to release = to tell the public information that they don’t know
to announce = to tell the public new information
a prevailing theory = most popular theory
explore: 探検する, to think about
We are exploring other possibilities.
to reach an impasse = to reach a deadlock
powers = nuclear powers (USA, UK, France, USSR, CHINA)
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obesity
obese
fat
overweight
heavy
plump = 肉付きの良い、太り気味の、ふっくらした
pudgy ずんぐりした
chubby まるまると太った、丸ぽちゃの
healthy = a euphemism for FAT
NEG: He's a blimp.
A euphemism is a softer way of saying something that may offend someone.
婉曲表現とは、人の気に障りそうなことを言う場合の控えめな言い方だ。
euphemism 婉曲語句
Idioms:
to chew the fat = to chat
Fat chance! = The chance is low.
He has a thin chance of winning. = The chance is low.
It's not over until the fat lady sings. = The game is not over yet!
I'm a slave to the baby.
Put the lid on.
Put the cap on.
Put the cork in.
Put the cover on.
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