136. doable = able to be done or completed
144. home in on = move directly towards
146. doomsday = the end of the world
152. satire = using jokes to make someone seem silly
160. raucous = very loud and unpleasant
176. frolic = play or jump about happily
54. come to grips with = deal seriously with ( something difficult )
58. daunting = making one less confident
66. dot = spread things out within an area
70. neutralize = prevent ( something ) from having an effect
72. bicker = argue ( about something unimportant )
74. bogus = pretended, false, not true
76. dismal = sad, unhappy, hopeless
82. awash with = having too much of ( something )
pilgrim = someone traveling to a holy place
84. prophecy = a statement saying what will happen in the future
86. lax = not strict
10. step up = increase ( the amount of an activity or the speed of a process )
12. lash out at = suddenly speak angirily to ( someone )
24. lapse = a small fault or mistake
glaring = bad and very noticeable
28. dismiss = refuse to consider someone's idea or opinion
32. disrupt = prevent something from continuing normally by causing problems
38. circuitous = going a long way around
untapped = not yet used
44. in some quarters = among different people
46. spew = flow out or come out ( in a rush )
50. immune to = unable to be affected by ( something unpleasant )
21. unrelenting = continuing for a long time
22. go by = be called ( the name )
24. fiery = looking like fire or involving fire
25. dejected = sad and disappointed
29. autopsy = postmortem, an examination to find out why someone died
11. eclipse = become more important, powerful, or famous than
12. shady = slightly dishonest or illegal
furnish = put furniture into a house or room
13. crackdown = severe enforcement of laws and rules
point-blank = from a very close position
16. grin = a big happy smile
insular = not interested in other groups, etc.
17. extradite = send ( a foreign criminal ) home for trial
18. complex = a group of buildings or one building used for a particular purpose
19. speculate = guess ( what will happen next )
mandate = the authority to do something ( according to the wishes of the electors )
04. vow = make a serious promise or declaration of intention
05. pact = a formal agreement between two countries, etc.
06. in hot water = in a lot of trouble
foot the bill = pay the bill
08. nosedive = ( a plane ) drop suddenly, front end first
09. top = be more than ( a particular amount )
octogenarian = a person who is between 80 and 90 years old
10. grenade = a small bomb that can be thrown by hand
ニュースダイジェストビギナーズ vol.3―はじめてのニュース英語教本 (3)
2007年9～11月頃の週刊STに掲載された200ワード以下の記事30本（政治・外交、社会・文化、国際、経済、スポーツ）、見出しの解説、背景説明など。CD付き（音声遅め）
60. contract = get ( a serious illuness )
62. admitted = taken into ( hospital because you are ill )
72. back-to-back = happening one after another
52. siege = operation by an army surrounding a city, etc.
raid = make a quick attack on ( a enemy position )
cleric = a member of the official leaders of organized religions
54. woes = very serious problems
56. dissident = someone who publicly ciriticizes the government
44. estranged = no more communicating with, unfriendly
46. rally = a large public meeting, especially political meeting
48. envoy = someone sent to another country as an official representative
mobilize = encourage people to support ~ actively
50. ram into = crash into ~ with a lot of force
24. savor = enjoy slowly and purposefully
rock = move gently from side to side
30. sever = cut through ~ completely
behead = cut someone's head off ( as a punishment )
play truant from school = stay away from school without permission
40. malicious = intended to hurt, upset, or embarrass someone
41. grill = ask ( someone ) a lot of questions about something
16. statute = a law or rule
retroactive = effective from a particular date in the past
18. forgo = go without
22. up for grabs = available for anyone to try to get it
caucus = political meeting ( to decide future plans )
ニュースダイジェストビギナーズ vol.2―はじめてのニュース英語教本 (2)
2007年6～8月頃の週刊STに掲載された200ワード以下の記事30本（政治・外交、社会・文化、国際、経済、スポーツ）、見出しの解説、背景説明など。CD付き（音声遅め）
24. plunge = a sudden large decrease in the price, etc. of something
spook = cause ~ to be suddenly afraid
rattle = make ( someone ) lose their confidence
25. top = be more than ( a particular amount )
26. masseuse = a person who gives massage
27. wannabe = someone who tries to look like a famous person
21. firebrand = someone who causes trouble, agitator
stalemate = a situation where neither side in argument, etc. can make progress or win
oversee = watch to see that work is properly done
22. earmark = set aside ( money, etc. for a particular purpose )
23. appraisal = an official description of how valuable someone or something is
18. arduous = involving a lot of strength and hard work
20. rampage = rushing about wildly and violently
bloodbath = merciless killing, massacre
rant = talk loudly and angrily
brat = a badly behaved child
hedonism = an idea that pleasure is the only important thing in life
16. footage = film showing a particular event
pandemonium = a lot of noise and activity because people are agry, etc.
