English Phrases > 61 > Flashcards

61 Flashcards

(106 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

Whittle down

A

to gradually reduce the size of something or the number of people in a group:
We had 80 applicants for the job, but we’ve whittled them down to six.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Aloof

A

not friendly or willing to take part in things:
She seemed rather aloof when in fact she was just shy.

Aloof（アルーフ）は、人や状況に対して「よそよそしい」「冷淡な」「（意図的に）距離を置く」という意味の形容

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Intuitive nudge

A

An intuitive nudge is a subtle, quiet inner voice, gut feeling, or sudden urge that guides you toward a decision, action, or path that feels right, often without logical explanation
直感的なナッジ（nudge）とは、英語で「軽くつつく、行動をそっと後押しする

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Pique

A

stimulate (interest or curiosity).
“you have piqued my curiosity about the man” piːk
Similar:
stimulate
arouse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Learning curve

A

the rate of a person’s progress in gaining experience or new skills.
“the latest software packages have a steep learning curve”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Comb through sth

A

to search something very carefully in order to find something:
Investigators combed through the wreckage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Shoo out

A

said to animals or to people to make them go away quickly: “Shoo! Get out of here!” …

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

You just can’t fight demographics

A

You just can’t fight demographics” means that large-scale population trends—such as aging, birth rates, migration, and generational shifts—are inevitable forces that will ultimately shape the future, regardless of attempts to ignore, resist, or reverse them
popular saying in economics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Metrics

A

method of measuring something, or the results obtained from this.
“the report provides various metrics at the class and method level”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

rest (squarely) on (someone’s) shoulders

A

To be or become the sole responsibility of someone.
I never intended for the company’s well-being to rest on your shoulders, but you’re the only one who can take over for me while I’m ill.
With my father gone, putting food on the table for the family rests now squarely on my shoulders.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Panache

A

stylish, original, and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you:
The orchestra played with great panache.

panache 【名】 威勢の良さ、堂々とした様子◇不可算 〔帽子やかぶとの〕羽根飾り

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Glass is half full

A

optimistically
A person views the situation optimistically or hopefully. For example, Betty was not upset by the last-minute change, since it gave her extra time—she always sees the glass as half full.

⇆Glass is half empty

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Trenches

A

working in the most active and difficult parts of a job or business:
The boss understands the difficulties we face here in the trenches.
He’s a salesman with 30 years of in-the-trenches experience. トレンチ　第一線. =frontline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

exhilarating

A

causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation
: causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling. an exhilarating experience

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Overanalyze

A

analyze (something) in too much detail.
“his movies have been overanalyzed”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Trifecta

A

combination or set of three wins or other things.
“the trifecta when one political party controls both houses of the legislature and the governor’s office”

バスケ》スリーポイントシュート◆単数形 trifectaは、「三つの偉業」という一般的 な意味で使われることもある。 特に、a trifecta of three pointersは「3本の（連続）スリーポイントシュート＝合計9点」という意味。

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Alas

A

an expression of grief, pity, or concern.
“alas, my funds have some limitations”

əˈlas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Holy cow!

A

surprising, shocking
mainly US informal. /ˌhəʊ.li ˈkaʊ/ us. /ˌhoʊ.li ˈkaʊ/ used to show that you think something is surprising, shocking, or impressive: Holy cow!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

State of Good Repair

A

means a condition in which physical assets, both individually and as a system, are performing at a level at least equal to that called for in their as-built or as-modified design specification

適切に修理［修復］されて、手入れが行き届いて、良好な修理

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Disillusion

A

disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected:
He’s become a disillusioned man.
disillusioned with All the other teachers are thoroughly disillusioned with their colleague.

ˌdisəˈlo͞oZHən

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Austerity

A

the condition of living without unnecessary things and without comfort, with limited money or goods, or a practice, habit, or experience that is typical of this:
The wartime austerity of my early years prepared me for later hardships.
The austerities of life in a small rural community were not what I was used to. 名】 厳格さ、質素（な生活）、緊縮、緊縮経済［財政］◇

OH！捨てれティー、緊縮した家計の質素な厳し
さ
貧乏な家の人が何度も煮出したティー（お茶）のでがらしを使ってるので、もう捨てるよと言われてるイメージ。
例文
I was forced to austerity life.
私は厳しい生活を余儀なくされた。

ɔːˈster.ə.ti/

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Talk-about

A

used to emphasize that something is an extreme or striking example of a particular situation, state, or experience.

used to emphasize that something is very noticeable in the stated way:
“I read the whole book, but talk about boring!”
噂通りの

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

receiver

A

a person who officially deals with the business matters of companies who cannot pay their debts:
The company went bankrupt and was put into the hands of the receivers.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

every obstacle, every wave, every problem

A

“Every obstacle, every wave, every problem” refers to the comprehensive, inevitable, and often overwhelming challenges one faces in life
あらゆる困難

