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A2 · Everyday actions (1)
A2 · 日常の動作 (1)
覆う, かぶせる
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
ハエがたからないように、食べ物に布をかけてください。
類義語protectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreen対義語revealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexclude避ける
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
倒産を避けるために、オーナーは適切な事業計画を立てるべきです。
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
類義語evadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain from対義語faceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembrace開発する (kaihatsu suru)
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
リリーはコミュニティカレッジで授業を受け、自分のアイデアを事業計画に発展させた。
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
類義語evolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivate対義語declinedeterioratestuntworsen手配 (tehai)
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
旅行の手配は、ビリングさんの有能なアシスタントであるサラによって行われました。
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
類義語planorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayout対義語disorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganization受け入れる
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
受付係は宅配業者から荷物を受け取りました。
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
類義語receivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadopt対義語rejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardoppose継続する (keizoku suru)
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
その映画は以前の映画で設定された物語を継続します。
The search for a star will continue until one is found
類義語proceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevere対義語stopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterrupt許可する
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
私の保険では、自分で病院を選ぶことは許可されていません。
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
類義語permitauthorizeenableletgrantapprove対義語forbidprohibitdenyrestrictprevent接続する (setsuzoku suru)
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
それらの町は鉄道とバスの便でつながっています。(Sorerano machi wa tetsudō to basu no bin de tsunagatte imasu.)
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
類義語linkjoinuniteattachassociaterelate対義語disconnectseparatedividedetachisolate影響する (eikyō suru)
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
離婚は彼女の人生のあらゆる側面に影響を与えた。
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
類義語influenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmove対義語leave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchanged行動する (kōdō suru)
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
医師たちが迅速に行動したおかげで、少女の命は救われた。
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
類義語performdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmove対義語refrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothing破壊する (hakai suru)
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
もう森林を破壊することはできません。
They've destroyed all the evidence.
類義語demolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicate対義語createbuildconstructpreserveprotectrepair含む (fukumu)
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
この飲み物にはアルコールが含まれていません。
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
類義語includeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodate対義語excludelackomitreleaseempty達成する (tassei suru)
to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
He had finally achieved success.
彼はついに成功を達成した。(Kare wa tsuini seikō o tassei shita.)
類義語accomplishattainreachobtainacquiregainrealizecomplete対義語faillosemissforfeit
