Pesoo

長文

The young artist couldn’t help but feel disheartened as critics continued to disparage her work, dismissing it as amateurish and lacking depth. Despite their harsh words, she refused to let their negativity chafe her spirit. Instead, she poured herself into her art, using it as a means to express her innermost thoughts and emotions. With each brushstroke, she found solace, knowing that true artistic expression transcends the opinions of others.

若い芸術家は、批評家たちが彼女の作品を見くびり、アマチュアらしく深みに欠けるとして非難し続けるのを感じざるを得なかった。彼らの厳しい言葉にもかかわらず、彼女はその否定的な影響を自分の心に浸食させることは許さなかった。それどころか、彼女は自分の芸術に身を投じ、それを自分の内なる思考や感情を表現する手段として用いた。一筆一筆、彼女は慰めを見いだし、真の芸術的表現が他人の意見を超越することを知っていた。

The relentless march of time seemed to deplete the old town of its former glory, leaving behind only memories etched in the weathered stones and crumbling facades. Yet amidst the decay, a sense of resilience lingered, as the townsfolk refused to let their home fall into ruin. They worked tirelessly to preserve its heritage, knowing that even as the years hurtle forward, the soul of their town remains steadfast.

時の無情な進行は、かつての栄光をその古い町から消耗させるようであり、ただ風化した石や崩れる表面に刻まれた記憶だけが残された。しかし、その荒廃の中に、復元力のようなものが残り、町の人々は自分たちの故郷が廃墟になることを許さなかった。彼らはその遺産を守るためにたゆまず努力し、年月が前進しても、町の魂は不動であることを知っていた。

The aging actor, once hailed as a star, now found himself relegated to dubbing minor characters in obscure films. Despite the disillusionment that threatened to founder his career, he refused to let bitterness consume him. Instead, he embraced each new role with gusto, finding joy in the challenge of bringing life to characters that others might overlook. Though his glory days may have passed, he continued to loom large in the hearts of those who appreciated his dedication to his craft.

かつてスターとして讃えられた年老いた俳優は、今や無名の映画で脇役の吹き替えに回されることになっていた。キャリアを沈没させかねない幻滅感にもかかわらず、彼は苦味に飲み込まれることを拒んだ。その代わり、彼はどんな小さな役でも情熱を持って受け入れ、他人が見逃すかもしれないキャラクターに命を吹き込むことの挑戦に喜びを見出した。彼の栄光の日々は過ぎ去ったかもしれないが、彼は自分の技術への献身を理解する人々の心に大きく影響を与え続けた。

（英語で理解してもらうため日本語訳はできるだけ直訳で訳しています）

単語・熟語穴埋め問題

disparage – ●●●
chafe – ●●●
dub – ●●●
deplete – ●●●
hurtle – ●●●
evoke – ●●●
founder – ●●●
loom – ●●●
incur – ●●●
rumble – ●●●
project – ●●●
snare – ●●●
steer – ●●●
scrawl – ●●●
tarnish – ●●●

go on a binge: ●●●
go viral: ●●●
get X across to Y: ●●●
get the sack: ●●●
greasy spoon: ●●●

例文穴埋め問題

She didn’t mean to ●●● your efforts; she just has high standards.
彼女はあなたの努力を軽蔑したつもりはなかった。彼女は単に基準が高いだけです。

The rough fabric ●●●d against his skin, causing discomfort.
粗い布地が彼の肌に擦れ、不快感を引き起こした。

The king decided to ●●● him as the new knight of the realm.
王は彼をその国の新しい騎士として任命することに決めた。

Excessive logging has severely ●●●d the forest resources.
過剰な伐採により森林資源が深刻に減少しています。

The train ●●●d down the tracks at an alarming speed.
列車は恐ろしい速さで線路を突っ走った。

The old photograph ●●●d memories of happier times.
その古い写真は幸せな時代の思い出を呼び起こした。

The company began to ●●● due to mismanagement.
その会社は経営のミスにより沈没し始めた。

Dark clouds ●●●ed over the horizon, threatening rain.
暗い雲が地平線に迫り、雨を脅かしていた。

By breaking the rules, you will ●●● severe penalties.
規則を破ることで、厳しい罰を負うことになります。

Thunder ●●●d in the distance, heralding an approaching storm.
遠くで雷が轟き、近づく嵐の前触れとなった。

We need to ●●● our expenses for the upcoming quarter.
来期の費用を見積もる必要があります。

The spider deftly spun its web to ●●● unsuspecting insects.
そのクモは器用に網を張り、気付かない昆虫を捕らえた。

He had to ●●● the boat carefully through the treacherous waters.
彼は危険な水域を注意深く船を操縦しなければならなかった。

The student hastily ●●●ed his notes in the margins of the textbook during the lecture.
授業中、その学生はテキストの余白に手早くメモを書き散らした。

