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A2 · Everyday actions (2)
A2 · 日常の動作 (2)
保護する (hogo suru)
to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
Consumer laws are designed to protect the public against unscrupulous vendors
消費者法は、悪徳業者から一般大衆を保護するように設計されています。
You can protect yourself from scams by getting detailed information on the seller
類義語defendguardshieldsafeguardpreserve対義語endangerharmthreatenattackjeopardize検索 (kensaku)
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Our search of the database produced very little information
データベースの検索では、ほとんど情報が得られませんでした。
The computer searched for all names that began with 'W'
類義語huntseekexploreinvestigationquest対義語ignoranceneglectavoidancefinding交換
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
故障していたハードドライブを交換しました。
We have been looking for three months and we've found no one who can replace our former administrator
類義語substituteexchangesupplantsupersedeswapchange対義語keepretainpreservemaintain進捗 (shinchoku)
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something
The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
執行委員会は、各グループに年間の進捗状況を示す報告書を提出するように求めました。
Progress is being made on the annual report; we expected to see a finished product by next week
類義語advancementdevelopmentimprovementgrowthheadway対義語regressiondeclinesetbackstagnationdeterioration関連
a connection between two or more people or things
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.
警察は、2つの殺人事件の間に何らかの関連性があるのではないかと疑っています。
The computer links will take you to today's headlines
類義語connectiontiebondrelationshipassociation対義語separationdisconnectiondivisiondetachment防ぐ (fusegu)
to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
By encouraging teenagers not to smoke, doctors are hoping to prevent many cases of cancer
医師たちは、若者に喫煙しないように勧めることで、多くの癌の症例を防ぎたいと考えています。
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on new patients
類義語avoidaverthinderobstructprecludestopblock対義語allowpermitencouragepromotecausehelp言及する, 触れる
to mention or speak about somebody/something
As soon as Agnes referred to the failed treatment, everyone's mood soured
アグネスが失敗した治療のことに触れたとたん、みんなの気分が沈んだ。
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice nurse
類義語mentionalludeciteinvokespecifyindicate対義語ignoreneglectdisregardoverlook成功する (seikō suru)
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
Our plan succeeded.
私たちの計画は成功した。
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended).
類義語prosperthriveflourishprevailwinachieve対義語faillosefoundercollapsebomb触る (sawaru)
to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
I touched him lightly on the arm.
私は彼の腕を軽く触った。(Watashi wa kare no ude o karuku sawatta.)
We stayed in a village where time has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).
類義語feelcontactbrushstrokehandletappat対義語avoidignoremissdisregard提供する (teikyō suru)
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
He provides food for the poor on Sunday mornings.
彼は日曜の朝に貧しい人々に食料を提供します。
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
類義語supplyfurnishgiveoffercontributeequippresent対義語takedeprivewithholdremovedeny受け取る (uketoru)
to get or accept something that is sent or given to you
She received her prize from the manager
彼女はマネージャーから賞を受け取りました。(Kanojo wa manējā kara shō o uketorimashita.)
to receive a letter/present/phone call
類義語getobtainacquireaccepttakegainderive対義語giveofferdonaterelinquishforfeitlose許可 (kyoka)
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
We need to get our parents' permission to take part in the English Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month.
来月ダナンで開催される英語スピーチコンテストに参加するには、両親の許可を得る必要があります。
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author
類義語authorizationconsentapprovalleavesanctionlicense対義語prohibitiondenialrefusalvetoban組織する (soshiki suru)
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
The meeting is organized every month.
会議は毎月組織されます。(Kaigi wa maitsuki soshiki saremasu.)
to organize a meeting/party/trip
類義語arrangecoordinatesystematizestructureformestablishmanagecontrol対義語disorganizedisarrangeconfusemess upjumble伴う, 必要とする, 含む
if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
My new job involves travelling to a different country every month.
私の新しい仕事は、毎月違う国へ出張することを伴います。
類義語includeincorporateentailaffectimplicateengage対義語excludeomitdisengagedetachremove反応する
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
She slapped him, but he didn't react.
彼女は彼を叩いたが、彼は反応しなかった。
The market reacted by falling a further two points.
類義語respondreplyanswerretortreciprocateactbehave対義語ignoredisregardneglectremain passivenot react
