つれづれなる日々にいろどりを

平凡な日々の中に彩りを見つけられることを生きがいにしたい今日この頃 -日々の備忘録-

Daily English 2020.08.14

今日の単語。

 

1. subvert(転覆させる、倒す)

= The criminals plotted to subvert the government.

 

2. galvanize(活気づかせる)

= The accident at the nuclear plant galvanized popular opposition to nuclear power.

 

3. stipulate(~を規定する、明記する)

= The law stipulates that new cars must be fitted with seat belts.

 

4. fabricate(でっち上げる、捏造する)

= The kidnapping story was completely fabricated.

 

5. demoralize(~の士気を低下させる)

= Mass layoffs can demoralize employees and decrease performance.

 

6. reiterate(繰り返して言う)

= The leaders of the two countries reiterated the importance of strengthening their cooperation.

 

7. proliferate(急増する)

= Thai restaurants have proliferated in the US since the 1980s.

 

8. subsidize(~に補助金を与える)

= Education is highly subsidized by the government.