The scandal ●●●ed his reputation irreparably.
そのスキャンダルは彼の評判を修復不可能なほどに汚した。

熟語例文穴埋め問題

After the breakup, she would often ●●● on a binge, consuming tubs of ice cream in one sitting.
別れた後、彼女はよく暴飲暴食して、一度にアイスクリームをたくさん食べた。

The video of the cute kitten playing the piano went ●●● overnight.
可愛い子猫がピアノを弾く動画が一晩でネットで拡散した。

It’s important to find the right words to get your message ●●● to your audience.
メッセージを聴衆に理解させるために適切な言葉を見つけることが重要です。

He got the ●●● for consistently arriving late to work.
彼は仕事に一貫して遅れていたため、解雇された。

We used to eat breakfast at that ●●● spoon every Saturday morning.
私たちは以前、毎週土曜日の朝にその小さな大衆食堂で朝食を食べていた。

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前回の復習：連想法

Interject –
Imagine a person named Jack interjecting himself into a conversation with a giant “J” flag.
Mnemonic: Jack loves to INTERJECT with his big “J” flag.

Affix –
Visualize a chef fixing (affixing) toppings onto a pizza.
Mnemonic: The chef will AFFIX your favorite toppings onto the pizza.

Linger –
Picture a scent lingering in the air long after the candle has been blown out.
Mnemonic: The scent of the candle LINGERS in the air.

Coax –
Think of coaxing a cat out of hiding with a toy mouse
Mnemonic: Use the toy mouse to COAX the cat out of hiding.

Procure –
Imagine a squirrel procuring nuts for the winter, diligently gathering them.
Mnemonic: Like the squirrel, we need to PROCURE what we need for the season.

Discern –
Picture using a magnifying glass to discern tiny details in a painting.
Mnemonic: The magnifying glass helps you DISCERN tiny details.

Pawn –
Think of pawning a valuable ring for quick cash in a pawnshop.
Mnemonic: He had to PAWN his ring for some quick cash.

Denote –
Imagine a sign denoting the entrance to a secret garden.
Mnemonic: The sign DENOTES the entrance to the secret garden.

Reclaim –
Picture reclaiming lost treasure buried in the sand on a beach.
Mnemonic: Let’s RECLAIM the lost treasure buried in the sand.

Exemplify –
Visualize a shining gold star next to a perfect example of a test answer.
Mnemonic: The shining gold star EXEMPLIFIES a perfect answer.

Recur –
Think of a recurring dream with a clock constantly ticking in the background.
Mnemonic: The ticking clock in the dream keeps RECURRING.

Harness –
Picture harnessing the power of a wild stallion with a sturdy leather harness.
Mnemonic: Use the leather harness to HARNESS the power of the stallion.

Reminisce –
Imagine sitting by a fireplace, reminiscing about old times while looking at a photo album.
Mnemonic: By the fireplace, we REMINISCE over old photos.

Permeate –
Visualize a sponge soaking up water until it permeates every fiber.
Mnemonic: The sponge allows water to PERMEATE every fiber.

Replenish –
Think of replenishing energy levels with a refreshing drink after a workout.
Mnemonic: After the workout, drink to REPLENISH your energy levels.

今回の単語：連想法

Disparage (軽蔑する) – Think of someone disparagingly shaking their head while pointing at a disheveled garage.
軽蔑的な表情でぐちゃぐちゃのガレージを指さす。

Chafe (擦り切れる) –
Imagine your skin chafing against rough sandpaper, causing irritation.
荒いサンドペーパーに肌が擦り切れ、かゆみが生じる。

Dub (称する) –
Picture a knight dubbed with a sword, officially receiving his title.
剣で騎士を称する儀式を想像する。

Deplete (使い果たす) –
Visualize a stack of coins depleting as they’re continuously spent.
使い続けられることで硬貨の山が減っていく。

Hurtle (猛スピードで進む) –
Think of a speeding train hurtling down the tracks, making a loud noise.
高速で走る列車が線路を猛スピードで進み、大きな音を立てる。

Evoke (呼び起こす) –
Imagine an old photograph evoking memories of a past vacation.
古い写真が過去の休暇の思い出を呼び起こす。

Founder (失敗する) –
Picture a ship foundering in a storm, sinking below the waves.
嵐で沈む船を想像する。

Loom (迫りくる) –
Think of dark storm clouds looming on the horizon, indicating an impending storm.
暗い雲が地平線に迫りくる、近づく嵐の兆し。

Incur (負う) –
Visualize a person incurring debts by overspending on unnecessary items.
不必要な品物に過度に使いすぎ、借金を負う人物を想像する。

Rumble (ゴロゴロと鳴る) –
Imagine a thunderstorm rumbling in the distance, shaking the windows.
遠くでゴロゴロと鳴る雷雨が窓を揺らす。

Project (見積もる) –
Think of an architect projecting the cost of a new building using a calculator.
建築家が電卓を使って新しい建物の費用を見積もる。

