英検Pre-2級ボキャブラリー

ボキャブラリー　レッスン128

パート1:ボキャブラリー

1. stand by phrase [stand bahy]

to wait or be ready for something, to be available for assistance or support

◼ Example: Please stand by for further instructions from the flight attendant.

2. billion noun [bil-yuhn]

a large number equal to 1,000 million

◼ Example: The population of the country is estimated to be over a billion people.

3. make out phrasal verb [meyk out]

to understand or interpret something, often with difficulty

◼ Example: I couldn't make out what she was saying because of the loud noise.

4. I'll be back at phrase [ahyl bee bak at]

indicating the time or place of one's return

◼ Example: I'll be back at the office by 5 PM.

5. lose one's balance phrase [looz wuhnz bal-uhns]

to become unsteady or fall due to a lack of stability

◼ Example: He lost his balance and fell off the bike.

6. brand noun [brand]

a specific product or company name that distinguishes it from others

◼ Example: Nike is a popular brand known for its athletic shoes and apparel.

7. freedom noun [free-duhm]

the state of being free, the absence of restrictions or constraints

◼ Example: Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many democratic societies.

8. at the risk of phrase [at thuh risk uhv]

taking a chance or exposing oneself to potential danger or harm

◼ Example: He pursued his dreams at the risk of financial stability.

9. go to the doctor phrase [goh too thuh dok-ter]

to visit a medical professional for diagnosis or treatment

◼ Example: If your symptoms persist, you should go to the doctor.

10. flash verb [flash]

to briefly appear or shine brightly, to display or show suddenly

◼ Example: The lightning flashed across the sky during the thunderstorm.

パート2:練習問題1

◼ stand by

◼ billion

◼ make out

◼ I'll be back at

◼ lose one's balance

◼ brand

◼ freedom

◼ at the risk of

◼ go to the doctor

◼ flash

Give the word being asked for each number.

(下記の各英語説明文が指す正しい言葉を、上記の四角内の選択肢からそれぞれ選びなさい。)

____________________1. to understand or interpret something, often with difficulty

____________________2. a large number equal to 1,000 million

____________________3. to wait or be ready for something, to be available for assistance or support

____________________4. to become unsteady or fall due to a lack of stability

____________________5. the state of being free, the absence of restrictions or constraints

____________________6. indicating the time or place of one's return

____________________7. a specific product or company name that distinguishes it from others

____________________8. taking a chance or exposing oneself to potential danger or harm

____________________9. to visit a medical professional for diagnosis or treatment

____________________10. to briefly appear or shine brightly, to display or show suddenly

パート2:練習問題2

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.

(下記の各英文内の下線部分に入る正しい言葉を、下記a~dの選択肢からそれぞれ選びなさい。)

1) They tried to _______________ the distant figure in the fog.

a. freedom

b. at the risk of

c. make out

d. I'll be back at

2) The company announced that their annual revenue exceeded $1 _______________.

a. flash

b. freedom

c. billion

d. make out

3) Their ____________ is well-known for its quality and style.

a. billion

b. flash

c. brand

d. lose one's balance

4) She spoke up ____________ being criticized for her opinion.

a. freedom

b. at the risk of

c. brand

d. I'll be back at

5) The camera ____________ a bright light when the photo was taken.

a. stand by

b. at the risk of

c. brand

d. flashed