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
far from over.
there is still much more to be done or resolved before something is completed. It is often a response to a situation that is still in progress and apparently certain, but not “done and dusted” or completed.
26
done and dusted
to be complete and finished: By now the deal was done and dusted. Origin: the old writing practice of sprinkling absorbent powder to dry ink, or from the completion of household cleaning.
27
Come undone
to fail completely or to become completely unable to continue in a normal way: 編んだんだけどほどけたので未完成のマフラー “Many young players would have come undone after missing such an easy chance.”
28
Go over with
consider, examine, or check something. to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way: "I want to go over these plans with you again"
29
Backdrop
the general situation in which particular events happen: 物事の背景 Their love affair began against a backdrop of war.
30
Mastermind
to plan a difficult activity, often a crime, in detail and make certain that it happens successfully: He's believed to have masterminded the attacks. 立案者、立役者
31
credited with
～で高い評価を得る、～の功績［効果・資質］があると信じられている to consider that someone has a particular quality: She is credited with making the business a success
32
larger than life
If someone is larger than life, that person attracts a lot of attention because they are more exciting or interesting than most people: Most characters in his movies are somewhat larger than life. larger-than-life · 〔普通｛ふつう｝より〕大きくて目立｛めだ｝つ · 〔見かけが〕力強｛ちからづよ｝い、堂々｛どうどう｝とした
33
jet-setters
/ ​a rich, fashionable person who travels a lot. "the city has been a magnet for international jet-setters for decades"
34
over my/his head
too difficult or strange for you to understand: go over your head I tried to take in what he was saying about nuclear fusion, but most of it went over my head.
35
Embark
to go onto a ship: We embarked at Liverpool for New York. Opposite disembark
36
exoskeleton
外骨格（がいこっかく、
37
Advance
pay someone some money before the regular time: [ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday?
38
Ravage
to cause great damage to something: The area has been ravaged by drought/floods/war.
39
What it takes to do
the skills and personality needed. She has (got) what it takes to do the job. ～するために必要な資質やスキル」という意味です。目標を達成したり、仕事を成功に導いたりするために必要な条件や要素を表すときによく使われます
40
Serious money
a very large amount of money
41
Schmooze
「Schmooze (シュムーズ)」は、主に米俗語で、「おしゃべりする」「雑談する」という意味です。特に、親しげに、またはお世辞を言って相手を喜ばせようとするような、くだけた会話を指すことが多いです talk with someone in a lively and friendly way, typically in order to impress or manipulate them. "it's a good time to put yourself forward, to network and to schmooze"
42
Balk at
to be unwilling to do something or to allow something to happen: I balked at the prospect of spending four hours on a train with him. Bark 吠える、木の皮
43
The first case of its kind
first of its kind 《the ～》今までに類を見ない something that is the original of its type or the first of a group or series of things. For example, “The novel was the first of its kind in the science fiction genre.”.
44
one-of-a-kind
unique. there is nobody or nothing else like them.
45
Make whole
To restore (someone) to a sound, healthy, or otherwise favorable condition. "make whole" は、主に「（損失・損害を補償して）元の状態に戻す」「借りをすべて返す」「完済する」といった意味を持つ表現です。金融・法律の分野では、損害の補填や、繰上償還の際に投資家が損失を被らないよう全額を支払う「メークホール条項
46
Belching truck, Smoke-belching
belching truck" refers to a vehicle, typically a diesel-powered truck, that forcefully emits thick, excessive, and often dark, smoke from its exhaust pipe. It is a term commonly used to describe vehicles that are polluting, often due to poor maintenance, mechanical faults, or intentional modifications
47
Sunshine list
A sunshine list is a listing of salary, benefit and severance information
48
Turn up nose
to refuse to accept something because you feel that it is not good enough for you: She turned up her nose at the job because she didn't think it had enough status
49
Domesticate
to bring animals or plants under human control in order to provide food, power, or company: Dogs were probably the first animals to be domesticated.
50
Foxy aroma
complex term to describe the unique, earthy, and sweet muskiness present in most V. labrusca and derived hybrid grapes フォクシー・フレイバーとは、ラブルスカ種（Vitis labrusca 系の交配品種）に存在する、「グレープジュース」のような甘い特徴的な香りを指して使われている用語です。 グレープジュースという表現をみるとポジティブなイメージを抱きますが、ヨーロッパなどラブルスカ種からワインを造らない国のワイン専門家からは、“毛皮のコート、麝香、動物の部屋”などと表現されることが多く、“フォクシー”はネガティブな言葉として捉えられています。
51
propagate
breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock. "try propagating your own houseplants from cuttings" Similar: breed grow cultivate generate layer pipe 2. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. "the French propagated the idea that the English were violent and gluttonous drunkard
52
VA
