前回の復習:連想法
Attic
Mnemonic: “A Tiny Treasure In the Ceiling.”
Association: Imagine an attic filled with old, forgotten treasures—every item you find sparks a memory.
Contextual Sentence: “We found a dusty box of family photos in the attic, a treasure trove of memories.”
Cove
Mnemonic: “Cozy Ocean View Enclave.”
Association: Picture a small, peaceful bay surrounded by cliffs, where you can relax by the water.
Contextual Sentence: “We anchored our boat in a secluded cove and spent the day swimming and exploring.”
Hazard
Mnemonic: “Harm And Zero Ability to React Dangerously.”
Association: Visualize a construction site with signs warning of various hazards—falling debris, sharp tools, etc.
Contextual Sentence: “The icy roads were a serious hazard to drivers, causing multiple accidents.”
Gradient
Mnemonic: “Gradual Incline, Energy Needed To climb.”
Association: Imagine a hill where the slope gradually increases as you hike upward.
Contextual Sentence: “The steep gradient of the mountain made the hike challenging, but the view from the top was worth it.”
Hemisphere
Mnemonic: “Half of Earth’s Mighty Spheres.”
Association: Picture a globe split in half, with each half representing a hemisphere—northern and southern.
Contextual Sentence: “In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere.”
Jeopardy
Mnemonic: “Just Entering a Perilous, Ominous Risky Dilemma.”
Association: Envision a game show where the contestants are constantly on the brink of losing everything.
Contextual Sentence: “The explorers’ lives were in jeopardy as the storm raged on, threatening to capsize their boat.”
Mayhem
Mnemonic: “Massive Anarchy Yelling Hordes Everywhere, Madness.”
Association: Picture a chaotic scene like a city street during a riot, with people running in all directions.
Contextual Sentence: “The sudden blackout caused mayhem in the city, with traffic lights out and people panicking.”
Outage
Mnemonic: “Out of Utility, Time to Adjust General Essentials.”
Association: Think of a power outage leaving everyone in the dark, scrambling for candles and flashlights.
Contextual Sentence: “The power outage lasted for hours, forcing us to eat dinner by candlelight.”
Pasture
Mnemonic: “Peaceful Area, Soft Terrain, Usually Roamed by Ewes.”
Association: Imagine a wide, green field with cows and sheep grazing peacefully under a clear blue sky.
Contextual Sentence: “The cows grazed lazily in the pasture, enjoying the warm sunshine.”
Pandemonium
Mnemonic: “People Acting Noisily, Disorder Everywhere, Madness Overwhelming, Ultimate Mayhem.”
Association: Visualize a stadium full of fans who suddenly rush the field, causing complete chaos.
Contextual Sentence: “When the team scored the winning goal in the final seconds, the crowd erupted into pandemonium.”
Predicament
Mnemonic: “Problem Really Entails Difficult Imminent Circumstances And Menacing Events Needing Thought.”
Association: Think of a character in a movie stuck between a rock and a hard place, with no easy way out.
Contextual Sentence: “Finding himself without a map or a phone in the middle of the forest, he realized the severity of his predicament.”
Plight
Mnemonic: “Problematic Life In Great Hard Times.”
Association: Imagine a documentary showing the difficult circumstances of endangered animals.
Contextual Sentence: “The documentary highlighted the plight of refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland.”
Repository
Mnemonic: “Resourceful Entity, Place Of Storage, Treasuring Old Relics In Orderly Rows.”
Association: Picture a grand library or a vault filled with valuable artifacts and knowledge.
Contextual Sentence: “The museum served as a repository for ancient manuscripts and historical artifacts.”
Stowage
Mnemonic: “Storage That’s Organized, With Everything Arranged for Journeying Efficiently.”
Association: Think of a ship where all cargo is carefully packed and secured for a long voyage.
Contextual Sentence: “The crew ensured that all provisions were properly secured in the ship’s stowage before setting sail.”
Spillage
Mnemonic: “Sudden Pouring In Large Liters And Getting Everything.”
Association: Picture someone accidentally knocking over a bottle of wine, spilling it all over the table.
Contextual Sentence: “The waiter quickly cleaned up the spillage before it could stain the carpet.”
