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infection
affirm
fishery
prosecution
fortify
drought
autistic
matter

infection

意味　[C]感染症, 伝染病

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/flu-rise-rsv-infections-may-peaking-us-health-officials-say-rcna127586

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say

The CDC is looking into reports of pneumonia outbreaks in children in two states, but “there is no evidence” that they a...

この単語、私ずっとinjection（注射）と混同してたことに気づいてすっきり！だってスペルも単語カテゴリも似てるしさぁw　すっきりしたからどうか記憶に定着してくれますようにw

affirm

意味　[法]〈上級裁判所が〉下級審判決を支持する

Iowa court affirms hate crime conviction of man who left anti-gay notes at homes with Pride flags
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/iowa-court-affirms-hate-crime-conviction-man-left-anti-gay-notes-homes-rcna127707

Iowa court affirms hate crime conviction of man who left anti-gay notes at homes with Pride flags

Handwritten notes with anti-gay slurs turned up in June of 2021 taped to the front doors of five renters and homeowners ...

fishery

意味　[U][C][-ies]漁業, 水産業.

New England’s decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/new-englands-decades-shrimp-fishery-victim-climate-change-105311895

New England's decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

Regulators voted on Friday that New England’s long-shuttered shrimp business, which fell victim to warming waters, will ...

海の生き物減ってきてるの、地球に住めなくなる前兆よね…私が死ぬまではもってくれ地球！

prosecution

意味　[U][具体例では a (…) ～/～s][法] 起訴 (手続き)

Supreme Court weighs hearing Jan. 6 cases that could affect Trump prosecution
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-weighs-hearing-jan-6-cases-affect-trump-prosecution-rcna127519

Supreme Court to consider hearing Jan. 6 cases that could affect Trump prosecution

Three men charged in connection with the 2021 attack on the Capitol are seeking to dismiss a charge former President Don...

fortify

意味　〈都市〉を要塞化する, …の防備を固める.

Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67587331

Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated

Ukraine's president meets frontline commanders and says winter is a new phase of the war with Russia.

薄まりましたねぇウクライナ…もう3年か…。

drought

意味　欠乏.

Euro 2024 draw: Can Gareth Southgate end England trophy drought?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67569276

Southgate's final fling? Will England win Euro 2024?

With the Euro 2024 draw taking place on Saturday, manager Gareth Southgate has a lot to ponder as he looks to finally de...

「干ばつ、水不足」の意味は覚えてたんだけど…辞書をひくとなるほどなーとは思うんだけどねぇ。

autistic

意味　[C] [心] 自閉症の (人).

Head teacher says autistic student died despite family’s plea for support
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67526409

Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

matter

意味　〈事· 人が〉＜人にとって＞重要である＜to＞

Why Deion Sanders’ success in Colorado has mattered so much to Black fans
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/deion-sanders-colorado-black-fans-sportsperson-of-the-year-rcna126893

Why Deion Sanders’ success in Colorado matters so much to Black fans

The season may have ended with a whimper, but Sanders' audacity and tenderness as a coach were endearing — and made him ...