Snare (わな) –
Picture a hunter setting a snare trap to catch a rabbit.
猟師がウサギを捕まえるためにわなを設置する。

Snare (罠にかける) –
Imagine a hunter setting a snare trap to catch a rabbit.
猟師がウサギを捕まえるためにわなを設置する。

Scrawl (塗り書きする) –
Imagine a child scrawling colorful doodles on a blank wall.
子どもが白い壁に色鮮やかな落書きをする。

Tarnish (曇らせる) –
Think of silver tarnishing over time, losing its shine.
時間とともに銀が曇り、輝きを失う。

Go on a binge (暴飲暴食する) –
Imagine a person binge-watching TV while surrounded by heaps of junk food wrappers.
テレビを見ながらジャンクフードのゴミの山に囲まれている人を想像する。

Go viral (ネットで情報が共有される) –
Picture a video spreading rapidly across social media platforms, with likes and shares increasing exponentially.
ソーシャルメディアで急速に広まり、いいねやシェアが指数関数的に増加する動画を想像する。

Get X across to Y (XをYに理解させる) –
Imagine a teacher using colorful props and gestures to help students understand a complex concept.
カラフルな小道具とジェスチャーを使って複雑な概念を理解させる先生を想像する。

Get the sack (お払い箱になる) –
Picture an employee carrying a sack filled with personal belongings after being fired from their job.
解雇された後、個人の持ち物でいっぱいの袋を持っている従業員を想像する。

Greasy spoon (小さな大衆食堂) –
Imagine a cozy diner with a worn-out sign and the smell of frying food wafting from the kitchen.
使い古した看板と、キッチンから漂う揚げ物の匂いがする居心地の良いダイナーを想像する。

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回答を読んだ後で実際に自分でも声に出して練習しましょう。

スピーキングの評価は４つ

①Short Speech
与えられたトピックの中から一つを選び、
論点とその根拠をまとめ首尾一貫したスピーチを
組み立てることが求められる

②Interaction
面接委員とのやり取りの中で、
それぞれの質問に対して臨機応変に対応し、
会話を継続することが求められる

③Grammar and Vocabulary
面接を通して、幅広い語彙、文法を正確かつ適切に
運用することが求められる

④Pronunciation
面接を通して、発音・アクセント・イントネーションを
正しく運用することが求められる

予想問題１

Agree or disagree: Should there be limits on the development and use of artificial intelligence in military applications?

回答

There should be limits on the development and use of artificial intelligence in military applications.

Ethical concerns: AI in military applications raises ethical dilemmas regarding the potential for autonomous weapons systems to make life-and-death decisions without human oversight, leading to unforeseen consequences and violations of international humanitarian law.

Risk of escalation: Unrestricted AI development in military contexts could fuel an arms race, leading to increased tensions between nations and a higher likelihood of conflict escalation, with AI-driven systems acting faster than human decision-makers can intervene.

Lack of accountability: Autonomous AI systems may lack accountability and transparency, making it challenging to assign responsibility for errors or misconduct, raising concerns about accountability in the event of accidents or violations of ethical standards.

Threat to human dignity: Deploying AI in warfare risks dehumanizing conflict by reducing the role of human judgment and empathy, potentially leading to increased civilian casualties and undermining the principles of proportionality and distinction in armed conflict.

By imposing limits on the development and use of AI in military applications, we can mitigate these risks and ensure that technological advancements serve to enhance global security and uphold fundamental human values.

予想問題２

Examine the ethical considerations surrounding the militarization of AI and its potential consequences.

回答

The militarization of AI raises significant ethical concerns due to its potential consequences:

Autonomous decision-making: AI-driven military systems may lack human oversight, leading to ethical dilemmas and violations of international humanitarian law.

Risk of escalation: AI-enabled rapid decision-making could escalate conflicts beyond human control, increasing unintended consequences and instability.

Bias and discrimination: AI algorithms may perpetuate biases, leading to unfair treatment and discrimination in conflict situations.

Surveillance and privacy: AI-powered surveillance technologies may infringe upon privacy rights, threatening civil liberties and democratic freedoms.

Lethal autonomous weapons: The development of AI-powered weapons raises moral questions about delegating life-and-death decisions to machines, risking catastrophic consequences and an arms race.

Addressing these ethical concerns requires careful consideration and the implementation of robust safeguards to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI in military contexts.

最後に

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長文

As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the horizon, Sarah found herself lost in thought. Memories of her childhood would often interject into her mind, reminding her of simpler times when worries were few and laughter plentiful. She would affix herself to these memories, clinging to them like lifelines in the sea of adulthood. The scent of freshly baked cookies would linger in the air, coaxing her to reminisce about baking sessions with her grandmother, the warmth of the oven and the joy of sharing treats with loved ones.

