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ここでは、Headway Advanced コースブックのユニット 4 の「デマ」、「失われた大義」、「寝たきり」などの語彙を見つけることができます。

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lost cause
[名詞]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

失われた原因 (うしなわれたげんいん), 無駄な努力 (むだなどりょく)

失われた原因 (うしなわれたげんいん), 無駄な努力 (むだなどりょく)

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as lost cause by the new homeowners .

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
gray area
[名詞]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

グレーゾーン, あいまいな領域

グレーゾーン, あいまいな領域

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim to level the playing field between small and large companies.

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

つるつるした坂, 滑りやすい坂

つるつるした坂, 滑りやすい坂

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .
wake-up call
[名詞]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

モーニングコール, 起床コール

モーニングコール, 起床コール

Ex: They asked for wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
itchy feet
[名詞]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

旅したい気持ち (たびしたいきもち), 出発願望 (しゅっぱつがんぼう)

旅したい気持ち (たびしたいきもち), 出発願望 (しゅっぱつがんぼう)

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
long shot
[名詞]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

長い目で見る試み, 難しい挑戦

長い目で見る試み, 難しい挑戦

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .
raw deal
[名詞]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

不公平な扱い (ふこうへいなあつかい), 不当な取引 (ふとうなとりひき)

不公平な扱い (ふこうへいなあつかい), 不当な取引 (ふとうなとりひき)

Ex: The employees felt they had been given raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .
sore point
[名詞]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

痛いところ (いたいところ), タブー (たぶー)

痛いところ (いたいところ), タブー (たぶー)

Ex: The broken air conditioning was sore point during their summer vacation .

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

願望的思考 (がんぼうてきしこう), 願いをこめた想像 (ねがいをこめたそうぞう)

願望的思考 (がんぼうてきしこう), 願いをこめた想像 (ねがいをこめたそうぞう)

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was wishful thinking.

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

必然的な結論, 避けられない結論

必然的な結論, 避けられない結論

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .
last resort
[名詞]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

最後の手段, やむを得ない選択肢

最後の手段, やむを得ない選択肢

Ex: She considered moving back home as last resort .

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
saving grace
[名詞]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

救いの特質, 救いの要素

救いの特質, 救いの要素

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was saving grace.

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

混合恩恵(こんごうおんけい), 良し悪し(よしあし)

混合恩恵(こんごうおんけい), 良し悪し(よしあし)

Ex: For some , social media is mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .
cold feet
[名詞]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

腰が引ける, 尻込み

腰が引ける, 尻込み

Ex: The athlete cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .
hooked
[形容詞]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

ハマっている, 夢中になっている

ハマっている, 夢中になっている

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.
outcry
[名詞]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

抗議の声, 叫び声

抗議の声, 叫び声

Ex: Social media amplified outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .
spiritualism
[名詞]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

スピリチュアリズム, 霊的信仰

スピリチュアリズム, 霊的信仰

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .
hoax
[名詞]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

悪戯 (いたずら), 詐欺 (さぎ)

悪戯 (いたずら), 詐欺 (さぎ)

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
bedridden
[形容詞]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

寝たきりの, ベッドにいる

寝たきりの, ベッドにいる

Ex: The elderly man bedridden due to severe arthritis .
to clutch
[動詞]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

握る (にぎる), 掴む (つかむ)

握る (にぎる), 掴む (つかむ)

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
handcuff
[名詞]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

手錠(てじょう), ハンドカフ

手錠(てじょう), ハンドカフ

Ex: She heard the distinct sound handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .
to dismiss
[動詞]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

却下する, 無視する

却下する, 無視する

Ex: Last week , the dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .
to withstand
[動詞]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

耐える (たえる), 抵抗する (ていこうする)

耐える (たえる), 抵抗する (ていこうする)

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
acute
[形容詞]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

急性の, 鋭い

急性の, 鋭い

Ex: Emily was diagnosed acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .
to collapse
[動詞]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
inauspicious
[形容詞]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

不吉な (ふきつな), 縁起の悪い (えんぎのわるい)

不吉な (ふきつな), 縁起の悪い (えんぎのわるい)

Ex: The teaminauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .
thoughtful
[形容詞]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

思いやりのある, 気配りのある

思いやりのある, 気配りのある

Ex: thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .
eccentric
[形容詞]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

風変わりな, 奇抜な

風変わりな, 奇抜な

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .
uncanny
[形容詞]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

超自然的な, 不気味な

超自然的な, 不気味な

Ex: He had uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .
deduction
[名詞]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

推論 (すいろん), 演繹 (えんえき)

推論 (すいろん), 演繹 (えんえき)

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
skeptical
[形容詞]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

懐疑的な, 疑い深い

懐疑的な, 疑い深い

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
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