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◆今日の英語(32) definitionword or phrasedefinition in Englishexample sentence1把握するpin downTo fix or establish clearlyHowever, living off campus involves costs, like furnishings, utilities, and groceries that are hard to pin down.2〈事・物が〉抑えられない,抵抗できない;圧倒的なirresistibleイリじスタボォルimposible to resistThe urge to get overly involved can be practically irresistible.3ぐずぐず遅らせる急降下する子孫衝動、本能和らげるもの容易にするprocrastinateプロくラスティねイトswoopすうープoffspringinstincta bufferpave the way toTo put off doing somethingTo make a rush as if with a sudden sweeping movementThe progeny or descendants of a personAn inborn pattern of behaviorSomething that lessens the shock of an impactTo make progress or development easierParents faced with a child who procrastinates, or even one who doesn't, some parents cross the line between helping and hovering. You've probably heard of these "helicopter parents" in the media. They're overprotective and have been known to swoop in at the first sign of their offspring's distress or independence. The instinct is understandable; every parent wants to be a buffer to life's pain and help pave the way to achievement.4〈栄誉などを〉(人に)授ける,贈る,与えるbestow onベスとぉウ通例目上の人から与える場合に用いるTo present as a gift or an honor; conferThe Presidential Award is very prestigious and is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning independent careers.5まっとうなdecentadequateRight now my biggest personal dream is to get decent at speaking English.6保管場所となるhouseto keep or storeThis databace houses student's assesment data.7およそ、約circa すぁーカin approximately, aboutCirca 1920’s-1950’s music cd’s8急に活気付く怯えさせる元気づけるspring into actiondauntingreassureTo appear or come into being quicklydiscouragingTo restore confidence toEvery fall, almost two million students begin working on their college applications, and parents spring into action. What's the best way to help your child through this daunting process and resist the urge to do the work yourself? First, reassure your child that this is a challenge that can be overcome; all it takes is a little organization.9不都合なものdrawbackA disadvantage or inconvenienceEarly action plans are less restrictive, but also have some drawbacks.10微調整、つねる(ひねる)事tweakA sharp, twisting pinch, fine-tuneYour English is very advanced, so the corrections I made are really just tweaks that will further improve it11(言葉表現が)差別的でないpolitically correct PCnot discriminativePolitical correctness (adjectivally, politically correct; both forms commonly abbreviated to PC) is a term used to describe language, ideas, policies, or behavior seen as seeking to minimize offense to racial, cultural, or other identity groups.12国外居住者expatriate エクスぺぃトゥリエイトResiding in a foreign country.Expatriate Democrats voting at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, gave the early nod to Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton, 75 percent to 25.13じろじろみる、目分量で測るeyeballTo look over carefully; scrutinize. To measure or estimate roughly by sighI eyeballed the area of the wall that needed paint.14〈人を〉(…で)苦しめる逸話的burdenanecdotalアネクどぉートァルoppressOf, characterized by, or full of anecdotesI've often heard the opposite happens, where doctors don't tell their patients what's wrong in the first place so as not to burden them or something. That's anecdotal though so it's probably not true. 15慈善の心に富だ、情け深いbenevolent バァねヴォレントッCharacterized by or suggestive of doing good.Of, concerned withMedecine is a benevolent art.16変装するdisguiseディスがぁーィズwear or dress something to trickIf you don't want anyone to recognize you, I suppose you could wear a disguise or something.17〈人・乗り物が〉(…に)ぶつかるcollide withコァらイド本来は動いているもの同士の衝突をいうTo come together with violent, direct impact.現在は片方が静止している場合にも用いるWhile kids many love trampolines, they are very dangerous and do not make good toys. Injuries are caused by colliding with another person, landing improperly, or falling off the rampoline or onto the frame.18so on の形式ばった言い方so forthAnd similarly; and continuing in a like mannerThere are apples, lemons, bananas and so forth on the table.19〈ビジネスなどが〉もうかる,有利な,金になるlucrativeるークァティブProducing wealth; profitableUnfortunately, there are many reasons why young people tend to avoid traditional things these days: traditions are old-fashioned, unpopular, and not very lucrative.20(人、物を)危うくするimperil インぷぇラァオendangerimperil my life