Volatile acidity is a measure of the low molecular weight (or steam distillable) fatty acids in wine and is generally perceived as the odour of vinegar. Volatile Acidity (VA) in wine refers to the gaseous, steam-distillable acids produced during fermentation, mainly acetic acid (vinegar) and ethyl acetate (nail polish remover). While low levels add complexity, high levels signify spoilage caused by bacteria or oxygen exposure. It is a critical quality indicator usually kept below 1.2 g/L
53
Spectrum
range of objects, ideas, or opinions: There’s agreement across the political spectrum. 思想｛しそう｝や活動｛かつどう｝などの〕範囲｛はんい｝、領域｛りょういき｝◇通例
54
Edification
the improvement of the mind and understanding, especially by learning: I tend to watch the television for pleasure rather than edification.
55
Lateral thinking
way of solving a problem by thinking about it in a different and original way and not using traditional or expected methods 横」に発想を拡げる、つまり、固定観念を越えて自由に発想することを目指す発想法。ラテラル（lateral）とは「横に向かった」「水平な」という意味で、ラテラルシンキングは「水平思考」とも言われる
56
Aficionado
person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity : devotee. 熱狂的なファン、熱烈な愛好 əˌfiSHəˈnädō,əˌfisyəˈnädō
57
boujee
“luxurious in lifestyle yet humble in character,” influenced by and often interchanged with the slang bougie Origin 『boujee』は、「ハイクラスな人や物・リッチで優れたセンスを持つエリート」を意味する英語スラング。フランス語の「Bourgeoisie（ブルジョア階級・資産家階級）」から派生した表現で、「boujie」と表すこともある。
58
Fit right in
someone or something that easily becomes part of a new situation or environment. Example: The new student at school quickly fit right in and already had a group of friends after only a few days
59
Diffuser
device that is used to make light less direct or to spread heat across an area or surface a container used for spraying a liquid (= releasing it in very small drops)
60
Leadfooted
awkward; clumsy. - 不器用な；おっちょこちょいな "Lead-footed" (or "lead foot") originates from the imagery of having feet made of dense, heavy lead metal, causing them to press down heavily on a vehicle's accelerator
61
We’re on a roll
having great success phrase. If someone is on a roll, they are having great success which seems likely to continue. [informal] I made a name for myself and I was on a roll, I couldn't see anything going wrong. See full dictionary entry for roll.
62
Slaw
shorthand for coleslaw, a side dish or salad that always includes cabbage and sometimes other shredded vegetables. Some slaw is dressed with vinaigrette and other types have a creamy or mayonnaise-based dressing.
63
Vision loss
person's eyesight is not corrected to a “normal” level
64
Retina
the area at the back of the eye that receives light and sends pictures of what the eye sees to the brainレティナ
65
tectonic plate
massive slab of solid rock made up of Earth's lithosphere (crust and upper mantle).
66
tectonic
tectonic 【形】 構造の、建築の 地質構造の、地殻変動の［による］
67
Scour
1. to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough: You'll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them.スカワー 2. to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something: The police are scouring the area for the missing child.
68
Microbe
a very small living thing, especially one that causes disease, that can only be seen with a microscope
69
schist
a coarse-grained metamorphic rock which consists of layers of different minerals and can be split into thin irregular plates.
70
Rep
rep noun (REPUTATION) abbreviated of reputation
71
Phishing
technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email or on a web site, in which the perpetrator masquerades as a legitimate business or reputable person.
72
Porous
Something that is porous has many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially slowly: porous soil with good drainage porous brick walls
73
drop ceiling
吊天井　dropped ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below the main (structural) ceiling. It may also be referred to as a drop ceiling
74
Vaunted
praised often in a way that is considered to be more than acceptable or reasonable: His (much) vaunted new plan has been shown to have serious weaknesses. vôn(t)əd,ˈvän(t)əd 誇示されている、大げさに称賛されている
75
Play on it
If you play on/upon someone's feelings, you encourage and make unfair use of these feelings in order to give yourself an advantage:弄ぶ I hate marketing strategies that play on people's fears and prejudices.
76
Perspective
a particular way of considering something: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject. View particular way of considering something: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject. 視点、考え方
77
Tap out
1. : out of money : broke. 2. : spent, exhausted. tapped out after months on the road.
78
Give you a credit
"Give you a credit" (or "give you credit") means to acknowledge, praise, or recognize someone for their work, effort, or achievements "I have to give you credit for trying so hard, even if it didn't work out". 人）を正しく評価してやる、（人）に掛け売りをする、（人）に信用で貸す・He won't give you credit. : 彼はあなたを正しく評価しない［褒めたりしない］だろう。
79
Cultural appropriation
inappropriate or unacknowledged adoption of an element or elements of one culture or identity by members of another culture or identity 「文化の盗用」は昨今、学術的にも「支配的な立場にある文化が、マイノリティーの文化から、同意を得ずに比較的重要な何かを奪うこと
80
Appropriation