But amidst the nostalgia, Sarah couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing. She yearned to procure that same innocence and wonder she once possessed, to discern the beauty in everyday moments that now seemed to elude her grasp. Like a pawn in life’s intricate game, she felt herself drifting further from the simplicity she once knew, lost in the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Yet, as the day drew to a close, Sarah realized that she held the power to reclaim that sense of simplicity. She could exemplify gratitude for the small joys that permeate daily life, harnessing their power to replenish her spirit. With each sunset, she vowed to let go of the past and embrace the present, allowing memories to recur as gentle reminders of the beauty that surrounds her.

（英語で理解してもらうため日本語訳はできるだけ直訳で訳しています）

太陽が沈み始め、地平線に暖かな輝きを投げかける中、サラは考え事にふけっていました。彼女の幼少期の思い出が頭に時折挟み込まれ、心をかき乱します。それは、心配事が少なく笑い声が豊富だった時代を思い出させるものでした。彼女はこれらの思い出に自分を固定し、それらを大人の世界の海での生命線のように抱き締めました。新しく焼き立てのクッキーの香りが空気に残り、祖母との一緒の焼きセッションや、オーブンの温かさ、愛する人たちとのお菓子の分け合いについて思い出すように彼女を説得します。

しかし、郷愁の中に、サラはどうしてもある種の切望を感じずにはいられませんでした。かつて彼女が持っていた無垢さと驚きを獲得したいと思いました。彼女は、今では彼女の掌握を逃れるように思える日常の美しさを見分けることができます。人生の複雑なゲームの中の駒のように、彼女はかつて知っていたシンプルさからさらに遠くに漂っているように感じました。彼女は、現代の生活の喧騒の中で迷子になってしまいました。

しかし、その日が終わりに近づくにつれて、サラはそのシンプルさを取り戻す力を持っていることに気づきました。彼女は、日常生活に浸透する小さな喜びに感謝することを示し、その力を使って彼女の精神を補充することができました。彼女は、毎日の日没ごとに、過去を手放し、現在を受け入れ、思い出が彼女を取り巻く美しさの優しいリマインダーとして再発することを誓いました。

単語・熟語穴埋め問題

Interject (●●●)

Affix (●●●)

Linger (●●●)

Coax (●●●)

Procure (●●●)

Discern (●●●)

Pawn (●●●)

Denote (●●●)

Reclaim (●●●)

Exemplify (●●●)

Recur (●●●)

Harness (●●●)

Reminisce (●●●)

Permeate (●●●)

Replenish (●●●)

gloss over: ●●●

get a head start: ●●●

grease the palm of: ●●●

gang up on: ●●●

grope for: ●●●

例文穴埋め問題

He tried to ●●●, but she continued speaking without pausing.
彼は差し挟もうとしましたが、彼女は一時停止せずに話し続けました。

Please ●●● your signature at the bottom of the form.
このフォームの下部に署名を付けてください。

The aroma of the flowers ●●●ed in the air long after they had been removed.
花の香りが取り除かれてからも、空気中に長く残っていました。

She managed to ●●● a smile out of him even when he was feeling down.
彼女は彼が落ち込んでいる時でも、彼から微笑みを引き出すことに成功しました。

She managed to ●●● tickets to the concert despite it being sold out.
彼女はコンサートのチケットを入手することに成功しました。完売していたにもかかわらず。

It was difficult to ●●● any details in the darkness of the room.
部屋の暗闇では、詳細を識別するのが難しかった。

He had to ●●● his watch to pay for the repairs to his car.
彼は車の修理代を支払うために時計を質に入れなければなりませんでした。

The red traffic light ●●●s that you must stop.
赤い交通信号は、停止しなければならないことを示しています。

The environmentalists are working to ●●● the land polluted by industrial waste.
環境保護主義者たちは、工業廃棄物で汚染された土地を取り戻すために取り組んでいます。

His actions ●●● the qualities of true leadership.
彼の行動は真のリーダーシップの資質を具現化しています。

The same problem keeps ●●●ring despite our attempts to solve it.
同じ問題が再発し続けていますが、私たちの解決の試みにもかかわらず。

They ●●●ed the power of the wind to generate electricity.
彼らは風力の力を利用して電気を生成しました。

They spent the evening ●●●ing about their school days.
彼らはその夜、学校の日々について追憶しました。

The smell of baking bread ●●●d the entire house.
焼きたてのパンの香りが家全体に広がっていました。

She ●●●ed her energy by taking a short nap.
彼女は短い昼寝をしてエネルギーを補充しました。

熟語例文穴埋め問題

She tried to ●●● over her mistake during the presentation, but everyone noticed.
彼女はプレゼンテーション中の自分の間違いを取り繕おうとしましたが、誰もが気づいてしまいました。

By studying over the summer, she was able to get a ●●● start on the new school year.
夏休み中に勉強することで、彼女は新しい学年に先んじることができました。

