者

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The last straw" (or "the final straw") means the final, often small, annoyance or setback in a series of problems that causes someone to lose their patience and react strongly, reaching their breaking point 最後の一撃、きっかけとなる出来事 -

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The concept represents embracing individuality and finding belonging, even with perceived defects, a theme that resonates with ideas of neurodiversity and self-acceptance. どこか欠点があって売れ残ったおもちゃたちを指す言葉として有名です。個性は豊かだけど、完璧じゃないがゆえに子どもたちに受け入れられず、行き場のないおもちゃたちの総称 The residents of the Island of Misfit Toys are a group of characters from the Rankin/Bass television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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up to the required standard. "they need a million dollars to get their facilities up to snuff" Similar: adequate competent

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be the factor which decides whether (something) will succeed or fail. "the soundtrack can make or break a production"要

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コクのある　味わい深い of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell. "a robust mixture of fish, onions, capers and tomatoes" Similar: strong full-bodied

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prepare or equip oneself for something; get ready. 万全の備え　万全に備える "the region geared up for the tourist season" Similar: prepare make preparations

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Best timing

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1.bring into effective action. "small states can often deploy resources more freely" Similar: use utilize employ 2.to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed: deploy troops The decision has been made to deploy extra troops.

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uncontrolled, violent, or extreme: a wild party wild dancing Exciting ワクワクする

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people show admiration and respect for your achievements: Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work.

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even more than before: Several publishers rejected her book, but that just made her all the more determined. なおさら　より一層 “That makes it all the more authentic “

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"Have no shot" means there is no chance, possibility, or likelihood of something happening, often used informally as slang to express strong disbelief or that something is impossible, similar to "no way" or "not a chance No chance

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右肩上がり

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Products these days are made in a cheaper, poorer, or less reliable way than they used to be in the past

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Digging ditches" generally refers to engaging in hard, manual labor, often perceived as monotonous and unrewarding.

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a small case usually made of leather and fixed on a belt or a strap, used for carrying a gun: gun holster

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