heckle= interrupt ( a speaker, etc. ) to embarass them
17. wane = become gradually weaker or less important
fall flat = fail to amuse or interest people
mounting = increasing
13. commission ~ to do = ask ( someone ) to do ( a particular piece of work for you )
14. axle = the bar that connects two wheels on a vehicle
15. lament = express feelings of sadness or disappointment
mistreat = treat a person or animal cruelly
07. emirate = lands, etc. of Muslim ruler
08. wand = a stick used by someone doing magic tricks
sluggish = moving or reacting more slowly than usual
09. a glimmer of = a small sign of ( hope, etc. )
preliminary = coming before esp. the main one
04. shrug off = treat ( something ) as unimportant and not worry about it
enact = make a proposal become law, etc.
camp = a group of people with the same political ideas, etc.
flak = criticism
05. outspoken = expressing thoughts or feelings openly
runner-up = the person or team finishing second in a competition
06. mobster = a member of a criminal group
01. bar = except
oust = force ( someone ) out ( of a position of power )
lenient = not strict when dealing with people
02. leeway = freedom to do what you want
03. shed = get rid of ( something not wanted or needed )
160. squarely = exactly and directly
complacency = unreasonable feeling of satisfaction
162. in-vogue = fashionable and popular
derogatory = insulting and disapproving
164. bereaved = having lost someone ( they love ) by death
170. appalling = terrible and shocking
prominent = important or noticeable
172. obsession = fixed ( unreasonable ) idea or pattern of behavior
150. count = one of the crimes that someone is guilty of
mastermind = someone organizing a criminal plan, etc.
152. bring about = cause, make ( something ) happen
lay = not having special training or knowledge
unintelligible = impossible to understand
154. dismiss = stop ( a court case )
136. stipulate = state ( as a necessary condition )
dispell = make ( a belief, idea, feeling, etc. ) go away
140. ingest = eat or drink
rear-end = hit the back of ( someone's car ) with another car
142. apprehend = arrest
lenient = not strict or severe ( when dealing with people )
indict = officially charge ( someone ) with a crime
144. establishment = the place run as a business
follow suit = do the same as everyone else
crackdown = action taken to deal more strictly with illegal behavior
126. -fold = ( a particular number of ) times
128. tipoff = a piece of information ( given to the police about illegal activities )
pediatrics = the area of medicine relating to children
hospitalize = take into hospital for treatment
114. as of = starting from ( a particular time )
116. ward = the political division of a city
118. back off = move away from ( something )
overtake = go past ( a moving vehicle, etc. )
120. lag behind = move or develop more slowly than ( others )
spur = make ( a improvement or change ) happen faster
104. persistent = continuing for a long time
unanimous = ( decision, vote, etc. ) with everyone agreeing
collateral = property promised as security for a debt
106. defy = refuse to obey ( someone or something )
bolster = improve ( something ) by giving support and encouragement
perishable = ( food ) that will decay quickly
sentiment = opinion or feeling ( about something )
108. sum up = end a discussion by giving the main information
92. resuscitate = make ~ breathing again
94. acknowledge = accept or admit ( that something is true )
96. sticky = ( situation, problem, etc. ) difficult to deal with
spell out = explain ( something ) in great detail
conspicuous easily seen, ( too ) noticeable
blanket = including all cases
resurrect = bring back ( something that has been used for a long time )
98. imminent = going to happen soon
84. discourse = a serious talk or speech
in substance = the most important idea or meaning
86. departure = a change for what is usual or expected
strenuous effort = a lot of or great effort
wield = have or use ( power, etc. )
follow through = carry out to the end
come to the fore = become well known or noticeable
88. grip = power and control over someone or something
stifle = stop something from happening or developing
flinch = move backwards suddenly in pain or fear
conviction = a very strong belief or opinion
78. truant = a student staying away from school without permission
work out = decide or plan ( something to solve a problem )
80. irreparable = so bad that it can never be repaired
62. dissident = someone publicly criticizing the government
64. treason = the crime to your country ( by helping enemies )
asylumn = protection giving to people who have left their country
vitriolic = full of anger and intended to hurt someone
66. lurid = shocking and unpleasant
gaunt = very thin, pale, and unhealthy
hallmark = something typical ( of a particular person or thing )
68. vigorous = using a lot of energy and strength
52. rancor = an agrry feeling when you cannot forgive someone
biennial = happening once every two years
56. mandate = officially order or allow ( someone to do something )
rigorous = careful and thorough
42. overdue = late ( in arriving or being done )
dismiss = refuse ( to consider the idea, etc. )
orchestrate = organize ( an important event, etc. )
convoy = a group of vehicles, etc. traveling together ( for safety )
44. orchard = a place where fruit trees are grown
damning = showing that someone has done something very bad
premeditated = ( crime, etc. ) planned in advance
46. proceedings = legal actions in a law court
malign = bad and harmful
flee = leave a place very quickly to escape from danger
farce = a light funny play or silly event
high-profile = attracting a lot of public attention
48. succumb = stop opposing ( someone or something )
32. pay lip service to = support in words but not in fact
path = a plan or series of actions that will lead to achieving something
34. succinctly = clearly in a few words
reckon = guess a number or amount without calculating it exactly
36. mitigate = make ( something ) less serious
22. reprimand = express severe official disapproval of
unanimous = with everyone agreeing
24. sincere = honest and true
lift = remove ( a rule or law that stops something happening )
26. concession = something that you agree to in order to end an agreement
trafficking = the buying and selling of illegal goods
12. nonproliferation = the policy of limiting the number of nuclear weapons, etc.