He ●●●d the palm of the official to ensure his application was approved quickly.
彼は公務員にわいろを贈って、自分の申請が迅速に承認されることを確実にしました。

It’s not fair that they all ●●●ed up on him just because of one mistake.
たった一つの間違いのせいで、彼ら全員が彼に集団で攻撃したのは公平ではありません。

In the darkness, he ●●●d for the light switch along the wall.
闇の中で、彼は壁沿いに手探りでスイッチを探しました。

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前回の復習：連想法

Agonize:

Mnemonic: “Agonize sounds like ‘agony,’ so imagine someone in agony, writhing in pain.”
Association: Think of someone agonizing over a difficult decision, pacing back and forth, with a furrowed brow.
Contextual Usage: “She agonized over whether to accept the job offer or not.”

Amplify:

Mnemonic: “Amplify sounds like ‘amplifier,’ which makes things louder or stronger.”
Association: Visualize turning up the volume knob on a speaker to amplify the sound.
Contextual Usage: “The microphone was used to amplify the speaker’s voice to reach the large audience.”

Bask:

Mnemonic: “Bask sounds like ‘bath,’ so imagine relaxing and soaking up the warmth.”
Association: Picture a cat basking in the sunlight, stretched out lazily.
Contextual Usage: “They decided to bask in the glory of their success after winning the championship.”

Collaborate:

Mnemonic: “Collaborate sounds like ‘collar-laborate,’ imagine people working together while wearing collars.”
Association: Think of a group of scientists collaborating in a lab, sharing ideas and discoveries.
Contextual Usage: “The artists collaborated on a mural, each adding their unique style to the painting.”

Concoct:

Mnemonic: “Concoct sounds like ‘cook,’ so think of creating a recipe by mixing ingredients.”
Association: Visualize a chef concocting a new dish in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors.
Contextual Usage: “The detective was able to concoct a clever plan to catch the thief.”

Commence:

Mnemonic: “Commence sounds like ‘come in,’ imagine someone entering a room to start an event.”
Association: Picture a graduation ceremony commencing with students entering the stage.
Contextual Usage: “The concert will commence at 7 PM sharp.”

Delve:

Mnemonic: “Delve sounds like ‘dive,’ so imagine diving deep into a subject or investigation.”
Association: Visualize a detective delving into a mysterious case, searching for clues.
Contextual Usage: “She decided to delve into the history of her family tree.”

Evaporate:

Mnemonic: “Evaporate sounds like ‘evaporate,’ think of water disappearing into thin air.”
Association: Imagine a puddle evaporating under the hot sun, leaving behind only dry ground.
Contextual Usage: “The morning mist began to evaporate as the sun rose higher in the sky.”

Evade:

Mnemonic: “Evade sounds like ‘avoid,’ imagine dodging or escaping from something.”
Association: Picture a spy evading capture by slipping through a crowd unnoticed.
Contextual Usage: “The suspect tried to evade arrest by fleeing the scene.”

Scrutinize:

Mnemonic: “Scrutinize sounds like ‘scrutiny,’ imagine closely examining something with a magnifying glass.”
Association: Visualize a teacher scrutinizing a student’s test paper, checking for mistakes.
Contextual Usage: “The detective scrutinized the evidence for any overlooked clues.”

Scuttle:

Mnemonic: “Scuttle sounds like ‘scuttle,’ imagine a crab scuttling sideways across the sand.”
Association: Picture a ship scuttling across the ocean, moving quickly and erratically.
Contextual Usage: “The mouse scuttled across the kitchen floor, searching for food.”

Submerge:

Mnemonic: “Submerge sounds like ‘submarine,’ think of something sinking below the surface of the water.”
Association: Visualize a submarine submerging beneath the waves, disappearing from view.
Contextual Usage: “The diver decided to submerge himself underwater to explore the coral reef.”

Wince:

Mnemonic: “Wince sounds like ‘win-s,’ imagine someone flinching or grimacing after losing.”
Association: Picture a person wincing in pain after stubbing their toe.
Contextual Usage: “She couldn’t help but wince when she heard the loud noise.”

Provoke:

Mnemonic: “Provoke sounds like ‘poke,’ imagine someone poking a bear and causing it to become angry.”
Association: Visualize a comedian provoking laughter from the audience with a witty joke.
Contextual Usage: “His rude comment provoked a heated argument.”

Weather (切り抜ける):

Mnemonic: “Weather sounds like ‘whether,’ imagine facing a storm and overcoming it.”
Association: Think of a ship weathering a storm at sea, navigating through rough waters.
Contextual Usage: “Despite facing many challenges, she was able to weather the difficulties and succeed.”

