Daily English 2020.08.11

積み重ねが大切。

今日の単語。

1. reinforce（補強する、強化する）

= The building needs to be reinforced to withstand earthquakes.

2. heave（持ち上げる、力を入れて引く）

= He heaved the box onto the table.

3. tout（もてはやす）

= The politician is touted as the next prime minister.

4. expedite（～を早める、はかどらせる）

= The internet has dramatically expedited access to information.

5. thwart（妨害する、挫折する）

= The Internet has dramatically expedited access to information.

6. bolster（強化する、補強する）

= The country wants to bolster its defenses against external threats.

7. torment（苦しめる、いじめる）

= He was tormented by feelings of guilt.

8. confiscate（押収する、没収する）

= Police confiscated the suspect's computer.