Daily English 2020.09.20

今日の単語。

1. zenith（頂点、絶頂）

= Britian's eceonomic and political power reached its zenith in the late Victorian era.

2. defiance（反抗、挑戦）

= She had a look of defiance.

3. hoax（いたずら、悪ふざけ）

= The threat turned out to be a hoax.

4. pesticide（殺虫剤、農薬）

= Pesticides can be harmful to people.

5. setback（後退、妨げ）

= The country's economy suffered a temporary setback due to the financial crisis.

6. validity（妥当性、正当性）

= The scientific validity of the study is in question.

7. vicinity（付近、周辺）

= There are some hotels in the immediate vicinity of the airport.

8. buildup（増加、増強）

= Energy conservation is the best way to reduce the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.