今回の単語：連想法

Interject (差し挟む):

Association: Imagine someone inserting a “ject” (like an object) between two people talking, interrupting the conversation.
「インタージェクト」という言葉を考えると、話している2人の間に物を挟むイメージが浮かびます。

Affix (貼り付ける):

Association: Visualize affixing a sticker to a surface, sticking it firmly in place.
「アフィックス」は、シールをしっかりと表面に貼り付けるイメージを思い浮かべます。

Linger (滞在する):

Association: Picture a scent lingering in the air long after its source has disappeared.
「リンガー」という言葉を思い浮かべると、香りが消えた後も空気中に残るイメージがあります。

Coax (誘う):

Association: Imagine coaxing a shy cat out from under the bed with gentle words and gestures.
「コアックス」は、優しい言葉や仕草で臆病な猫をベッドの下から誘い出すイメージです。

Procure (手に入れる):

Association: Visualize someone procuring a rare item from a treasure chest, triumphantly holding it up.
「プロキュア」という言葉を思い浮かべると、宝箱から珍しいアイテムを手に入れて誇らしげに持ち上げるイメージがあります。

Discern (識別する):

Association: Imagine using a magnifying glass to discern tiny details on a map.
「ディサーン」という言葉を思い浮かべると、地図の細かい部分を識別するために拡大鏡を使用するイメージがあります。

Pawn (質に入れる):

Association: Picture someone pawning a valuable ring for quick cash at a pawnshop.
「ポーン」という言葉を思い浮かべると、質屋で貴重な指輪を早く現金化するイメージがあります。

Denote (示す):

Association: Imagine a sign denoting the entrance to a museum, clearly indicating where to go.
「ディノート」という言葉を思い浮かべると、博物館の入口を示すサインがどこにあるかを明確に示しているイメージがあります。

Reclaim (取り戻す):

Association: Visualize reclaiming lost treasure from the depths of the ocean with a diving expedition.
「リクレイム」という言葉を思い浮かべると、海の底から失われた宝をダイビングで取り戻すイメージがあります。

Exemplify (例示する):

Association: Picture someone exemplifying good manners by holding the door open for others.
「イグゼンプリファイ」という言葉を思い浮かべると、他人のためにドアを開けて礼儀正しく振る舞うイメージがあります。

Recur (繰り返す):

Association: Imagine a pattern recurring in a kaleidoscope, creating a mesmerizing display.
「リカー」という言葉を思い浮かべると、カレイドスコープの中で繰り返し出現する模様が幻想的なディスプレイを作り出すイメージがあります。

Harness (利用する):

Association: Visualize harnessing the power of the wind with a windmill to generate electricity.
「ハーネス」という言葉を思い浮かべると、風車で風の力を利用して電気を発電するイメージがあります。

Reminisce (追憶する):

Association: Picture two old friends reminiscing about their childhood memories while looking at old photographs.
「リミニス」という言葉を思い浮かべると、古い写真を見ながら幼少期の思い出について語り合う2人の古い友人のイメージがあります。

Permeate (浸透する):

Association: Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread permeating through the house, filling every room.
「パーミエイト」という言葉を思い浮かべると、焼き立てのパンの香りが家中に浸透し、すべての部屋を満たすイメージがあります。

Replenish (補充する):

Association: Visualize replenishing the water in a fish tank by pouring water from a jug.
「リプレニッシュ」という言葉を思い浮かべると、ジャグから水を注いで水槽の水を補充するイメージがあります。

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長文

As the deadline approached, Sarah began to agonize over her unfinished project. She knew she needed to amplify her efforts if she wanted to meet the deadline. Despite feeling overwhelmed, she decided to collaborate with her colleagues, hoping their combined efforts would help them succeed.

They commenced their work by delving into the details of the project, scrutinizing every aspect to ensure its success. Ideas were concocted and plans were made, each member contributing their expertise. Despite setbacks, they refused to wince and instead focused on overcoming obstacles.

Their determination only seemed to provoke the challenges further, but they refused to evade them. Instead, they confronted each obstacle head-on, finding ways to scuttle past them. With perseverance, they managed to weather the storm and emerge victorious.

（英語で理解してもらうため日本語訳はできるだけ直訳で訳しています）

期限が近づくにつれて、サラは未完成のプロジェクトに苦しんでいました。彼女は期限を守りたいと思って、自分の努力を増やさなければならないことを知っていました。圧倒されながらも、同僚たちと協力することを決意し、彼らの結集した努力が成功につながることを期待していました。

彼らはプロジェクトの詳細に突き進むことから仕事を開始し、成功を確実にするためにすべての側面を精査しました。アイデアが練り上げられ、計画が立てられ、それぞれのメンバーが専門知識を提供しました。逆境にもかかわらず、彼らは顔をしかめることなく、障害を克服することに焦点を合わせました。

彼らの決意は挑戦をさらに引き起こすようでしたが、彼らはそれらを避けることを拒否しました。代わりに、彼らは各障害に正面から立ち向かい、それらをすり抜ける方法を見つけました。粘り強さで、彼らは嵐を切り抜け、勝利を勝ち取ることができました。

単語・熟語穴埋め問題

agonize – ●●●
amplify – ●●●
bask – ●●●
collaborate – ●●●
concoct – ●●●
commence – ●●●
delve – ●●●
evaporate – ●●●
evade – ●●●
scrutinize – ●●●
scuttle – ●●●
submerge – ●●●
wince – ●●●
provoke – ●●●
weather – ●●●
go on a crime spree: ●●●
gain on: ●●●
go bananas: ●●●
get one’s bearings: ●●●
get one’s feet wet: ●●●

例文穴埋め問題

She ●●●d over the decision for hours.