arsenal = the building where weapons are stored
14. compelling = important and urgent
16. applaud = praise ( by striking the hands together )
contempt = complete lack of respect
18. tenacious = very determined to do something difficult
inexorable = unable to be stopped
2. viable = able to exist or succeed
set off = cause, make ~ start happening
4. perverted = strange and unacceptable
expedient = useful but not morally right
6. wane = become gradually weaker or less important
164. headlines = important news stories
166. tarnish = damage ( the opinion people have of someone )
stipulation = statement of conditions
168. in a bid to do = in an attempt to do
reap = get or gain ( something good )
144. skirt = avoid
shed light on = provide new information about
delve into = try to find out more about
clamp down on = become very strict with
146. acquittal = an official statement that someone is not guilty
148. amnesty = an official order that allows prisoners to be free
154. falsify = change ( figures, records, etc. )
156. hit on = suddenly have ( a good idea )
whistle-blower = someone calling attention to illegal or wrong activity
158. pervasive = widespread, existing everywhere
128. tangible = definite and able to be seen or touched
prudent = sensible and careful
130. underscore = underline, emphasize ( that something is important )
134. back to square one = back to the starting point
dread = feel very worried about
cripple = seriously damage
accede to = come to ( a high position )
136. archaic = very old-fashioned
giddy = dizzy, feeling of unsteady movement
138. repugnant = nasty, very unpleasant and offensive
virulent = full of bitter hatred
104. seep = flow there slowly ( through small holes )
106. speculate = buy things to sell later in the hope of profit
108. ride out = come out of ( a difficult situation )
114. uphold = support ( a law or decision )
116. proceedings = legal actions in a law court
feeble = extremely weak
118. atrocious = very bad or cruel
124. attire = clothes
defiance = disobedience
126. maxim = a phrase giving advice on sensible behavior
86. it remains to be seen = we do not know yet
nudge = push ( something ) gently ( with the elbow )
all but = almost completely
88. sap = gradually make ~ weaker
92. across-the-board = affecting everyone or everything
94. set in = ( something unpleasant ) begin and is likely to continue
hike = increase
96. mount = organize and begin
dwindle = gradually become less or smaller
98. account for = be a particular part of an amount
102. brace for = prepare for ( something unpleasant )
undermine = gradually make ~ less strong or effective
70. say officially what rules must be obeyed
leeway = freedom ( to do what you want )
soul-searching = deep examination of one's mind and conscience
72. foster = encourage ( a feeling or skill ) to develop
preamble = a statement at the beginning of a book or speech
subscribe to = agree with ( an idea or opinion )
74. sentiment = an opinion or feeling about something
far-fetched = very unlikely to be true, hard to believe
inertia = the force keeping an object in the same state
82. lift = remove ( a rule or law )
marginal = very small or unimportant
dog = cause trouble ( for a long time )
speculate = guess ( why something happened or what will happen next )
84. collateral = property promised as security for a debt
prop = support ( for something heavy )
linger = does not disappear for a long time
benchmark = something used for comparing and measuring other things
vis-a-vis = compared with
60. municipality = a town or city, etc. with its own local government
contingency = an event or situation that could cause problems
theater = area of activity in a war
62. envisage = think ( that something will be possible in the future )
deviate = change and become different from what is normal
aberration = something completely different from what usually happens
64. revert to = go back to ( a previous situation, owner, etc. )
52. helm = tiller, the wheel or control guiding a ship
quest = a long and difficult search
wrest A from B = take A from B with force
schism = separation between parts originally together
hone = improve ( a skill )
54. asset = something or someone that helps you to succeed
be instrumental in doing = be helpful in doing
high-handed = using power too forcefully
56. strife = trouble or disagreement between people
conciliatory = trying to end an argument between people
42. hover = stay in one place in the air
rise to the occasion = deal successfully with a difficult situation
44. purge = remove ( unwanted things, etc. )
statute = a law or rule
vocational training = training for a job
out-manueuver = cleverly achieve
debacle = a complete failure
46. plummet = suddenly and quickly decrease
fickle = often changing
back down = agree not to do
deter ( someone ) from doing = make ( someone ) not want to do
32. revulsion = the feeling of being shocked by something unpleasant
stakes = the things you could lose in game or uncertain situation
