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phrasal-verb
vet out
弱い選択肢を取り除くために何かを徹底的に調べる
Meaning
to examine something thoroughly to remove weak options
Example
We **vet out** risky proposals before they reach the board.
idiom
viral content
インターネット上で急速に広がるコンテンツ。通常はソーシャルメディアを通じて。
Meaning
Content that spreads rapidly across the internet, usually through social media.
Example
The video went **viral** after being shared on Facebook.
idiom
virus of doubt
急速に広がる不確実な気持ち
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
idiom
visionary leader
将来に対して明確なビジョンを持つリーダー
Meaning
a leader with a clear vision for the future
Example
Steve Jobs was considered a **visionary leader** for his innovative ideas.
idiom
vote down
投票で反対して却下する
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
phrasal-verb
vote down a proposal
提案や提案を投票で反対すること
Meaning
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
Example
The parliament **voted down a proposal** to increase military spending.
phrasal-verb
vote for
選挙で誰かまたは何かを選ぶ
Meaning
to choose someone or something in an election
Example
Everyone should **vote for** candidates who value honesty.
phrasal-verb
vote in
投票で誰かをポジションに選ぶ
Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people **voted in** a new government last year.
phrasal-verb
vote out
投票で誰かを解任する
Meaning
to remove someone from office by voting against them
Example
Citizens **voted out** the corrupt officials in the last election.
phrasal-verb
vote through
投票で法案や提案を正式に承認する
Meaning
to officially approve a law or proposal by voting
Example
Parliament **voted through** the education reform bill yesterday.
phrasal-verb
vote through reform
投票によって変更を正式に承認する
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
idiom
vote with one’s feet
離れるか参加しないことで不賛成を示す
Meaning
to show disapproval by leaving or not participating
Example
Many citizens **voted with their feet** by not attending the rally.
idiom
wait and see
何かがはっきりするまで我慢する
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
phrasal-verb
wait around
何かを待ちながら、何もせずにその場にいること
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
phrasal-verb
wait for
注文の配送を期待または予期する
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
idiom
Wait for the dust to settle
状況が明確または落ち着くまで待つ。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
idiom
wait in the wings
必要に応じて交代または介入する準備をする
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
phrasal-verb
wait on
行動する前に何かが起こるのを待つこと; 依存すること
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
phrasal-verb
wait out
不快なことが終わるまで待つ
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
phrasal-verb
wait up
誰かが到着するまで起きている
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
phrasal-verb
wait your turn
他人を中断せず、忍耐強く待つこと
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
phrasal-verb
wake early
朝早く起きる; 早く一日を始める
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up
目を覚ます
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up politically
政治的な問題に気づき、それらに関心を持ち始めること
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.