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A2 · Communication & media (2)

A2 · コミュニケーションとメディア (2)

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    promise(verb)

    /ˈprɑːmɪs/

    約束 (yakusoku)

    to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen

    The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday

    販売員は、新しいマットレスが土曜日の正午までに到着すると約束しました。(Hanbaiin wa, atarashī mattorisu ga doyōbi no shōgo made ni tōchaku suru to yakusoku shimashita.)

    A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer

    類義語assurancepledgeguaranteevowcommitmentwordundertaking
    対義語denialbreachbreakviolation
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    network(noun)

    /ˈnetwɜːrk/

    ネットワーク

    a system of computers and other devices that are linked together so they can share data and resources

    All printers in the building are connected to the office network.

    建物内のすべてのプリンターは社内ネットワークに接続されている。

    The network went down for an hour, so nobody could access shared files.

    類義語systemwebgridinfrastructureorganizationgroupconnections
    対義語isolationseparationindividualsolitude
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    mention(verb)

    /ˈmenʃn/

    言及する

    to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information

    You should mention in the letter that we can arrange for mailing the brochures as well as printing them

    パンフレットの郵送と印刷の手配が可能であることを手紙に記載する必要があります。

    類義語stateindicaterefer topoint outnoteallude to
    対義語ignoreoverlookomitdisregard
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    profile(noun)

    /ˈprəʊfaɪl/

    プロフィール

    a description of somebody/something that gives useful information

    The recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile

    採用担当者は彼に、残念ながら、彼は仕事のプロフィールに合わないと言いました。

    As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate

    類義語outlinesketchshapefigurerepresentationsummarybackgroundimage
    対義語insignificanceobscurityunimportance
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    record(noun)

    /ˈrekərd/

    記録 (kiroku)

    a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future

    You should keep a record of your expenses

    経費の記録をつけておくべきです (Keihi no kiroku o tsukete oku beki desu)

    Ms. Han typed a written request for her medical records

    類義語logdocumentaccountfileregisterarchive
    対義語forgetignoreomitneglect
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    pronounce(verb)

    /prəˈnaʊns/

    発音する (hatsuon suru)

    to make the sound of a word or letter in a particular way

    How do you pronounce your surname?

    あなたの姓はどう発音しますか?(Anata no sei wa dō hatsuon shimasu ka?)

    The ‘b’ in lamb is not pronounced.

    類義語articulateenunciateuttersayspeakvocalize
    対義語mumblemispronounceswallow
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    joke(noun)

    /dʒəʊk/

    冗談 (joudan)

    something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell

    I enjoy telling jokes.

    私は冗談を言うのが好きです。

    I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).

    類義語gagjestpunquipwitticismfunny story
    対義語seriousnesstragedysadnesssolemnity
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    journalist(noun)

    /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

    ジャーナリスト

    a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites

    Journalists write stories for newspapers.

    ジャーナリストは新聞に記事を書きます。

    I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).

    類義語reportercorrespondentnewspapermannewswomancolumnistcommentator
    対義語none (There isn't a direct antonym. Possible opposites relate to spreading misinformation or censorshipbut these aren't direct antonyms.)
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    recording(noun)

    /rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

    録音

    sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.

    a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra

    クラリネットとオーケストラのための英語音楽の録音

    a video recording of the wedding

    類義語tapedisctrackcutrenditionperformancevideoaudio
    対義語liveunrecordedperformance
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    instruction(noun)

    /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/

    指示 (shiji)

    detailed information on how to do or use something

    The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.

    その植物には、育て方についての完全な指示書が付属しています。

    Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.

    類義語directionguidancecommandorderbriefingteachingeducation
    対義語misinformationambiguityconfusionmisdirection
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    media(noun)

    /ˈmiːdiə/

    メディア

    the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet

    He became a media star for his part in the protests.

    彼は抗議活動への参加によってメディアのスターになった。

    the news/broadcasting/national media

    類義語pressnewsjournalismcommunicationsbroadcasting
    対義語silenceprivacysecrecy
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    print(verb)

    /prɪnt/

    印刷

    to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface

    Click on the icon when you want to print.

    印刷したい場合はアイコンをクリックしてください。

    Each card is printed with a different message.

    類義語copyduplicatereproducepublish
    対義語erasedeleteremove
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    mail(noun)

    /meɪl/

    郵便, 郵便物

    the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.

    I'll send the documents to you by mail tomorrow.

    明日、書類を郵便であなたに送ります。

    類義語postletterscorrespondencee-mail
    対義語none (context dependentbut no direct antonym for mail itself)face-to-face communicationin-person
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    mobile(adjective)

    /ˈməʊbl/

    モバイルの, 携帯の

    connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.

    You can check your bank account using the mobile app on your phone.

    携帯電話のモバイルアプリで銀行口座を確認できます。

    類義語portablemovabletravelingambulatorymotileroving
    対義語immobilestationaryfixedimmovablestatic
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    printer(noun)

    /ˈprɪntər/

    プリンター (purintaa)

    a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer

    We use a printer to print documents.

    私たちは書類を印刷するためにプリンターを使います。

    Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice.

    類義語printing deviceoutput devicehard copy device
    対義語scanner
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    publish(verb)

    /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

    出版する (shuppan suru)

    to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public

    Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.

    弊社のタイトルのほとんどは、CD-ROMでも出版されています。

    The first edition was published in 2007.

    類義語releaseissuecirculatedistributeprintbring out
    対義語suppresswithdrawcensorhide
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    introduction(noun)

    /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/

    序論, はじめに, 序文

    the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow

    The introduction explains what the book is about and why it was written.

    序文では、この本が何についての本で、なぜ書かれたのかが説明されています。

    類義語prefacepreludeopeningcommencementinitiationpresentationlaunch
    対義語conclusionendingepilogueterminationcompletionclosure
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    listener(noun)

    /ˈlɪsənər/

    聞き手

    a person who listens

    She is a good listener.

    彼女は聞き上手です。

    類義語hearerobserverattendee
    対義語speakertalker
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    laptop(noun)

    /ˈlæptɑːp/

    ラップトップ

    a small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried

    I brought my laptop to the coffee shop to work.

    仕事をするために、私はラップトップを喫茶店に持って行きました。

    類義語notebookcomputerportable computer
    対義語desktop
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    notice(noun)

    /ˈnəʊtɪs/

    掲示, 通知, お知らせ

    a sheet of paper giving written information, usually put in a public place

    There was a notice on the board about the school trip next week.

    掲示板に来週の遠足についてのお知らせが貼ってあった。