「分別と多感」を読む前に覚えたい英単語40
Sense and Sensibility
ジェイン・オースティンが「分別と多感」で何度も使う、英語の頻出4,000語に入らない40語です。先に覚えておくと、最初の章がずっと読みやすくなります。各単語に発音記号、意味、本文の例文をつけました。
affection/əˈfɛkʃən/愛情, 好意, 恋情本文に91回
He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds apiece.
till/ˈtɪɫ/…まで[ずっと]本文に82回
… but she had had no opportunity, till the present, of showing them with how little attention to the comfort of other people she could act when occasion required it.
behaviour/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/ふるまい, 行動本文に64回
His attentive behaviour to herself and his sisters convinced her that their welfare was dear to him, and, for a long time, she firmly relied on the liberality of his intentions.
acquaintance/əˈkweɪntəns/知り合い, 知人本文に64回
… for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance.
cottage/ˈkɑtədʒ/小さな家本文に58回
He understood that she was in need of a dwelling; and though the house he now offered her was merely a cottage, he assured her that everything should be done to it which she might think necessary …
oblige/əˈbɫaɪdʒ/に義務を負わせる, 強制する本文に51回
Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house.
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/楽しみ, うれしいこと本文に44回
A continuance in a place where everything reminded her of former delight, was exactly what suited her mind.
kindness/ˈkaɪndnəs/親切, 思いやり, 情け深さ本文に42回
As such, however, they were treated by her with quiet civility; and by her husband with as much kindness as he could feel towards anybody beyond himself, his wife, and their child.
carriage/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/四輪馬車本文に41回
They will have no carriage, no horses, and hardly any servants; they will keep no company, and can have no expenses of any kind!
distress/dɪˈstɹɛs/貧苦, 窮乏本文に38回
A present of fifty pounds, now and then, will prevent their ever being distressed for money, and will, I think, be amply discharging my promise to my father.”
attachment/əˈtætʃmənt/愛着, 愛情本文に37回
His attachment to them all increased.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/…を後悔する本文に37回
The time may come when Harry will regret that so large a sum was parted with.
spite/ˈspaɪt/悪意, 意地悪本文に35回
It is evident, in spite of his frequent attention to her while she draws, that in fact he knows nothing of the matter.
fancy/ˈfænsi/空想, 想像本文に34回
But in sorrow she must be equally carried away by her fancy, and as far beyond consolation as in pleasure she was beyond alloy.
invitation/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/招待, 案内本文に34回
… as no plan appeared so eligible to Mrs. Dashwood as remaining there till she could accommodate herself with a house in the neighbourhood, his invitation was accepted.
afterwards/ˈæftɝwɝdz/あとで, 以後, その後本文に33回
By his own marriage, likewise, which happened soon afterwards, he added to his wealth.
instantly/ˈɪnstəntɫi/ただちに本文に31回
She gave her an answer which marked her contempt, and instantly left the room, resolving that …
countenance/ˈkaʊntənəns/顔つき, 顔色, 表情本文に28回
… which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/…を魅惑する, うっとりさせる, 喜ばせる本文に28回
He must enter into all my feelings; the same books, the same music must charm us both.
favour/ˈfeɪvɝ/好意本文に27回
Mrs. Dashwood had been informed by her husband of the solemn promise on the part of his son in their favour, which gave comfort to his last earthly reflections.
misery/ˈmɪzɝi/みじめさ, 非常な不運本文に27回
… it was a blessing, in comparison of the misery of continuing her daughter-in-law’s guest; and to remove forever from that beloved place would be less painful than to inhabit or visit it while such a woman was its mistress.
exceedingly/ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi/非常に, 大いに, とても本文に26回
… I venture to pronounce that his mind is well-informed, enjoyment of books exceedingly great, his imagination lively …
acquaint/əˈkweɪnt/に…を知らせる, 告げる《acquaint 人 with …本文に26回
Mrs. Dashwood now took pains to get acquainted with him.
dispose/dɪˈspoʊz/を気にさせる本文に26回
He was not an ill-disposed young man, unless to be rather cold hearted and rather selfish is to be ill-disposed …
likewise/ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz/同様に本文に26回
Mrs. John Dashwood wished it likewise; but in the meanwhile, till one of these superior blessings could be attained, it would have quieted her ambition to see him driving a barouche.
favourite/ˈfeɪvɝɪt/お気に入り本文に25回
Mrs. John Dashwood had never been a favourite with any of her husband’s family; but she had had no opportunity …
endeavour/ɪnˈdɛvɝ/努力する本文に25回
You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason, and to convince me against my will.
agreeable/əˈɡɹiəbəɫ/気持ちのよい, 快い本文に25回
She believed the regard to be mutual; but she required greater certainty of it to make Marianne’s conviction of their attachment agreeable to her.
disappointment/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/失望, 落胆, 期待はずれ本文に25回
The old gentleman died: his will was read, and like almost every other will, gave as much disappointment as pleasure.
exertion/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/努力, 骨折り本文に24回
… and treat her with proper attention; and could strive to rouse her mother to similar exertion, and encourage her to similar forbearance.
curiosity/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/好奇心, 物好き本文に24回
… to give the name of the young man who was Elinor’s particular favourite, which had been long a matter of great curiosity to her, Margaret answered by looking at her sister …
earnest/ˈɝnɪst/まじめな, 真剣な本文に23回
… and an opportunity now offering of disposing of her carriage, she agreed to sell that likewise at the earnest advice of her eldest daughter.
scarcely/ˈskɛɹsɫi/ほとんど…ない本文に23回
“My love, it will be scarcely a separation.
unfortunate/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/不運な, 不幸な本文に23回
The friendliness of his disposition made him happy in accommodating those, whose situation might be considered, in comparison with the past, as unfortunate.
spare/ˈspɛɹ/…を取っておく, 残しておく本文に23回
he could spare so considerable a sum with little inconvenience.”
merit/ˈmɛɹət/価値, 優秀さ本文に23回
For their brother’s sake, too, for the sake of his own heart, she rejoiced; and she reproached herself for being unjust to his merit before, in believing him incapable of generosity.
affectionate/əˈfɛkʃənət/愛情のこもった, 優しい本文に22回
She had an excellent heart; —her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong …
esteem/əˈstim/を尊重する, 重んじる本文に22回
“You may esteem him.”
admiration/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/賞賛, 感嘆, 賛美本文に22回
Music seems scarcely to attract him, and though he admires Elinor’s drawings very much, it is not the admiration of a person who can understand their worth.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/気質, 気性本文に22回
… severe; but his temper was cheerful and sanguine; and he might reasonably hope to live many years …
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