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underrate
eclipse
landmark
defeated
pass the buck to A
veto
gene therapy
Census

underrate

意味　…を過小評価する, 見くびる .

14 most underrated Christmas films available to stream – that aren’t quite ‘Christmas films’
https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/09/14-underrated-christmas-films-arent-christmas-films-19922976/

14 most underrated Christmas films - that aren't quite 'Christmas films'

This could be your weirdest Christmas film watch list.

American Psycho、字幕版アマプラに来てくれないかな…。
Eyes Wide Shutってそういえばクリスマスプレゼントを買うシーンありましたね。

eclipse

意味　[C] [天] （太陽· 月の）食

Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/asteroid-will-pass-front-bright-star-betelgeuse-produce-rare-eclipse-v-rcna128872

Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions

Astronomers hope to learn more about Betelgeuse and Leona through the eclipse, which is expected to last no more than 15...

手前を横切ると隠れる＝日食や月食状態になるのね。なるほど。

landmark

意味　[しばしば形容詞的に]画期的な, 歴史に残るような

AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67668469

AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.

EUは「とりあえず決めとくわ、何かあったら後から修正するからまあやってみろや」なスピーディーさがかっこいい。

defeated

意味　打ちひしがれた; 敗れた

MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67629470

MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career

Those losing their seats at the next election will get taxpayer-funded advice with landing a new job.

pass the buck to A

意味　A〈人〉に責任転嫁をする.

It sounded like Boris Johnson said ‘sorry’ but he was just passing the buck – again
https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/08/sounded-like-boris-johnson-said-sorry-just-passing-buck-19946855/

It sounded like Boris Johnson said 'sorry' but he was just passing the buck

This week’s evidence session shows he clearly thinks that his Government's response to Covid was always someone else’s f...

veto

意味　（拒否権を行使して）〈法案など〉を拒否する, 否認する

U.S. vetoes Israel cease-fire resolution in U.N. Security Council
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna128682

U.S. vetoes Israel cease-fire resolution in U.N. Security Council

Blinken criticizes civilian toll, U.N. security council to vote on Gaza ceasefire.

gene therapy

意味　遺伝子治療.

FDA approves two new gene therapies for sickle cell disease
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/fda-approves-new-gene-therapies-sickle-cell-disease/story?id=105482870

FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease, a 'functional cure' for many

The FDA has approved two new gene therapies for sickle cell disease, a 'functional cure' for many patients

therapyに「治療」イメージがなかったわ…。

Census

意味　[C]国勢 [市勢] 調査, 人口調査; （公の）一斉調査

Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some don’t like it
https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/census-bureau-change-asks-disabilities-advocates-105487724