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Borderline Existence

April 19 CNN English Express にて学習

borderline
国境の、境界線上の、(「きわどい、危うい」という意味もかけている)・・・barely

borderline existence
生きるかし死ぬか、国境上で命をかけて働いている子供達

Endure
Continue despite difficulties  〜に耐える、耐え忍ぶ

Grain
Seeds used for food, including wheat and barly 小麦、大麦を含む食用穀物

Hardship
Suffering 苦難、困難

Hassle (v) 
Trouble, bother 〜をいじめる、〜に嫌がらせをする

Haul (n,v)
Transporting something, especially over a long distance 長距離何かを運ぶこと

Implement (v)
Carry out (a plan) 〜を実行する、実施する

Lug (v)   
Carry, especially something heavy  (重い物を)苦労して運ぶ

Smuggle (v)  
Import or export illegally 〜を密輸する

Street-smart
Having knowledge that is gained from life experience 生き抜くための知恵を持つ

Wheelbarrow
Small vehicle for light loads, pushed by hand  手押し車


1.Police dogs are used in airports to catch people trying to smuggle drugs.

2.I have back pain from lugging books to school every day.

3.I can't endure even one more cold day after this long winter.

4.You might have a master's degree, but it doesn't mean you're street-smart.
     
5.President Obama is working to implement a new health care system.


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