Question of the Day #1446

U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon said he will take under advisement multiple motions to dismiss the tribe’s amended complaint, in which it seeks adjudication of its fishing rights.

From the 2nd paragraph of this article at Missoula Current.

  上記の文で、take under advisementの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "take under advisement" mean?

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Question of the Day #1445

There are plenty of options to whet one's appetite, from plant-based collaborations with Impossible Foods to hearty classics like the Bacon, Sausage, & Egg Wrap.

From the 2nd paragraph of this article at Tasting Table.

  上記の文で、whet one's appetiteの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "Whet one's appetite" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

（人）の興味をそそる

比喩としては、この意味ですが問題の文の場合、元に意味の「食欲」の意味で使っています。


 

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To induce or increase one's interest in something.

 

Examples

1. The first chapter of that novel really whetted my appetite—I'm eager to read more of it tonight.
2. Seeing that film really whetted my sister's appetite for horror films.
3. My appetite for theater was whetted when I was very young.
4. Delicious smells from the kitchen whetted our appetites.
5. That first Schubert piece whetted my appetite; I hope she sings some others.

   

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Question of the Day #1444

It’s been a minute — or, let’s be honest, a long 1,536 days.

From the 1st paragraph of this article at The Conservateur.

  上記の文で、it's been a minuteの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "it's been a minute" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎等の日本語のサイトには適切な訳がないので、下記WikiHowの説明を訳すと、

"It's been a minute"というのは、誰かにしばらく会っていない、または長い間何かをしていないという意味です。

つまり、「久しぶり」ということになります。
同じminuteでもNew York minuteと反対の意味になります。
"It's been a hot minute."も同じ意味です。


 

Answer

According to WikiHow:

“It’s been a minute” means you haven't seen someone or done something in a long time.

 

Examples

1. Them: “Want to hit Laguna next Saturday?”
   You: “Sure! It’s been a minute since I went to the beach…What are you bringing?”
2. “Julie? Wow! It’s been a minute since I’ve seen you. You look great!!”
3. “OMG, it’s been a minute since I last talked to you. How’s life been lately?”
4. “Yo, Dan! It’s been a minute since I last saw you! Are you still working at Dell?”
5. It’s been a minute since I posted but in that minute so much has changed.

   

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Question of the Day #1443

This is your brain on spring fever

From the headline of this article at NBC News.

  上記の文で、spring feverの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "spring fever" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

スプリング・フィーバー◆春先になって（性的）エネルギーが高まってホルモンのバランスが崩れ、それが身体および精神にさまざまな症状となって現れるもの。症状が強く表れるものは季節性情動障害(SAD)に分類される。一方で、エネルギーが低下して鬱状態になる場合もスプリング・フィーバーと呼ばれる。

とかなり難しく書いてありますが、一般的には下記の英語の定義の意味になります。すなわち、「暖かい春の訪れとともに生じる、落ち着きのない興奮や高揚感。」

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

A feeling of often restless excitement or exuberance coinciding with the onset of warmer spring weather.

 

Examples

1. It's hard enough keeping control of a class full of young children throughout the year, but it's particularly difficult once spring fever starts to spread.
2. It's wonderful seeing the city touched by spring fever, coming alive again after the deadening winter.
3. For almost everyone, spring fever triggers the inspiration to improve the landscape. — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Jan. 2026
4. On a warm Sunday afternoon in February, the Huntington Library was packed with Lunar New Year festivities and early spring fever. From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
5. "The fish are mainly being caught in Vancouver area, and effort is starting to build so people are getting spring fever," Hymer said. From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2013

   

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Question of the Day #1442

Taste and chemical tests reveal off-putting compounds in beer

From the headline of this article at Chemical & Engineering News.

  上記の文で、off-puttingの意味は？
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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

【形】
〈英話〉不快感［嫌な感じ］を起こさせる、不快な、当惑させる、困惑させる、反感を覚えさせる

   

Answer

According to the Cambridge Dictionary:

slightly unpleasant or worrying so that you do not want to get involved in any way

 

Examples

1. He's slightly aggressive, which a lot of people find off-putting when they first meet him.
2. At that time, downloading was slow, and off-putting to students.
3. After bedbugs, roaches, and rat infestations, murky tap water is among the most off-putting experiences in New York City apartment living. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Aug. 2026
4. Toughness in a man can be seen as abrasive or off-putting in a women. — Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
5. Elon Musk had perhaps the most bizarre and off-putting response. — Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024

   

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Question of the Day #1441

This Story Is 'The Cat's Meow!'

From the headline of this article at VOA News.

  上記の文で、cat's meowの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "cat's meow" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

《the ～》〈俗〉素晴らしい［最高の］人［もの］◆【同】cat's whiskers

Cat's meowやcat's whiskersの他に、cat's pajamasも同じ意味です。

 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

used to say that someone or something is very appealing

 

Examples

1. I really like that car; it's the cat's meow.
2. Sandhu responded with a cat's meow that became an instant internet meme, while Harvey received criticism on Twitter for the question. — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2021
3. And to think, the typical 14-year-old thinks they’re the cat’s meow when they level up in Elden Ring. From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2022
4. If your children are fans of all things furry and feline, then this event in and around the Asbury Park Convention Hall is, well, the cat’s meow. From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2019
5. For her, that vintage dress was the cat’s meow — she wore it proudly to every special occasion.

   

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Question of the Day #1440

Niagara Falls high-wire plans could go haywire

From the headline of this article at the Toronto Star.

  上記の文で、go haywireの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "go haywire" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈話〉〔計画・機械・手順などが〕めちゃめちゃになる、おかしくなる、正常に機能しなくなる

   

Answer

According to Dictionary.com:

To break down or cease to function properly

 

Examples

1. They told us later in the hospital that his heart had gone haywire.
2. Their career going haywire seems to be a recurring motif. The Guardian (2018)
3. Your mind plays all kinds of tricks on you when geopolitical events go haywire. From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
4. There's every reason to believe this trial could go haywire. From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2024
5. It's during this crucial period of cell division that things can go haywire. From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2024

   

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