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ケンブリッジ英語: CPE (C2 熟練度) - 恐怖、不安と弱さ

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to apprehend
[動詞]

to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen

恐れる, 心配する

恐れる, 心配する

Ex: The soldier apprehended the battle , unsure of what awaited him on the front lines .兵士は前線で何が待っているかわからず、戦いを**恐れた**。
apprehensive
[形容詞]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

心配な, 不安な

心配な, 不安な

Ex: The team was apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .チームは新しいプロジェクトの挑戦的な締め切りについて**心配**していました。
to quail
[動詞]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

おののく, 恐れる

おののく, 恐れる

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.子供たちはキャンプファイヤーで語られる不気味な話に**おびえた**。
qualm
[名詞]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

軽い吐き気, 一時的な吐き気

軽い吐き気, 一時的な吐き気

Ex: Seeing blood often gives people qualms.血を見ることはしばしば人々に**不安**を与える。
perturbed
[形容詞]

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

動揺した, 不安な

動揺した, 不安な

Ex: The dog became perturbed when strangers entered the house.見知らぬ人が家に入ったとき、犬は**動揺**しました。
jittery
[形容詞]

having a nervous or restless energy

神経質な, 落ち着かない

神経質な, 落ち着かない

Ex: He felt jittery before meeting his new boss .
timorous
[形容詞]

lacking bravery and confidence

臆病な, 内気な

臆病な, 内気な

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .新しいチームメンバーの**臆病な**アプローチは、彼女のやり取りをためらいがちにした。

in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has everyone on tenterhooks.
tremulous
[形容詞]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

震える, 揺れる

震える, 揺れる

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .彼女は誤解について謝罪する**震える**ようなメモを書いた。
trepidation
[名詞]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

不安, 心配

不安, 心配

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .頭上に広がる不吉な雲は、村人たちに**不安**を抱かせ、迫り来る嵐を恐れた。
wince
[名詞]

an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles

顔をしかめること, ひるみ

顔をしかめること, ひるみ

Ex: The loud bang triggered a startled wince from the child .大きな爆発音が子供から驚いた**ひきつり**を引き起こした。
fawning
[形容詞]

trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention

お世辞を言う, へつらう

お世辞を言う, へつらう

Ex: He disliked the fawning tone of the interviewer's questions.彼はインタビュアーの質問の**お世辞**めいた口調を嫌っていた。
obsequious
[形容詞]

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

媚び諂う, おべっかを使う

媚び諂う, おべっかを使う

Ex: His obsequious praise of the manager was seen by his colleagues as a transparent attempt to get a promotion .マネージャーへの彼の**媚びた**賞賛は、同僚から昇進を得るための明らかな試みと見なされました。
servile
[形容詞]

very keen to please and obey others

卑屈な, 媚びた

卑屈な, 媚びた

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .すべての命令に**卑屈な**態度で答えたことで、彼が自分の立場を失うことを恐れていることが浮き彫りになった。
to cozy up
[動詞]

to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way

取り入る, 媚びる

取り入る, 媚びる

Ex: Reporters accused her of cozying up to powerful figures for personal gain.記者たちは彼女が個人的な利益のために権力者に**近づいている**と非難した。
to fawn
[動詞]

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

媚びる, お世辞を言う

媚びる, お世辞を言う

to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior

Ex: The employee brought coffee for the entire team in an attempt to curry favor with colleagues.
subservient
[形容詞]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

卑屈な, 従順な

卑屈な, 従順な

unctuous
[形容詞]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

お世辞たらたらの, 媚びた

お世辞たらたらの, 媚びた

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .上司に対する彼の**お世辞たらたらの**賛辞は、彼がおべっか使いであるという認識を強めるだけだった。

to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them

取り入る, 気に入られようとする

取り入る, 気に入られようとする

craven
[形容詞]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

臆病な, 卑怯な

臆病な, 卑怯な

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .彼は最後の最後で挑戦から降りた後、**臆病者**と呼ばれた。
pusillanimous
[形容詞]

having a lack of courage or determination

気弱な, 臆病な

気弱な, 臆病な

Ex: The team grew frustrated with their pusillanimous teammate , who was always reluctant to take charge .チームは、いつも責任を取るのを嫌がる**憶病な**チームメイトにイライラした。
dastardly
[形容詞]

extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval

卑劣な, 臆病な

卑劣な, 臆病な

Ex: Spreading lies about her was a dastardly move .彼女について嘘を広めることは **卑劣な** 行動だった。
lily-livered
[形容詞]

lacking courage or resolution

臆病な, 腰抜けの

臆病な, 腰抜けの

Ex: The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader .グループはリーダーの**臆病な**アプローチに不満を感じていた。
redoubtable
[形容詞]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

恐るべき, 印象的な

恐るべき, 印象的な

Ex: Facing the redoubtable general, the enemy army quickly lost morale.**恐るべき**将軍の前に、敵軍はすぐに士気を失った。
toady
[名詞]

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

おべっか使い, 追従者

おべっか使い, 追従者

slacker
[名詞]

someone who avoids work or responsibility, especially by being lazy or trying to escape duties such as military service

怠け者, サボり屋

怠け者, サボり屋

Ex: The army cracked down on slackers who tried to avoid service .軍隊は、服務を避けようとした**怠け者**を取り締まった。
pique
[名詞]

a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment

一時的な怒り, むっとした感情

一時的な怒り, むっとした感情

Ex: A look of pique crossed his face before he regained composure .彼が平静を取り戻す前に、彼の顔に**ピーク**の表情が一瞬浮かんだ。
to falter
[動詞]

to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action

Ex: As the climb grew steeper , their determination began to falter.
to vacillate
[動詞]

to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

揺れる, ためらう

揺れる, ためらう

Ex: He has been vacillating on whether to move to a new city or stay where he is .彼は新しい街に引っ越すか、今いる場所に留まるかについて**迷っています**。

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
ケンブリッジ英語: CPE (C2 熟練度)
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