おはようございます。KANOです。本日はこちらの記事から。
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flattering
意味 〈写真· 服などが〉実物以上に良く見せる, 引き立たせる.
In truth, the bill says a lot more about the U.S. itself — little of it flattering — than it does about China.
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confrontation
意味 [U][具体例では a (…) ~/~s]対立, 論争, 紛争, 衝突; 戦い
But, in the last few years, the view of China as a strategic rival has taken over the American political mainstream, with leaders largely choosing confrontation over cooperation.
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do more harm than good
意味 ためになるどころかかえって害になる.
Unfortunately, Americans are agreeing on an idea that will do them far more harm than good.
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harmだけで調べたらまさかのイディオム。そして難しい。
ire
意味 [U] (かたい文) 憤怒 (ふんぬ), 怒り (anger).
But it has not avoided America’s media-fueled ire.
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/áɪər/ カッコいい響き。