Daily English 2020.10.15
今日の単語。
1. surmount(克服する)
= There are many obstacles to be surmounted.
2. taunt(あざける、なじる)
= His classmates taunted him about his clothes.
3. expunge(削除する)
= His remarks were expunged from the record.
4. flounder(低迷する、困難に直面する)
= The publishing industry is floundering at present.
5. preclude(妨げる、不可能にする)
= Lack of funds precluded the construction of the bridge.
6. exult(歓喜する、大喜びする)
= They exulted over the results of the election.
7. covet(むやみに欲しがる、熱望する)
= He covets fame and wealth.
8. ponder(思案する、熟考する)
= She pondered what to do next.