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***** [a piece of equipment made for a special purpose]  

Meaning: a piece of equipment made for a special purpose
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The microwave cooker is a device I use every day. 電子レンジ調理器は私が毎日使う機器です。

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***** [a ruler with complete power]  

Meaning: a ruler with complete power
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Usage example (text) The people of Yugoslavia forced the dictator from power. ユーゴスラビアの人々は指導者を権力からひきずりおろした。

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***** [(1) to become dead; (2) to stop living; (3) to end]  

Meaning (1): to become dead
Usage example (voice) 

Usage example (text) If you touch that wire you will die. その電線に触ったら、死にます。

Meaning (2): to stop living
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The river died slowly as pollution increased. 汚染が進むにつれ川は徐々に死んだ。

Meaning (3): to end
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Usage example (text) All hope died when the prison gate closed. 刑務所の扉が閉まった時すべての希望が消えた。

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***** [usual daily food and drink]  

Meaning: usual daily food and drink
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Usage example (text) The doctor ordered a special diet to help him lose weight. 医者は彼の体重を減らすために特別な食餌を指示した。

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***** [not the same]  

Meaning: not the same
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) His clothes are different from mine. 彼の服は私の服とは違います。

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***** [(1) not easy; (2) hard to do, make or carry out]  

Meaning (1): not easy
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Keith was a difficult child. キースは扱いにくい子供だった。

Meaning (2): hard to do, make or carry out
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Building a boat is a difficult job. 船を造ることは難しい仕事です。

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***** [to make a hole in the ground]  

Meaning: to make a hole in the ground
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Usage example (text) Dig here and you will find water. ここを掘りなさい。そうすれば水が見つかるでしょう。

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***** [(1) the main amount of food eaten at a usual time; (2) a special event that includes food]  

Meaning (1): the main amount of food eaten at a usual time
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The family had its dinner at noon. その家族は正餐を昼にとった。

Meaning (2): a special event that includes food
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The official dinner took place at the White House. 公式の晩餐会はホワイトハウスで開催された。

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***** [a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government]  

Meaning: a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government
Usage example (voice)

Usage exampl (text) Most foreign diplomats live in the Washington area. ほとんどの外国の外交官たちはワシントン地区に住んでいる。

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***** [(1) to lead; (2) to aim or show the way; (3) straight to something; (4) not through some other person or thing]  

Meaning (1): to lead
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The mayor directs all city agencies. 市長は市のすべての機関を監督します。

Meaning (2): to aim or show the way
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Usage example (text) He directed me to the theater. 彼は劇場への道を教えてくれた。

Meaning (3): straight to something
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Usage example (text) The most direct way to Annapolis is Highway 50. アナポリスへ一番まっすぐに行ける道はハイウェイ50です。

Meaning (4): not through some other person or thing
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The path is direct. この道が直行路です。

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***** [(1) the way (east, west, north, south); (2) where someone or something came from or went to]  

Meaning (1): the way (east, west, north, south)
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) North is the opposite direction from south. 北は南の反対の方角です。

Meaning (2): where someone or something came from or went to
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The cold wind is coming from that direction. 冷たい風はその方向から吹いています。

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***** [earth or soil]  

Meaning: earth or soil
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Little children enjoy playing in the dirt. 小さな子供たちは泥の中で遊ぶことが楽しい。

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***** [(1) to become unseen; (2) to no longer exist]  

Meaning (1): to become unseen
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) His dog disappears when it is time for a bath. 彼の犬は入浴の時間になると姿を消します。

Meaning (2): to no longer exist
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Dinosaurs disappeared a long time ago. 恐竜はずっと昔に姿を消しました。

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***** [(1) to take away weapons; (2) to no longer keep weapons; (3) to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device]  

Meaning (1): to take away weapons
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The policeman disarmed the gunman. 警察官は武装犯人の武器を取り上げた。

Meaning (2): to no longer keep weapons
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Usage example (text) Some smaller countries have disarmed. 小さな国の中には軍備を放棄した国があります。

Meaning (3): to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device
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Usage example (text) Explosives experts often can disarm bombs. 爆発物の専門家はたいていの場合、爆弾を安全化できる。

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***** [to find or learn something]  

Meaning: to find or learn something
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Usage example (text) Scientists have discovered cures for many kinds of cancer. 科学者たちは多くの種類の癌治療法を発見してきました。

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***** [(1) to talk about; (2) to exchange ideas]  

Meaning (1): to talk about
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Usage example (text) We can discuss anything you wish. あなたが望むことをなんでも話し合いましょう。

Meaning (2): to exchange ideas
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Usage example (text) The two presidents discussed trade and other economic issues. 2人の大統領は貿易と他の経済問題を討議した。

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***** [a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria]  

Meaning: a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria
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Usage example (text) Modern medicines have made some diseases disappear. 現代医薬はいくつかの病気を撲滅させました。

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***** [(1) to send away; (2) to refuse to consider]  

Meaning (1): to send away
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The scientist was dismissed for copying secret information about nuclear weapons. 科学者は核兵器についての秘密情報をコピーしたため解雇された。

Meaning (2): to refuse to consider
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Usage example (text) The senators dismissed any idea of campaign finance reform. 上院議員らは選挙運動資金改革のいかなる案もはねつけた。

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***** [(1) to oppose strongly by argument; (2) an angry debate]  

Meaning (1): to oppose strongly by argument
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Usage example (text) The two nations disputed where the border between them should be. 2国は両国間のどこを国境とすべきか言い争った。

Meaning (2): an angry debate
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Usage example (text) The United Nations helped settle the border dispute. 国連は国境論争を解決する手助けをした。

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***** [a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government]

Meaning: a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The three dissidents were sentenced to long prison terms. 3人の反体制者は長期の禁固刑を言い渡された。

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