彼女は何時間もの間、決断に苦悩しました。

The microphone ●●●ed her voice so everyone could hear.

マイクは彼女の声を増幅し、誰もが聞こえるようにしました。

He ●●●ed in the glory of his achievements.

彼は自分の業績の栄光に満足しました。

They ●●●d on the project to ensure its success.

彼らはプロジェクトに協力してその成功を確実にしました。

She ●●●ed a plan to surprise her friend on their birthday.

彼女は友達の誕生日にサプライズをするための計画を練りました。

Let’s ●●● the meeting at 9 a.m.

朝９時に会議を始めましょう。

He ●●●d into the ancient texts to uncover the truth.

彼は真実を暴くために古代のテキストを探求しました。

The puddle will ●●● in the afternoon sun.

水たまりは午後の太陽で蒸発します。

He tried to ●●● the question, but she persisted.

彼は質問を回避しようとしましたが、彼女は根気よく追求しました。

The detective ●●●d the evidence for any clues.

探偵は証拠を細かく調べ、手がかりを探しました。

The mouse ●●●d across the floor and disappeared into a hole.

ネズミが床を急いで横切り、穴に消えました。

The submarine will ●●● beneath the surface.

潜水艦は水面下に潜ります。

He ●●●d in pain as the needle pricked his skin.

針が彼の肌に刺さると、彼は痛みで顔をしかめました。

Her words ●●●d a heated argument among the group.

彼女の言葉がグループ内で激しい議論を引き起こしました。

They managed to ●●● the financial crisis and emerge stronger.

彼らは金融危機を切り抜け、より強く現れました。

熟語例文穴埋め問題

The notorious gang ●●● on a crime spree, robbing several banks in the city.
(悪名高いギャングは、都市内のいくつかの銀行を強盗し、短時間で次々と犯罪を重ねました。)

Despite the lead, the pursuing car ●●●ed on the escaping vehicle.
(逃走車にリードがあったにもかかわらず、追跡車が追いつきました。)

The fans went ●●● when their team won the championship.
(ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになったときに気が狂いました。)

After wandering lost in the forest, he finally got his ●●● and found his way back to the campsite.
(森で迷っていた後、彼はついに自分の位置を把握し、キャンプ場に戻る道を見つけました。)

She decided to get her feet ●●● in the world of entrepreneurship by starting her own small business.
(彼女は自分の小さなビジネスを立ち上げることで起業の世界に手を出すことに決めました。)

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前回の復習：連想法

Bombaard:

Mnemonic: Imagine a bomb-aard (aardvark) with a bomb strapped to its back, ready to explode.
Association: Bombard sounds like “bomb” which is associated with explosions and destruction.
Contextual Usage: The enemy’s air force launched a massive bombardment, raining bombs down on the city.

Devastate:

Mnemonic: Devastate sounds like “devour state.” Picture a state being devoured by a giant monster, leaving behind destruction.
Association: Devastate is associated with widespread destruction and ruin.
Contextual Usage: The earthquake devastated the coastal town, leaving buildings in ruins and residents homeless.

Excel:

Mnemonic: Excel sounds like “egg-cell.” Imagine an egg-cell (egg cell) winning a gold medal for its outstanding performance.
Association: Excel is associated with achieving high levels of success or proficiency.
Contextual Usage: Sarah excels in mathematics, consistently earning top scores on her exams.

Esteem:

Mnemonic: Esteem sounds like “esteem,” which means to hold someone in high regard. Picture someone holding a trophy high in esteem.
Association: Esteem is associated with respect, admiration, and high regard.
Contextual Usage: She was held in high esteem by her colleagues for her integrity and professionalism.

Incapacitate:

Mnemonic: In-capacity-tate. Imagine someone putting a cap on your head, limiting your capacity and rendering you unable to act.
Association: Incapacitate means to render someone incapable of functioning normally.
Contextual Usage: The injury incapacitated him, leaving him unable to walk for several weeks.

Subordinate:

Mnemonic: Subordinate sounds like “sub-ordinate.” Picture a subordinate (assistant) organizing files in a subterranean dungeon.
Association: Subordinate refers to someone in a lower position or rank.
Contextual Usage: As a manager, she delegates tasks to her subordinate staff members.

