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Optimistic = Hopefulness
楽観的な。 |
| Even with all the trouble on Wall Street I am still optimistic about the world economy. |
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Havoc = Great destruction
大破壊。 |
| The Wall Street crisis has played havoc on the American economy. |
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Shoddy = Inferior, not made well or not done well
粗悪な。 |
| Shoddy workmenship causes production delays and breakdowns. |
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The king of cool = The sharpest, the best or the most interesting
おしゃれの王様。 |
| Apple's new i-phone is the king of cool in the U.S.A. |
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To be candid = To state perfectly what is on your mind
率直な。 |
| People who ask for a candid opinion of themselves usually have their feelings hurt. |
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To forgo = To give up
・・・なしで済ます。断念する。 |
| I have decided to forgo ice-cream to maintain my weight. |
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Alive and kicking = To be in good condition, to be happy to be alive
大元気で。大はしゃぎで。 |
| Every morning at 4:00 I'm up and alive and kicking. |
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Giddy vs. glum = Very happy vs. very sad
有頂天。 / 押し黙った。 |
| Supporters of Mr. Obama are giddy while supporters of Mr. Maccain are glum. |
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Astute = Crafty
抜け目のない。 |
| He is very famous for his astute way of speaking. |







