sworn enemy
A person, group, or organization for whom one holds a particularly intense, deep-seated hatred.
tit-fortat しっぺい返し, 議論
tit-for-tat or tit for tat n
an equivalent given in return or retaliation; blow for blow
call (all) the shots
To dictate how a situation or agenda proceeds, as from a position of authority.
hull
- Nautical The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure.
The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk.
come knocking at the door
To present (itself) as a possibility or (usually desirable) opportunity in the near future, especially temporarily.
crowd out
(…を)押し出す, (…に)締め出しをくわせる
- To push or force someone or something out of a certain thing or area by taking up space
-To cause someone or something to no longer be successful or viable in a certain environment due to an overabundance or oversaturation of similar people or things.
Way to crank out another week.
who I think is more pessimistic than any other generation about even the chance that they`ll ever be homeowners.
Now, young Americans have been battling a one-two punch of high home prices and painful mortgage rates.
one-two puch
two bad events that happen close together
how these two things work.
High prices are fairly straightforward.
it`s likely the most expensive purchase you`ll ever make,
A mortgage rate is how much you`ll have to pay to borrow money to make that purchase.
the wet blanket of spring right now.
wet blanket
One that discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
Home ownership, which has traditionally been a vehicle of wealth accumulation for the typical American household, is just unavailable to a large segment of the population.
vehicle
A medium through which something is transmitted, expressed, or accomplished:
we really have a kind of a tale of two Americas that`s emerged.
but inflation has been really stubborn,
will set the tone for the final months of the 2024 campaign.
televised presidential debates have provided us with extraordinary, decisive moments, which often changed the tenor of the race.
used humor to deftly deflect concerns about his age in a debate with Walter Mondale.
deftly-> deft
-Quick and skillful; adroit. => dexterous.
I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent`s youth and inexperience.
, which teed up his opponent, Lloyd Bentsen, perfectly.
tee up
-To put someone or something into a position of readiness for some imminent action.
There were the wordless missteps, the body language gaffes.
gaffe 失言
a social blunder; faux pas
looking out of touch by glancing at his watch when an audience member spoke about the lagging economy
, simply won`t move the needle as much.
annual Space-Out Competition, where contestants have to zone out for 90 minutes
We`ve got a lot to get to today
is pushing into northeastern Ukraine
just over a week after entering a new term in office.
He has now extended his autocratic rule until 2030,
as they`ve been suffering some setbacks on the battlefield
Ukrainians are acknowledging that the Russians have gained some ground there,
press that offensive
the U.S. is back to stay
some of the U.S. weapons that have been pledged have already arrived on the battlefield and others are on the way.
they`re quite short on ammunition and on weapons,
one of the biggest issues for Ukraine`s forces fighting in the northeast of the country is Russian air power and the ability of the Russian Air Force to be much more effective than before.
Household waste
Let`s dive into the pros and cons of this technology and examine how these facilities could change the game for waste treatment and energy production
it`s hard to imagine that anything here could be of further use,
It`s a tried and tested method that has existed for over a century.
We operate at a 34% efficiency of producing electricity, which is much higher than it would normally be expected from an energy-front waste plant.
Landfills are piling up and there`s an urgent need for a way out.
At Warsan, besides the energy produced, waste metal is recycled and leftover ash is used for building roads.
Sulfur and heavy metal contaminants are filtered and taken away.
Only the 200 tons of flue gas residue is the net waste at the end of 5,500 tons of waste going in per day.
*flue gas 煙道, 熱気送管
a holistic solution
If we look at things from a circular economy standpoint, turning that plastic bottle back into a plastic bottle is by far going to have the least amount of energy consumption. And first, of course, would be just minimizing waste from the get-go. For example, less packaging or no packaging.
plaque and bacteria in your mouth can damage it.
Ever wonder why we brush with a toothbrush? It should be called a teeth brush.
one dentist who provides care to an underserved population and dedicates himself to a mission much greater than himself.
He`s so much more than a dentist.
I do what I do because this is what God put me on this earth for.
ensuring dental care was given to people who were most in need.
If I can be courteous and kind and respectful and do my job and treat you good, regardless of who you are, where you are, that`s my goal.
We have kids in the foster care system and we have kids in the juvenile justice system.
serves an underserved population.
So that`s mind-blowing to know that if I can plant a seed in somebody, unknowingly, but just doing my job, doing the way that I do it,
it will influence them to make good decisions and be a more productive citizen.
She`s a miniature poodle who just pranced her way to best in show.
on the podium
and that deserves a round of "a-paws." -> a round of applause
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
let's get this show on the road
delivered his commencement address
Muslim valedictorian
I barely had a graduation
substantial risks relating to security and ... disruption at commnecement
without any apparent disruption
but it still wasn't what many hped for or expected
the dean of students
did leave voluntearily
from Wendnesday all the way up until Saturday
solar flares 太陽フレア
happen on the surface of the sun when what is released?
stored magnetic energy
go on and bask in a sunny glow
The Aurora Borealis = The northern lights
they're named after the ... Roman goddess of dawn
coronal mass ejection
those highly charged particles have been barreling towards Earth at 500
barrel
急速に動く、突進する、迫る-drive or move in a way that is so fast as to almost be out of control.
gazillions of protons
gazillion
-Informal An indefinitely large number:
mitigation effort have been taken
orbiting outpost
a general trist into outer space
astronomical event