Succumb:

Mnemonic: Succumb sounds like “suck thumb.” Imagine someone sucking their thumb in defeat after succumbing to pressure.
Association: Succumb means to give in or yield to something overpowering.
Contextual Usage: Despite his best efforts, he succumbed to the temptation and indulged in unhealthy eating habits.

Simulate:

Mnemonic: Simulate sounds like “similar late.” Picture someone arriving late to work because they were simulating (practicing) for a similar scenario.
Association: Simulate means to imitate or replicate something.
Contextual Usage: The flight simulator allows pilots to simulate various flying conditions without leaving the ground.

Overrun:

Mnemonic: Overrun sounds like “over-run.” Imagine a stampede of animals overrunning a city, causing chaos.
Association: Overrun means to overwhelm or conquer by force.
Contextual Usage: The enemy forces quickly overrun the border, seizing control of strategic locations.

Tally:

Mnemonic: Tally sounds like “tally.” Picture someone counting tally marks on a scoreboard to keep track of scores.
Association: Tally means to count or record.
Contextual Usage: At the end of the game, they tallied up the points to determine the winner.

Tout:

Mnemonic: Tout sounds like “shout.” Imagine someone shouting to tout (promote) a product or service.
Association: Tout means to promote or praise enthusiastically.
Contextual Usage: The company touts its new product as the best on the market, boasting about its features.

Teeter:

Mnemonic: Teeter sounds like “teeter-totter.” Picture someone balancing precariously on a teeter-totter, on the verge of falling.
Association: Teeter means to wobble or sway unsteadily.
Contextual Usage: The vase teetered on the edge of the table before finally toppling over and shattering.

Traverse:

Mnemonic: Traverse sounds like “travel-verse.” Imagine exploring different verses or dimensions as you traverse through them.
Association: Traverse means to travel across or through.
Contextual Usage: The hikers traversed the rugged terrain, crossing rivers and scaling steep cliffs.

Veer:

Mnemonic: Veer sounds like “steer.” Picture a driver suddenly steering their car to veer off the road.
Association: Veer means to change direction suddenly.
Contextual Usage: The cyclist had to veer sharply to avoid colliding with the pedestrian.

Veto:

Mnemonic: Veto sounds like “veto.” Imagine someone wielding a large stamp labeled “veto” to reject a proposal.
Association: Veto means to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal.
Contextual Usage: The president exercised his veto power to reject the proposed legislation.

今回の単語：連想法

Agonize (苦悶する):
クロスワードパズルで苦悶する人をイメージします。

Amplify (増幅する):
マイクが歌手の声を増幅して大きくします。

Bask (日光浴する):
暖かい日差しを浴びながらビーチで横たわるイメージです。

Collaborate (共同で働く):
二人がプロジェクトで共同作業し、アイデアを出し合っている様子です。

Concoct (工夫して作り出す):
シェフが新しいレシピを考案し、材料を混ぜ合わせて美味しい料理を作り出しています。

Commence (開始する):
リボンが切られてレースが開始され、始まりを示しています。

Delve (探求する):
冒険家が洞窟に突入し、隠された宝物を探している様子です。

Evaporate (蒸発する):
熱い太陽の下で水たまりが蒸発し、空気中に消えていく様子です。

Evade (回避する):
忍者が敵の攻撃を回避し、素早くその攻撃をかわしているイメージです。

Scrutinize (詳細に調べる):
刑事が証拠を詳細に調べ、それぞれの手がかりを注意深く検討しています。

Scuttle (急いで動く):
カニが砂の上を急いで横に動いている様子を想像します。

Submerge (水中に沈む):
潜水艦が波の下に潜り、深淵に消えていく様子です。

Wince (顔をしかめる):
人がつま先を机の脚にぶつけて痛がっている様子を想像します。

Provoke (挑発する):
闘牛の中で牡牛が闘牛士を挑発し、怒って突進する様子です。

Weather (切り抜ける):
船が嵐を切り抜け、荒れた海を航行しているイメージです

「go on a crime spree」（短時間で次々と犯罪を重ねる）
連想：「犯罪の波に乗る」
イメージ：犯罪者が波のように続々と事件を起こす様子。

「gain on」（に追いつく）
連想：「追い風で前進する」
イメージ：追い風を受けて船が速く進み、他の船に追いつく様子。

「go bananas」（気が狂う）
連想：「バナナの皮を踏む」
イメージ：誰かがバナナの皮を踏んで転び、その様子が滑稽で笑いが止まらず、ついには気が狂うように笑う。

「get one’s bearings」（自分の位置を把握する）
連想：「方位磁針を手に入れる」
イメージ：人が森の中で迷子になり、方位磁針を手に入れて、どちらに進めば家に帰れるかを確認する様子。

「get one’s feet wet」（手始めにやってみる）
連想：「足を水に浸す」
イメージ：水泳を始めるとき、最初に足を水に浸して慣れようとする様子。

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