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An eye-popping Christmas craze! Women are taking the ugly holiday sweater trend to an extreme by decorating their exposed breasts to look like REINDEER
eye-popping (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” extremely impressive or surprising “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
an eye-popping display of fireworks.
craze (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” something that suddenly becomes very popular, but for only a short time “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
the craze for Irish music
Cycling shorts were the latest craze/(all) the craze that year.
The craze for health foods has become big business.
take/carry something to extremes (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to do something much more than is usual or reasonable “ と記載されていますね。
例文：
This is political correctness taken to extremes.
・The crafty costumes see ladies snip a hole in a sweater and decorate their breasts with googly eyes and a red nose
・Brave ladies have been sharing their efforts on Instagram, tagging them with the hashtag #RudolphBoob
・Even some men are joining in on the trend, with one sweater retailer recommending ‘the more hair you have on your chest the better’
crafty (adjective)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” relating to crafts (= sewing, woodwork, etc.): “ と記載されていますね。
例文：
We sell wool, paints, glue, and other crafty supplies.
She‘s very crafty and makes all her own Christmas decorations.
To snip (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to cut something in a short quick movement using scissors “ と記載されていますね。
例文：
Have you seen the scissors? I want to snip off this loose thread.
I snipped out the article and gave it to her.
I asked the barber just to snip the ends of my hair.
Ugly Christmas sweaters might be considered one of the tackiest trends of the holiday season, but this twist on the classic is sure to take the crown.
As the Christmas season ramps up, thousands of people are readying their best ‘ugly’ sweaters to sport out to parties – and that includes ones with strategic cut-outs.
A number of very crafty Instagram users have been hopping on the ‘reindeer boob’ holiday trend, dressing up their exposed breasts to look like Rudolph.
tacky (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to increase something such as a rate or level, especially the rate at which goods are produced“ という風に記載されています。
例文：
The shop sold tacky souvenirs and ornaments.
She reads those tacky romance novels.
twist (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a change in the way in which something happens: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
There’s an unexpected twist in/to the plot towards the end of the film.
The incident was the latest twist in the story of the robbery.
Walnuts give a new twist to regular banana bread.
ramp up (phrasal verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” small enough to hold in your hands “ と記載されています。
例文：
We’ve had to ramp up production to meet demand.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
To sport (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to wear something, often in a way that shows you want people to notice it “ という風に記載されています。
例文：
He’s sporting a T-shirt and baseball cap like every other 17-year-old.
Back in the 1960s he sported bellbottoms and long hair.
Back in the 1960s he sported platform heels and hair down past his shoulders.
The front of the car sported a German flag.
Some of the costumes feature a perfect breast-sized hole snipped out of the front of the sweater, while others just pull down a stretchy top on one side to leave the breast exposed.
Tinsel is used around the edge of the cut-outs to give the appearance of a curious deer poking its head out.
Googly eyes, felt antlers and a big, sparkly red pom-pom ball are used to complete the look.
Ladies participating in the trend have been posting the results proudly to Instagram, tagging it with the hashtag #rudolphboob.
stretchy (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” stretchy cloth or clothing can be stretched and will go back to its original shape “ というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
stretchy leggings
stretchy material
appearance (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” the way that someone or something looks, when this is different to the way it really is “ と記載されています。
例文：
He had always given the appearance of agreeing with her ideas.
To poke (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to put something into or through a small space or hole “ と ” to push something quickly with your finger or a pointed object “という風に記載されています。
例文：
Cathy poked her head round the door to say hello.
The first green shoots are poking up through the soil.
Jane poked me in the arm to get my attention.
The boys were poking the insects with a pen.
You’ll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you’re not careful!
antlers (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” the pair of horns that grow from the head of the male of some animals, such as deer, and that look like branches“ というふうに記載されていますね。
felt (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a type of thick, soft cloth made from a pressed mass of wool and hair: “ というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
a felt hat
Pre-made versions are sold on Etsy by Salt Lake-based retailer YourSassyGrandma, including a red sweater with a green tinsel-surrounded cut-out.
‘If you want to stand out at your Ugly Sweater Party, then this SEXY reindeer ugly Christmas sweater is for you!‘ reads the item description.
Each one of the costumes comes with an up-cycled sweater with eyes and nose prepared with a one-time wear adhesive.
To upcycle (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” to make new furniture, objects, etc. out of old or used things or waste material: “ というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
The book illustrates how to upcycle by making arts and crafts from everyday items.
Thrift shop curtains can be upcycled into surprisingly nice clothing.
adhesive (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” a substance used for making things stick together “ と記載されています。
例文：
You’ll need a/some strong adhesive to mend that chair.
Use a water-resistant adhesive.
Unfortunately for fans of the design, the sweaters have already completely sold out – though there are men’s versions on offer still for $50 a pop.
Indeed, ladies aren’t the only ones having a go at the trend, with a number of men simply cutting out a hole in a sweater and sticking a pair of felt antlers and googly eyes to make their own reindeer, leaving the exposed nipple in place of a nose.
For the YourSassyGrandma version, the product details instruct ‘the more hair you have on your chest the better, it will make your reindeer look even more furry!’
on offer
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” available, for example for people to buy or use “という風に記載されています。イギリス式の表現です。
例文：
We were amazed at the range of products on offer.
These are just some of the films on offer this week.
a pop (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” for each one “ というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
a pill that sells for $10 a pop
The tickets cost $200 a pop.
have a go
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” an opportunity to play in a game, or to do or use something: “ というふうに記載されていますね。イギリスの表現です。
例文：
I’ll have a go at driving for a while if you’re tired.
Please can I have a go (= can I ride) on your bike?
Have a go on my exercise bike if you want.
To instruct (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” to teach someone how to do something: “ と記載されています。
例文：
He works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment.
I need someone to instruct me on how to use the computer.
最後に、内容が理解でき、新しい単語も知ることができたら、必ずCambridge Dictionaryか、Macmillan Dictionaryで例文を読むようにしてください。そして一番シンプルで、自分が日常使いしときやすそうなもをノートやスマホに書き溜めておいてください。そしてこれを移動中の時などに声に出して覚えることが本当に大事です！（電車では難しいので、僕はよく歩きますw）
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