Daily English 2020.09.18

今日の単語。

1. backlog（未処理の仕事）

= It took me two days to clear the backlog.

2. grudge（恨み、遺恨）

= The defendant had a grudge against society.

3. maxim（格言）

= As the maxim says, " Time is money."

4. veto（拒否権）

= The president used his veto to block the passage of the bill.

5. freight（貨物、積み荷）

= The train carries both passengers and freight.

6. conveyance（輸送、運搬）

= Horses were the principal means of conveyance in those days.

7. tantrum（かんしゃく）

= During chilfhood, she used to throw tantrums.

8. embargo（通商禁止、禁輸）

= the UN imposed an arms embargo on the country.