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***** [of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived]  

Meaning: of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Jay and Cindy enjoy eating ethnic food as often as possible. ジェイとシンディはできるだけ頻繁に民族料理を食べることを楽しんでいる。

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***** [to change from a liquid into a gas]  

Meaning: to change from a liquid into a gas
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Usage example (text) Water evaporates more quickly during dry weather. 乾期には、水はより早く蒸発する。

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***** [in a way not thought possible]  

Meaning: in a way not thought possible
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Usage example (text) They survived, even though the building was destroyed. ビルは破壊されたにもかかわらず、彼らは生き残った。

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***** [that which happens, especially something of importance]  

Meaning: that which happens, especially something of importance
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Swearing in a new President is a big event in Washington. 新大統領の宣誓はワシントンの大きな行事です。

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***** [at any time]  

Meaning: at any time
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Did you ever meet Joseph's wife? これまでにジョセフの奥さんに会ったことがありますか？

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***** [(1) each one; (2) all]  

Meaning (1): each one
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Every winner gets a different prize. それぞれの勝者が違う賞をもらいます。

Meaning (2): all
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) She has read every book in the library. 彼女は図書館のすべての本を読んだ。

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***** [(1) material or facts that prove something; (2) a reason for believing]   

Meaning (1): material or facts that prove something
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The evidence proves the suspect is guilty. 証拠が容疑者が有罪であることを証明します。

Meaning (2): a reason for believing
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Children do not need evidence to believe in Santa Claus. 子供たちにはサンタクロースを信じるための根拠は必要ない。

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***** [(1) not good; (2) extremely bad]  

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

Usage example (text) He had an evil plan. 彼は悪いもくろみを持っていた。

Meaning (2): extremely bad
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Only a truly evil person would treat a child so badly. 本当に悪い人間だけにしか子供をそのようにひどく扱うことはできないはずです。

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***** [(1) having no mistakes; (2) correct in every detail]  

Meaning (1): having no mistakes
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) That is the exact number of students present. これが正確な出席している生徒数です。

Meaning (2): correct in every detail
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) His reports were exact in every way. 彼の報告はすべての面において正確なものだった。

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***** [to study closely]  

Meaning: to study closely
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The judge examined the evidence carefully. 裁判官は注意深くその証拠を審査した。

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***** [a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like]

Meaning: a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Her success is an example of the results of a good education. 彼女の成功は良い教育の成果の1例です。

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***** [extremely good]  

Meaning: extremely good
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) George is excellent at cooking French food. ジョージはフランス料理がすばらしく上手です。

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***** [but for]  

Meaning: but for
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Except for Joe, everyone wanted to help. ジョーを除いて皆が手伝いたがった。

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***** [(1) to trade; (2) to give or receive one thing for another]

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

Usage example (text) He exchanged his shares of stock for a cash payment. 彼は自分の株券を現金に換えた。

Meaning (2): to give or receive one thing for another
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The two sides exchanged ideas on a peace agreement. 両者は平和協定に関する考えを交換し合った。

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***** [(1) to take away blame; (2) to pardon; (3) to forgive; (4) a reason (sometimes false) for an action]  

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

Usage example (text) He excused himself for lying to her. 彼は彼女にうそをついたことの言い訳をした。

Meaning (2): to pardon
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) A governor's pardon excuses the prisoner's criminal act. 知事の恩赦は囚人の犯罪行為を赦免します。

Meaning (3): to forgive
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Please excuse me for speaking your language so poorly. あなたの言語をしゃべるのがこんなに下手なことをお許しください。

Meaning (4): a reason (sometimes false) for an action
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Missus Warner refused to accept her husband's excuse for what he did. ワーナー氏の奥さんは夫がしたことに対する言い訳を認めるのを拒否した。

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***** [to kill]  

Meaning: to kill
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) What is the state's argument for executing murderers? 州が殺人者たちを死刑にすることに賛成する論拠は何ですか？

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***** [an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to stay in good health]  

Meaning: an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to stay in good health
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Doctors say a half hour of exercise several times a week can prevent heart attacks. 医者たちは1週間に何回か30分運動することが心臓発作を防ぐと言っています。

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***** [(1) to force a person to leave his or her country; (2) to expel; (3) a person who is forced to leave his or her country]  

Meaning (1): to force a person to leave his or her country
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The writer was exiled because his book criticized the government. 作家は政府を著書の中で非難したため、国外追放された。

Meaning (2): to expel
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The new government exiled the former dictator. 新政府は前独裁者を追放した。

Meaning (3): a person who is forced to leave his or her country
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Usage example (text) After the fall of the communist government, exiles were able to return home. 共産主義政府が倒れた後、亡命者たちは祖国に戻ることができた。

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***** [(1) to be; (2) to live]  

Meaning (1): to be
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Usage example (text) Many of the documents needed by the court no longer exist. 裁判所が必要とした書類の多くは今はもうない。

Meaning (2): to live
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) How long has life existed on Earth? どのくらいの期間、地球上に生命は存在していますか？

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***** [(1) to make larger; (2) to grow larger]  

Meaning (1): to make larger
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The mayor expanded the police force to stop an increase in crimes. 市長は犯罪の増加を止めるため警官隊を拡充した。

Meaning (2): to grow larger
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) This economy is expanding at a rate of four percent a year. 今の経済は年に4パーセントの割合で伸びています。

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