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idiom
win the peace
紛争後に平和を維持することに成功する
Meaning
to succeed in maintaining peace after a conflict
Example
The treaty was a success, but they still had to **win the peace**.
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win-win situation
すべての当事者が利益を得る状況
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
idiom
wind down
活動後にリラックスする、または減速する
Meaning
to relax or slow down after activity
Example
I like to **wind down** with a book before bed.
phrasal-verb
wind down from
何か intense なことを終えた後にリラックスする
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
phrasal-verb
wind down spending
支出を徐々に減らすか、停止すること
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
phrasal-verb
wind down with
リラックスするために落ち着いたことをする
Meaning
to relax by doing something calming
Example
She likes to **wind down with** a book before bed.
phrasal-verb
wind meetings down
議論をまとめ、会議を閉じる
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
phrasal-verb
wind off
仕事や緊張の後にリラックスする
Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to **wind off** by reading a good book.
phrasal-verb
wind off from
ストレスからリラックスする、または切り離す; 仕事や緊張の後で落ち着く
Meaning
to relax or detach yourself from stress; to calm down after work or tension
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind off from** all the pressure by listening to soft music.
idiom
wind up
特定の状況に陥る
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
phrasal-verb
wind up about
何かについて動揺したり、腹を立てたりする
Meaning
to become agitated or upset because of something
Example
Try not to **wind up about** the traffic; we'll still make it on time.
phrasal-verb
wind up with
特定の状況または状態で終わること; 結果としてなる
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation or condition; to result in
Example
If you keep skipping breaks, you might **wind up with** burnout.
phrasal-verb
wind yourself down
忙しいまたはストレスの多い後にリラックスすること
Meaning
to relax after being busy or stressed
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind myself down** with some calming music.
phrasal-verb
wind yourself up
自分を神経質にさせる、または動揺させる; 緊張または心配になる
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
idiom
window of opportunity
チャンスがある短い期間
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
idiom
window shopping
買わずに店で物を見る
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
idiom
Wing it
準備なしで何かをする。
Meaning
To do something without preparation.
Example
I forgot my notes, so I’ll just **wing it** during the presentation.
phrasal-verb
wipe down
布で表面をこすることで清掃する
Meaning
to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth
Example
Don’t forget to **wipe down** the kitchen counter after cooking.
phrasal-verb
wipe off
表面から何かを擦って取り除く
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
idiom
wipe out
何かを完全に排除する
Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
idiom
wipe the slate clean
過去の失敗を忘れて新たに始める
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
idiom
wired differently
ユニークまたは非伝統的な方法で考えるまたは振る舞う
Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often **wired differently**.
idiom
wired for success
成功するように生まれつき設計されたまたは傾向がある
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
idiom
wired to learn
知識やスキルを身につけるように自然にできている
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.