前回の復習：連想法
Circumvent:
Mnemonic: Imagine a clever “circumvent” driver skillfully navigating a detour to avoid heavy traffic.
Contextual Usage: To circumvent the long line at the store, she took a shortcut through the side entrance.
Unearth:
Mnemonic: Picture an archaeologist excitedly using a shovel to “unearth” ancient artifacts buried in the ground.
Contextual Usage: The construction workers unearthed a hidden treasure chest while digging the foundation.
Confound:
Mnemonic: Think of a magician performing a trick that leaves the audience completely “confounded” and amazed.
Contextual Usage: His unexpected response confounded everyone in the room, leaving them speechless.
Unfold:
Mnemonic: Envision opening a book, and as you turn each page, the story begins to “unfold” before your eyes.
Contextual Usage: The detective carefully listened as the witness began to unfold the sequence of events.
Torment:
Mnemonic: Picture a mischievous imp causing mischief and bringing “torment” to unsuspecting individuals.
Contextual Usage: The haunting memories continued to torment him, making it difficult to sleep at night.
Unsettle:
Mnemonic: Imagine a sudden earthquake shaking the ground, causing everything to “unsettle” and shift.
Contextual Usage: The mysterious noise in the old house seemed to unsettle everyone who heard it.
Plague (悩ませる):
Mnemonic: Visualize a swarm of annoying bugs representing the “plague” of worries buzzing around someone’s head.
Contextual Usage: Financial problems continued to plague her, adding stress to every aspect of her life.
Undertake:
Mnemonic: Think of a determined adventurer ready to “undertake” a challenging journey armed with a backpack and map.
Contextual Usage: The team decided to undertake the ambitious project despite its complexity.
Stump:
Mnemonic: Picture a person encountering a confusing puzzle, scratching their head, and saying, “This really stumps me!”
Contextual Usage: The difficult riddle seemed to stump even the smartest participants in the competition.
Instill:
Mnemonic: Imagine a wise mentor pouring knowledge drop by drop, working to “instill” valuable lessons in their apprentice.
Contextual Usage: Teachers strive to instill a love for learning in their students, making education meaningful.
Refute:
Mnemonic: Picture a debater forcefully pointing at false statements, aiming to “refute” and disprove the opposing argument.
Contextual Usage: The scientist presented compelling evidence to refute the skeptics’ doubts about the experiment.
Incriminate:
Mnemonic: Visualize a detective finding a piece of evidence that seems to “incriminate” the suspect in a crime.
Contextual Usage: The fingerprints on the weapon appeared to incriminate him as the prime suspect.
Dismiss:
Mnemonic: Imagine a boss waving their hand to “dismiss” an idea, indicating that it is not worthy of further consideration.
Contextual Usage: Despite her efforts to explain, they chose to dismiss her suggestions without listening.
Dissect:
Mnemonic: Picture a scientist carefully using a scalpel to “dissect” a specimen, revealing its intricate internal structures.
Contextual Usage: In biology class, students learned how to dissect frogs to understand their anatomy.
Enroll:
Mnemonic: Visualize a student happily enrolling in a course, holding an enrollment form and a big smile on their face.
