Hot Words No.17-2

Proliferate

発音：

[prəlífərèit]

意味：

1. 急激に増加・増大する

To increase or multiply rapidly

2. 急増

Proliferation:

A sudden increase

1の例文：

In a nationwide environment of energy conservation, bicycle riders are proliferating.

2の例文：

The major powers have finally reached an accord on a nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Stall

発音：

[stɔ́ːl]

意味：

停止する、滞る、意図的に遅らせる

To come to a standstill; to stop; to be frustrated; to delay on purpose

例文1：

The reform measure stalled amid mounting protests.

例文2：

You are just stalling for time. Come on, give me a straight answer!

Stellar

発音：

[stélər]

意味：

目を見張るような素晴らしい

Excellent and impressive

例文1：

He has a stellar professional history.

例文2：

The new actress gave a stellar performance on the stage.

Trump

発音：

[trʌ́mp]

意味：

競合相手に勝る、他者より秀でる

To overpower; to take precedence; to outperform; to be more important than

例文1：

In the TOEFL test correct grammar trumps good pronunciation.

例文2：

The government announced that economic development trumps ecology.

例文3：

Her singing trumped all the competitors at the contest.

Undertow

発音：

[ʌ́ndərtóu]

意味：

顕著でないが一貫して流れているテーマ・感情

A theme or feeling that runs consistently although in a quiet and inconspicuous manner

例文1：

The story has an undertow of nostalgia for days gone.

例文2：

A penchant for spirituality is an undertow that runs through my life.

Vet

発音：

[vét]

意味：

慎重に評価・吟味する

To carefully evaluate; to run a background check

例文1：

I suggest that you vet your essay before submitting it to the professor.

例文2：

The Republican Party is in the middle of vetting presidential candidates, determined to win back the White House.

Window

発音：

[wíndou]

意味：

1. 都合のいい時間帯

An interval of time that is convenient

2. 眺め、アクセス

A view; an access

1の例文：

I can see you today. I have a window of 2 hours this afternoon.

2の例文a：

The restaurant offers a nice window on Tokyo Bay.

2の例文b：

I love the morning paper as it gives me a quick window on the world.

2の例文c：

This medical test provides a window on your health.