1. the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. "the appropriation of parish funds" 流用する 2. a sum of money or total of assets devoted to a special purpose. "success in obtaining appropriations for projects" 割り当てる　充当する
81
Chivalrous
chivalrous man is polite, honest, fair, and kind towards women: He was polite and chivalrous and never cursed in front of her. ˈSHivəlrəs
82
All along
all the time; from the beginning. 一貫して
83
Tiptoe
walk quietly and carefully with one's heels raised and one's weight on the balls of the feet. "Liz tiptoed out of the room" carefully avoid discussing or dealing with (a difficult or sensitive subject). "he admits he has never been one to tiptoe around controversial issues"
84
Slugger
a baseball player who hits the ball very hard 強打者、スラッガー approving someone, especially a young boy, who tries very hard at something
85
bevy
a large group of people or things of a particular kind. "a bevy of big-name cameos will keep the adults entertained" We were greeted by a bevy of excitable journalits. ˈbev.i/
86
alpha-male
the most successful and powerful male the most successful and powerful male in any group. a strong and successful man who likes to be in charge of others. Alpha male and beta male are terms used to describe a perceived social hierarchy among men, originally derived from concepts in animal ethology. In a human context, an "alpha male" is typically defined as a man who is dominant, assertive, and occupies a high social or professional status, while a "beta male" is characterized as subordinate, less traditionally masculine, and having lower social standing
87
Live on the edge
"live on the edge" is an idiomatic expression that means to engage in risky or daring activities, often seeking excitement and thrill “He's always been an adrenaline junkie and loves to live on the edge.” “She decided to quit her job and live on the edge for a while.”
88
Laneway
a narrow road or path. A laneway is a narrow road, path, or alleyway, typically located behind or between buildings in urban areas.
89
Don’t go all out!
Don’t put all your energy or enthusiasm into what you are doing: The team went all out for the win. Synonym: Hold back / Refrain: To deliberately limit effort or resources. Take it easy / Pace oneself: To act with moderation and avoid overexertion. ほどほどに 全力出さずに
90
Proprietary
relating to owning something, or relating to or like an owner: I just assumed he owned the place - he had a proprietary air about him. Proprietary goods are made and sent out by a particular company whose name is on the product: proprietary medicines メーカー品 所有者［権・物］の 私有の、私立の 所有者にふさわしい、所有者らしい 〔製造・販売物が〕商標［特許］で守られた、独占所有権のある
91
Dissipate
Disappear to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste: The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.
92
Inclement weather
Inclement weather is unpleasant, especially with cold wind and rain. Inclement weather refers to severe, harsh, or unfavorable atmospheric conditions—such as heavy rain, snow, high winds, or extreme temperatures—that make outdoor activities unsafe or impractical. It is a formal term used to describe stormy conditions that disrupt daily routines
93
auger
tool with a helical bit for boring holes in wood. 工具》らせん状の刃先 ˈôɡər
94
Sparge
moisten by sprinkling with water, especially in brewing. "the grains are sparged"
95
whet someone's appetite
to increase someone's interest in and wish for something, usually by giving them a small experience of it: I've read an excerpt of the book on the Web and it's whetted my appetite.
96
Hard to beat
to take some considerable effort to match or surpass. His wonderful performance will be hard/tough to beat.Feb 打ち負かすのが難しい　= 最高だ！
97
foot soldiers
わずかな武装で、徒歩で戦う兵士
98
crime ring
A criminal organization can also be referred to as an outfit, a gang, crime family, mafia, mob, (crime) ring, or syndicate
99
dented Loblaw's profit margin
have an adverse effect on; diminish. "this neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm"
100
thwart
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something: Our holiday plans were thwarted by the airline pilots' strike θwɔːrt
101
wreckage
a badly damaged object or the separated parts of a badly damaged object: Two children were trapped in the wreckage.
102
Ball of foot
The ball of the foot is the padded portion of the sole between the toes and the arch(ärCH) つま先
103
Inclement
of weather) unpleasant, esp. cold or stormy: The concert in the park was postponed because of the inclement weather.
104
Borehole
deep hole made in the ground when looking for oil, gas, or water: We must sink a borehole so that people will have water.
105
Ring
1.group of people who help each other, often secretly and in a way that is to their advantage: a drug ring a spy ring 2. circle of any material, or any group of things or people in a circular shape or arrangement: The game involved throwing metal rings over a stick.
106
expropriate
(especially of the state) take away (property) from its owner. Takeaway, seize 収用
English Phrases
flashcards
Decks in class (96)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions