英語メモ用0001

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on the ragged edge

危険の瀬戸際に、絶体絶命で

* He's on the ragged edge of bankruptcy

彼は破産寸前である

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☆0002

be surmounted with/by

〜が載っている、いただいている

* The hill was surmounted with a large castle.

その丘の頂上には大きな城があった

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☆0003

an element of （+抽象名詞）

多少、気味

* There's an element of truth in what you say.

君の言うことには一理ある

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☆0004

put a spoke in someone's wheel

（英国）　人の計画を邪魔する

* Don't put a spoke in his wheel!

彼を妨害するな！

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☆0005

sphere

領域、範囲

* a sphere of influence, a sphere of activity

勢力範囲、活動範囲
* During the 19th century, Fredericksburg sought to maintain its sphere of trade but with limited success

( http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Fredericksburg%2c+Virginia )

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