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英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文

adjective C1
/ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

"The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art."

adjective C1
/ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.

"The garden was filled with ornamental plants."

adjective C1
/ɔːˈneɪt/

elaborately or highly decorated

"The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings."

adjective C1
/ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

conforming to traditional beliefs or practices

"He comes from a very orthodox family."

noun C1
/ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices

"The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith."

adjective C1
/ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

"She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain."

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verb C1
/ˈɑːsɪleɪt/

To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed.

"The fan oscillates to spread air around the room."

noun C1
/ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

The movement back and forth at a regular speed.

"The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock."

adjective C1
/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

"His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it."

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adjective C1
/ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.

"He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party."

noun C1
/ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

"The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules."

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verb C1
/ˈɒstrəsaɪz/

To exclude someone from a group or society.

"The community decided to ostracize the dishonest trader."

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oust

verb C1
/aʊst/

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

"The rebels ousted the dictator from power."

adjective C1
/ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme

"The speech was an out-and-out lie."

adjective C1
/ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location

"They stayed in an out-of-the-way village."

noun C1
/ˈaʊtkæst/

a person who is rejected or excluded from society or a group

"He felt like an outcast at school."

noun C1
/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

"The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens."

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outdo

verb C1
/ˌaʊtˈduː/

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

"She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams."

noun C1
/ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result

"The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate."

adjective C1
/ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.

"He wore an outlandish costume to the festival."

verb C1
/aʊtˈlæst/

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else

"The old castle has outlasted many generations."

verb C1
/aʊtˈlɪv/

to live longer than someone or something else

"She outlived all her siblings."

adjective C1
/aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

"That old computer is completely outmoded."

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outpost

noun C1
/ˈaʊtpoʊst/

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.

"The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost."

noun C1
/ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

"The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless."

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noun C1
ˈaʊt.sɔː.sɪŋ

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

"Many companies use outsourcing to reduce operational costs."

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Outspoken

adjective C1
/ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Expressing opinions or feelings freely and openly.

"She is known for being outspoken about social issues."

verb C1
/ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

To extend or stretch something outward.

"He outstretched his hand to help her up."

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outstrip

verb C1
/ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

"The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year."

adverb C1
/ˈaʊtwədli/

on the surface; externally; in appearance

"Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous."

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outweigh

verb C1
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

"The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks."

verb C1
/aʊtˈwɪt/

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

"The fox managed to outwit the hunters."

noun C1
/oʊˈveɪʃən/

an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands

"The actor received a standing ovation after his performance."

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noun C1
/ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained

"The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms."

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adjective C1
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːr.tʃɪŋ/

Having comprehensive and widespread influence or coverage.

"Sustainability is an overarching goal in modern business."

adjective C1
/ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

"His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable."

adjective C1
/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

excessively exaggerated or inflated

"The controversy was overblown by the media."

overexploitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

"Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation."

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noun C1
ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

"Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity."

noun/verb C1
/ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.

"The roof overhang provides shade in the summer."

verb C1
/ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

"The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system."

verb C1
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

"The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces."

noun C1
/ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.

"The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods."

verb C1
/ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend

"The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep."

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overrule

verb C1
/ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision

"The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney."

verb C1
/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

"The garden was overrun with weeds."

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overseer

noun C1
/ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

a person who supervises work or workers; a manager

"The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules."

verb C1
/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact

"The scandal overshadowed his achievements."

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adjective C1
/ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.

"Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity."

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overt

adjective C1
/oʊˈvɜːrt/

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

"There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals."