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 2020.10.15

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.