revere = respect and admire a lot
rubble = broken stones, bricks, etc. from a destroyed building
gruesome = very shocking and sickening
34. pit A against B = test A's strength, ability, etc. against B
grapple with = try hard to deal with
follow through = carry out to the end
36. accentuate = make ( something ) easier to notice
cleric = priest
call on someone to do = formally ask someone to do
38. step up = increase ( the amount of an activity or the speed of a progress )
18. truce = an agreement to stop fighting ( or arguing for a short time )
22. furor = a sudden expression of anger among a large group of people
touch off = make a difficult situation or violent events begin
exercise = use ( a power or right that you have )
discourse = a serious talk, piece of writing, or discussion
24. sentiments = opinions or feelings about something
26. satire = using jokes to make a person or political party seem silly
blasphemy = something insulting God or people's religious beliefs
secular = not religious or not controlled by a church
far-fetched = unlikely to be true, or hard to believe
2. for all = in spite of
4. bolt = run away suddenly
unilateral = without the agreement of the other groups
6. vow = make a serious promise
rejuvenate = make ( someone ) feel young and strong again
credentials = documents which prove who you are
12. a resounding win = a very great win
upend = turn ~over so that it is upside down
wage = carry on or be involved in ( a war )
be torn between = cannot decide between
renounce = say formally that ~ has no more connection with
14. inception = the biginning ( of an organization )
appalling = very bad or shocking
plaudits = praise
17. harrowing = very shocking and upsetting
account = report, description
compound = make ( a difficult situation ) worse
warring = fighting against each other
18. be on course = be likely to achieve something
plunge = fall forwards and downwards
19. sinister = threatening or leading to evil
intrigue = secret plans to harm or deceive someone
20. instal = give someone an important job or position
rift between = a serious disagreement between
12. ferocity = extreme violence or cruelty
esoteric = understood only by a few people with special knowledge
13. hangar = a large building where aircrafts are kept
14. boulder = a very large rock
15. missile = an object thrown to hurt someone
take hold = start to have a definite effect
16. gravity = seriousness
sovereign = independent and governing itself
at gunpoint = under a threat of death by shooting
indignant = angry ( at something unfair )
formidable = powerful, impressive, and frightening
8. at stake = at risk, in danger
be at pains to do = make a special effort to do
back down = agree not to do something
9. setback = something that delays or prevents successful progress
live out = experience in reality
10. ring out = make a loud and clear sound
seal off = stop people entering ( an area or building )
get through to = cause to be understood by ( someone )
small-time = not very important or successful ( criminal or businessman )
11. rally = come or bring together to support an idea, a plitical party, etc.
in force = in large numbers
4. despotic = using power cruelly and unfairly
to the fold = to the group of people
way out = a method of doing something
5. dazzling = very impressive, exciting or interesting
go wild = become very excited
electrify = excite greatly
6. inaugurate = start or introduce formally with a special ceremony
swear = promise to do something seriously
assassin = someone murdering an important person
7. going round = being passed from one person to another
whack = hit ~ hard
exploit = something brave or interesting that someone has done
1. tick away = ( time ) pass
blinding = very bright ( light )
2. fortress = a big strong building for defending a place
garrison = a group of soldiers defending a building or town
to no avail = without success
beleaguered = surrounded by an army
remnant = a part of something left
3. household = very well-known ( name, word, etc. )
cut a swathe through = destroy ( a large amount or part of something )
sink in = gradually understand or realize
colossal = extremely large
池上 彰: BBC20世紀クロニクルVol.2科学の世紀の光と影 篇 (イングリッシュ・ジャーナル・セレクション)
BBC放送制作の歴史ビデオドキュメンタリーをCD付き書籍化したもの。Vol.2は1954～1992年まで。英日対訳、イギリス英語とアメリカ英語の発音の違いの解説などあり。
63. convoy = a group of vehicles or ships traveling together especially for safty
64. defiant = refusing to obey a person or rule
cave in to = stop opposing to, yield to
65. espionage = finding out secret information or spying
66. stalemate = a situation where neither side can make progress
68. munitions = military supplies such as bombs and guns
unearth = find (something buried in the ground )
confiscate = officially take ~ away from someone
69. lash out = suddenly attack or speak angrily
pay homage = say or show respect for
tirade = a long angry speech criticizing someone or something
70. row = argument or quarrel
53. contingent = part of a larger force of soldiers, etc.