今回の単語:連想法
Auditorium「音が響く場所」
講演やコンサートが行われる場所を想像してください。音が反響する大きな部屋です。
Attribute「特徴を表す言葉」
物や人の特性を指す言葉を想像してください。例えば、優しさや強さなどです。
Blunder「大きなミス」
誰もが一度はやってしまうような大きな間違いを思い浮かべてください。
Catalyst「変化を引き起こすもの」
化学反応を加速させる触媒や、大きな変化のきっかけになるものを想像してください。
Culpability「罪を問われること」
罪の責任を負うことや、責任を感じる状況を思い浮かべてください。
Disposition「性格や気質」
人が生まれ持つ性格や、日常的な態度を思い浮かべてください。例えば、落ち着いた性格や、陽気な性質です。
Fiasco「大失敗」
何かが完全に失敗してしまった状況を想像してください。たとえば、舞台がひどく混乱した演劇など。
Hindrance「進行を妨げるもの」
何かの進行を妨げる障害や妨害を思い浮かべてください。
Idiosyncrasy「独特な癖や性質」
その人だけが持っている独特な癖や特徴を思い浮かべてください。
Impasse「行き詰まり」
どちらの方向にも進めない行き詰まった状況を想像してください。
Impediment 「障害物」
何かの進行を遅らせる障害物や障害を思い浮かべてください。
Niche「特定の場所や役割」
特定の場所や、特定の人や物に適した役割を思い浮かべてください。
Stalemate
連想法: 「行き詰まり」
チェスでお互いが動けない状態、あるいは交渉が完全に行き詰まった状況を想像してください。
Trait「温度計で気質を測る」
誰かの性格や外見の一部を表す特徴を思い浮かべてください。
Temperament「気質や性格」
人が生まれ持つ気質や性格を思い浮かべてください。たとえば、落ち着いた性格や短気な性質です。
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Auditorium (観客が集まるホールや大きな部屋) | Large auditorium 大講堂 School auditorium 学校の講堂 Packed auditorium 満員の講堂 |
Attribute (人や物の特性や特徴) | Key attribute 主要な属性 Positive attribute 積極的な特徴 Essential attribute 必要不可欠な属性 |
Blunder (大きな間違いや失敗) | Serious blunder 重大な失敗 Political blunder 政治的な失敗 Costly blunder 高くつくミス |
Catalyst (変化を促進する要因、化学反応を速める物質) | Catalyst for change 変革の触媒 Catalyst in a reaction 反応の触媒 Economic catalyst 経済的触媒 |
Culpability (過ちや罪に対する責任) | Legal culpability 法的責任 Culpability for the crime 犯罪に対する責任 Shared culpability 共有された責任 |
Disposition (人の生まれ持った性質や性格) | Calm disposition 穏やかな性質 Cheerful disposition 陽気な気質 Natural disposition 生まれつきの性質 |
Fiasco (完全な失敗や不成功な出来事) | Complete fiasco 完全な失敗 Public fiasco 公の失敗 Marketing fiasco マーケティングの大失敗 |
Hindrance (物事の進行を妨げる障害や妨げ) | Major hindrance 大きな障害 Hindrance to progress 進歩の妨げ Legal hindrance 法的障害 |
Idiosyncrasy (個人特有の癖や特徴) | Unique idiosyncrasy 独特の癖 Personal idiosyncrasy 個人的な特性 Cultural idiosyncrasy 文化的な独自性 |
Impasse (どちらの方向にも進めない行き詰まった状態) | Negotiation impasse 交渉の行き詰まり Diplomatic impasse 外交の行き詰まり Reach an impasse 行き詰まる |
Impediment (物事の進行を妨げる障害や妨害) | Speech impediment 言語障害 Legal impediment 法的障害 Physical impediment 身体的障害 |
Niche (特定の人や物に適した場所や役割) | Market niche 市場の隙間 Niche product ニッチ製品 Find a niche 隙間を見つける |
Stalemate (進展がない状況、チェスでの行き詰まり) | Political stalemate 政治的行き詰まり Negotiation stalemate 交渉の行き詰まり End in a stalemate 行き詰まりに終わる |
Trait (人や物の特徴や特質) | Dominant trait 顕性形質 Inherited trait 遺伝的特徴 Character trait 性格的特徴 |
Temperament (人の性格や気質) | Calm temperament 落ち着いた気質 Artistic temperament 芸術的気質 Fiery temperament 短気な性格 |
以上が月曜日の内容です。
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