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本 Insight - 中上級 - 語彙の洞察 4

ここでは、Insight Upper-IntermediateコースブックのVocabulary Insight 4からの単語、例えば"dismally"、"in vain"、"addicted"などを見つけることができます。

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Insight - Upper-intermediate

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Letclear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went offsaved by the bell!
addicted
[形容詞]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

中毒の, 依存している

中毒の, 依存している

Ex: She 's addicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .彼女は毒のある関係に**依存**していて、ドラマを情熱と勘違いしている。
addiction
[名詞]

a strong desire to do or have something

中毒, 依存症

中毒, 依存症

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .彼女はミステリー小説を読むことに**中毒**を発症し、毎週1冊を読み終えました。
bald
[形容詞]

having little or no hair on the head

はげた, つるつるの

はげた, つるつるの

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .その年配の紳士はきちんと整った**はげ頭**で、とても似合っていた。
baldness
[名詞]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

はげ, 脱毛症

はげ, 脱毛症

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .彼は20代後半に**はげ**の最初の兆候に気づいた。
deaf
[形容詞]

partly or completely unable to hear

聴覚障害者, 難聴者

聴覚障害者, 難聴者

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.彼はますます**聴覚障害者**になっていくにつれて、会話をよりよく理解するために読唇術を学びました。
deafness
[名詞]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

難聴, 聴覚障害の状態

難聴, 聴覚障害の状態

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .**難聴**の早期発見は、より良い結果を得るために不可欠です。
disabled
[形容詞]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

障害者, 不具者

障害者, 不具者

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .**障害のある**労働者は、自分の状態に関連する課題に直面しているにもかかわらず、仕事で優れています。
disability
[名詞]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

障害, 不具

障害, 不具

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .**障害**は、誰かが目標を達成するのを妨げるべきではありません。
imperfect
[形容詞]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

不完全な, 欠陥のある

不完全な, 欠陥のある

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .その絵は魅力的だが**不完全**で、筆のタッチがやや不均一だった。
imperfection
[名詞]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

不完全, 欠陥

不完全, 欠陥

obese
[形容詞]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

肥満, 過体重

肥満, 過体重

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .**肥満**の子供は、後の人生で慢性疾患を発症するリスクが高くなります。
obesity
[名詞]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

肥満, 過体重

肥満, 過体重

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .**肥満**に対処するには、健康的な食習慣の促進、定期的な身体活動、コミュニティ全体の取り組みを含む多面的なアプローチが必要です。

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance , the painting seemed ordinary , but upon closer inspection , there more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .
dismally
[副詞]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

陰鬱に, 絶望的に

陰鬱に, 絶望的に

Ex: The project ended dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .プロジェクトは**惨めに**終わり、誰もが敗北感を感じた。
flowing
[形容詞]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

流れるような, 空力学的な

流れるような, 空力学的な

Ex: The yacht’s flowing hull improves speed on water.ヨットの**流線形**の船体は水上での速度を向上させます。

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new restaurant in town head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors .

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: Even though they were having a great time on their road trip, the responsibilities waiting for them back home were at the back of their minds.

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .
in vain
[副詞]

without success or achieving the desired result

むだに, 成功せずに

むだに, 成功せずに

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain, and the patient could not be revived .医者は患者を救うために疲れを知らずに働いたが、残念ながら、すべての努力は**無駄**に終わり、患者を蘇生させることはできなかった。

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication , giving it her allbody and soul.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was weight off my shoulders.

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: Being selected as the team captain was feather in his cap, reflecting his leadership skills and dedication to the sport .

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
lifeless
[形容詞]

without any signs of life or vitality

生命のない, 死んだ

生命のない, 死んだ

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body appearing lifeless.事故後、救急隊員は運転手がハンドルに倒れているのを発見し、その体は**生命のない**ように見えた。
pearly
[形容詞]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

真珠のような, 真珠色の

真珠のような, 真珠色の

shrivelled
[形容詞]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

しなびた, 乾燥した

しなびた, 乾燥した

watery
[形容詞]

having too much water and little taste

水っぽい, 味が薄い

水っぽい, 味が薄い

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .スムージーは**水っぽく**、味気なく、適切にブレンドされた果物のクリーミーさと甘さが欠けていました。
to head out
[動詞]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

出発する, 向かう

出発する, 向かう

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .彼女はラッシュアワーの渋滞を避けるために早く**出発する**ことに決めた。

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace.

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story hard to swallow.
本 Insight - 中上級
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