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ludicrous
hype
macaw
pivotal
Cast
plague
barrage
feral

ludicrous

意味　〈行為· 考えなどが〉ばかげた, 滑稽な（ ridiculous より強意的）.

Cumberbatch on ‘one of the most ludicrous things I’ve done’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-69032128

Benedict Cumberbatch in Netflix show Eric: Dressing as monster is 'one of the most ludicrous things I've done'

The actor calls dressing as a 7ft monster in Netflix thriller series Eric a ridiculous moment.

ridiculousのスペルミスか？と思ったらきっちり解説してくれててありがとうウィズダム！
この作品見たいなーネトフリってどんな作品が見られるのか未入会だと探しづらいから第一歩がなぁー。

hype

意味　…を誇大広告する; …をだます (up).

New AI products much hyped but not much used, study says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511x4g7x7jo

New AI tools much hyped but not much used, study says

Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say.

macaw

意味　[C] [鳥] コンゴウインコ.

Recovery of Brazil’s Spix’s macaw, seen in ‘Rio’ films, threatened by climate change
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/recovery-brazils-spixs-macaw-popularized-animated-rio-films-110607813

Recovery of Brazil's Spix's macaw, seen in 'Rio' films, threatened by climate change

In Brazil’s Northeast, a South African couple is reintroducing the Spix’s macaw to nature through breeding and reintrodu...

pivotal

意味　〈役割などが〉中枢の, 中心的な;〈瞬間などが〉重要な

South Africa’s Ramaphosa steers African National Congress into pivotal election
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/south-africa-election-anc-cyril-ramaphosa-nelson-mandela-rcna154245

South Africa’s Ramaphosa steers African National Congress into pivotal election

If the ANC loses its majority for the first time in 30 years, Ramaphosa will be unlikely to see out a second term, some ...

Cast

意味　(文) 色合い, 気味.

8 Sunscreens for Black Skin That Won’t Leave a White Cast
https://www.parents.com/mom-recommended-sunscreens-for-black-skin-8653566

I’ve Tried Tons of SPFS, and These 8 Are My Go-To Sunscreens for Black Skin—From

Everyone needs sunscreen, but those with melanated skin may be deterred by that dreaded white cast. Here are eight effec...

White Cast で「白残り」でいいんかな。

plague

意味　〈人〉を悩ませる, 苦しめる

Stop pigeons plaguing your garden with a simple junk item they see dangerous
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/stop-pigeons-plaguing-your-garden-29246149

Stop pigeons plaguing your garden with a simple junk item they see dangerous

Think again before throwing away a certain type of rubbish, as it could make the difference in keeping pesky pigeons out...

barrage

意味　[通例単数形で][軍] 弾幕, 集中砲火 [爆撃].

Israeli strike hits Rafah after Hamas rocket barrage
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kkqkngnedo

Gaza war: Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on Rafah

Israel's military says it is investigating the strike, which also killed two senior Hamas officials.

feral

意味　〈ペット· 家畜などが〉野生化した, 人の手を離れた

‘They’re out of control’: flock of 100 feral chickens torments village
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/26/out-of-control-flock-of-100-feral-chickens-torments-village-norfolk

‘They’re out of control’: flock of 100 feral chickens torments village

Residents of Snettisham, Norfolk, say birds are destroying their gardens, while food left out for them is attracting rat...