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A2 · Communication & media (1)
A2 · コミュニケーションとメディア (1)
日記 (nikki)
a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.
I have a small diary.
私は小さい日記を持っています (Watashi wa chiisai nikki o motteimasu).
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary.
類義語journallognotebookrecordchronicle対義語forgetfulnessoblivion議論 (giron)
a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.
かなりの議論の末、彼らは私たちの申し出を受け入れることに決めました。
We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US.
類義語conversationdebatedialogueexchangeargumentconsultationconference対義語silenceagreementconcordunisonquiet説明 (setsumei)
a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something
I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.
彼の不在について、考えられる説明が思い浮かばない。
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
類義語reasonaccountjustificationinterpretationdescriptionclarification対義語mysteryconfusionambiguityvagueness装置 (souchi)
an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job
Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.
私たちの生活は、現代の装置のおかげで楽になりました。
electrical labour-saving devices around the home
類義語gadgetappliancemachinetoolmechanisminstrument対義語manual laborhandcraftold methods口論, 議論, 言い争い
a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily
Jack and Jane are close friends, but they are always having a lot of arguments.
ジャックとジェーンは親友だが、いつもよく口論している。
We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.
類義語disputequarreldebatecontentionaltercationdisagreement対義語agreementharmonypeaceconcordaccord伝達する (dentsutasu)
to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.
Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.
電話の発明のおかげで、世界中の人々とコミュニケーションを取ることができます。
We only communicate by email.
類義語connectconveyimpartexpressinteractcorrespondrelate対義語concealhidesuppresswithholdmisunderstand書類 (shorui)
an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something
This is the document for the new project.
これは新しいプロジェクトの書類です。(Kore wa atarashii purojekuto no shorui desu.)
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court.
類義語recordfilepaperreportcertificateinstrument対義語oralverbalunwrittenコメント
something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
His critical comments have contributed to my success.
彼の批判的なコメントは、私の成功に貢献しました。
‘Not his best performance,’ she commented to the woman sitting next to her.
類義語remarkobservationnoteannotationcriticismopinionfeedback対義語silenceabsence of commentreticence宣伝する (senden suru)
to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it
The cruise was advertised as the ‘journey of a lifetime’.
そのクルーズは「一生に一度の旅」として宣伝された。
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.
類義語promotepublicizeannouncemarketpromotetoutplug対義語hideconcealsuppresswithdraw文脈
the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it
His decision can only be understood in context.
彼の決定は文脈においてのみ理解できる。
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
類義語settingcircumstancessituationbackgroundframework対義語isolationvacuumabstractiongeneralizationアプリ, アプリケーション
a program designed for a particular task, especially one used on a phone, tablet or in a browser
Customers can now track their orders through our mobile app.
お客様は、当社のモバイルアプリで注文状況を確認できるようになりました。
The new expense app saves the finance team hours every week.
類義語applicationprogramsoftware対義語hardware
