Daily English 2020.07.28

体調絶不調から回復して穏やかな朝に感謝。

意識的に運動しなくては。。

1. pretext（口実、言い訳）

= The phrase "War against terrorism" has been used as a pretext for military intervension.

2. correlation（相互関係、相関関係）

= There is a strong correlation between poverty and malnutrition.

3. debacle（大失敗、完敗、総崩れ）

= The promotional campaign ended in a complete debacle.

4. hallmark（特徴、特質）

= Consistency is the hallmark of good writing.

5. whim（気まぐれ、思い付き）

= Don't buy things on a whim.

6. inmate（収容者）

= Five inmates broke out of the jail around midnight.

7. effigy（肖像、偶像）

= The demonstrators burnt effigies of political leaders.

8. deterrent（抑止するもの、妨害物）

= A security alarm can be an effective deterrent to thieves.