Daily English 2020.08.21

今日の単語。

1. concede（渋々認める）

= He conceded that he had lied.

2. revoke（無効にする、取り消す）

= The Supreme Court revoked the lower court's decision.

3. appall（ぞっとさせる、愕然とさせる）

= The September 11 terrorist attacks appalled people around the world.

4. inaugurate（～を正式に開始する）

= More than 500 people gathered to inaugurate the new airport.

5. rebuff（拒絶する）

= The company rebuffed a buyout offer from Microsoft.

6. instigate（開始する）

= The government has instigated numerous fiscal reforms.

7. wrench（もぎ取る、捻挫する、くじく）

= The robber wrenched the purse from her hands.

8. retard（遅らせる、妨害する）

= Tax increases would retard economic growth.