Contextual Usage: To pursue his passion for art, he decided to enroll in a painting class at the community college
今回の単語：連想法
Rebuff (断る):
「バイキング」の食べ物がたくさんあるけれど、厳格なダイエット中で、オファーを「断る」。
Rebut (反論する):
大きな「お尻」を持った人が議論し、他の人の主張に「反論する」様子をイメージしてみてください。
Rebuke (叱責する):
厳格な先生が「武器」を使って生徒を叱責する光景をイメージしてください。
Engulf (包み込む):
海辺にいて、突然巨大な波に「包み込まれる」イメージをしてみてください。
Reprimand (叱責):
ボスが従業員に繰り返しのミスについて厳しい「叱責」を与え、カップの「リム」を使って重要性を強調しています。
Denounce (非難する):
賛否が分かれる人物に対して、群衆が「デンス」のサインを掲げて「非難する」様子をイメージしてください。
Berate (叱責する):
親が大きな「ベル」を使って、子供に貴重なものを壊したことを「叱責する」光景を思い浮かべてみてください。
Lambaste (ひどく非難する):
料理人が情熱的に一品を非難し、「ラム」がまずく調理されたと言い、料理人を「ひどく非難する」光景をイメージしてください。
Engender (生じる):
色々な植物が美しい花や果物を「生じる」庭の光景を思い浮かべてください。
Seclude (隔離する):
「孤独」を求め、遠くの小屋に自分を「隔離する」イメージをしてみてください。
Ensure (確実にする):
セキュリティガードが全てのドアが確実に施錠されていることをチェックしている様子をイメージしてください。
Enforce (施行する):
交通警官が「フォース」フィールドを使って速度制限を「施行する」様子を思い浮かべてみてください。
Waver (ためらう):
高いワイヤーの上に立ち、峡谷を渡る際に「ためらう」様子をイメージしてください。
Stagger (よろめく):
重い本の山を持っている人が、その重さに耐えかねて「よろめく」様子を思い浮かべてください。
Exasperate (いらだたせる):
家具を組み立てようとする人が繰り返しミスをして、状況がます
Draw in: を勧誘する
マグネットが人々を引き寄せているイメージ
Drag on: だらだら長引く
重い重りが引きずられ、物事が長引く様子を想像
Descend on: に押し掛ける
突然、大群の鳥が場所に押し掛けてくるイメージ
Do something up brown: をうまく仕上げる
誰かが美味しそうな茶色になるまで、完璧に料理を仕上げるイメージ
Drum up: を一生懸命得ようとする
注目を集め、サポートを得るために誰かが太鼓を一生懸命叩いているイメージ
ここからはコロケーションで覚えましょう
| Rebuff (拒絶する) | Rebuff an offer (申し出を拒絶する) Rebuff a suggestion (提案を拒絶する) |
| Rebut (反論する) | Rebut an argument (論点に反論する) Rebut an accusation (非難に反論する) |
| Rebuke (叱責する) | Rebuke someone for being late (遅れたことを叱責する) Rebuke inappropriate behavior (不適切な行動を叱責する) |
| Engulf (包み込む) | Engulfed in flames (炎に包まれる) Engulfed by the crowd (群衆に包まれる) |
| Reprimand (叱責する) | Reprimand an employee (従業員を叱責する) Receive a reprimand (叱責を受ける) |
| Denounce (非難する) | Denounce corruption (汚職を非難する) Denounce a political decision (政治的な決定を非難する) |
| Berate (非難する) | Berate someone for their mistake (誰かの過ちを非難する) Berate loudly (大声で非難する) |
| Lambaste (非難する) | Lambaste in the media (メディアで非難する) Lambaste a poorly-performing team (成績の悪いチームを非難する) |
| Engender (引き起こす) | Engender trust (信頼を生み出す) Engender positive change (肯定的な変化を引き起こす) |
| Seclude (隔離する) | Seclude oneself from society (社会から隔離する) Seclude a sensitive area (機密エリアを隔離する) |
| Ensure (確実にする) | Ensure safety (安全を確実にする) Ensure compliance (順守を確実にする) |
| Enforce (施行する) | Enforce the law (法を施行する) Enforce regulations (規制を施行する) |
| Waver (ためらう) | Waver in decision-making (意思決定でためらう) Waver in commitment (約束でためらう) |
| Stagger (よろめく) | Stagger under the weight (重さでよろめく) Stagger from exhaustion (疲れでよろめく) |
| Exasperate (いらだたせる) | Exasperate someone’s patience (誰かの忍耐をいらだたせる) Exasperate a difficult situation (難しい状況をいらだたせる) |
以上が月曜日の内容です。
コロケーションを口に出して覚えましょう！