54. dismantle = gradually get rid of ( a system, etc. )
58. pronouncement = an official statement or declaration
59. infantry = soldiers fighting on foot
60. bovine = relating to cows
lift = remove ( a rule or law ) that stops something happening
repercussions = unpleasant effects or results
61. ravage = destroy or damage very badly
bear the brunt of = suffer the worst part of ( something unpleasant )
62. condolence = sympathy when someone has died
posthumously = after someone's death
43. be put on hold = be delayed and may not take place until later
reclaim = make an area of land suitable for farming, etc.
brackish = not pure, a little salty ( water )
44. stir = a feeling of excitement or annoyance
45. levy = officially demand and collect ( a tax, etc. )
46. subsidize = pay part of the cost of
47. foster = encourage a feeling or skill to develop
49. interim = temporary until something final can be made
50. with a view to doing = because of planning to do
52. envoy = an official representative sent to another country
34. bail out = help ~ especially by giving money
insolvent = not having enough money to pay debts
35. disband = stop existing as an organization
36. truant = a student staying away from school without permission
37. hike = increase ( prices, taxes, etc )
38. coffers = the money that an organization has
39. overhaul = examine all the parts of a machine, system, etc.
40. stand at = be at a particular level or amount
41. ( tax, age, etc. ) bracket = a particular level of ( tax, age, etc. )
42. crack down on = become more strict in dealing with
draw up = prepare or draft ( a document, etc. )
28. imbue = make someone a feeling or quality
29. minior = someone too young to be held responsible
30. statutory = fixed or controlled by law
stipulate = state as a necessary condition
31. deport = force ~ to leave a country
upright = completely honest
inhumane = very cruel and unkind
32. lay = not trained or professional
verdict = an official decision in a count of law
33. turmoil = state of confusion and trouble
fledgling = new and still developing
creak = make a long high noise
fare = get on or make progress
16. vanguard = leading part of some kind of advancement
17. deputy = someone directly below another person in rank
19. stipulate = state as a necessary condition
tug = sudden strong pull
21. lapse = a period when you forget something
24. go ahead with = continue to do ~ as planned
23. autonomy = control by the people living there
offset = have an opposite effect, or make up for
25. opt out of = choose not to join in ( a group or system )
26. contingency = possible event that might cause problems
formulate = develop ( a plan, etc. ) and decide all the details
10. lift = remove ( a rule or law that stops something happening )
11. deliberate = think about ~ carefully
in line with = in accordance with
12. enact = make ( a proposal ) become law
13. take effect = officially start, come into operation
dismiss = make someone leave their job
14. pave the way for = make it possible for ~ to happen in the future
15. brace for = prepare for
augur well for = be a sign of good thing in the future
invigorate = make ~ active
avowed = said or admitted publicly
1. set out = write or talk about ( ideas, rules, etc.)
draw up = prepare or draft ( a written document )
2. constituency = an area electing a represenative
3. setback = something that delays or prevents successful progress
as of = at a particular time
6. raid = enter ~ suddenly to search for something illegal
impersonate = pretend to be another person to deceive people
7. incumbent = previously elected to an official position
resuscitate = make ~ breathe again
9. plenary = attended by all members
convene = come together or call for a meeting
志村 史夫: 理科系のための英語リスニング
理科系の英語に特有の数、数式、記号、アメリカの子供向けの本の英語から英文科学雑誌、論文誌の英語まで様々な理系の英語に対するリスニング力を強化できる。CD付き。
VOAニュースフラッシュ 2008年度版 (2008)
2007年のVoice of Americaのニュース45本、特集（石油、地球温暖化）、政治・経済、社会、科学・健康、エンターエインメント、スポーツ、日本関連など。英文、全訳、語注、ＣＤ付。
