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.