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A2 · Describing things (3)

A2 · 物事を描写する言葉 (3)

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    specific(adjective)

    /spəˈsɪfɪk/

    特定の

    connected with one particular thing only

    The customer's specific complaint was not addressed in his e-mail.

    顧客の特定の苦情は、彼のEメールで対処されませんでした。

    In a contract, one specific word can change the meaning dramatically

    類義語particularpreciseexplicitdefiniteexact
    対義語generalvaguebroadindefinitenonspecific
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    quality(noun)

    /ˈkwɑːləti/

    品質 (hinshitsu)

    the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is

    The quality of their clothes has fallen ever since they started using cheaper fabrics to make them

    彼らの服の品質は、安い生地を使い始めてからずっと落ちている。

    The most important qualities we look for in a supplier are reliability and quick response

    類義語standardgradeexcellencevalueattributepropertyfeature
    対義語inferioritydefectflawpoornessworthlessness
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    serious(adjective)

    /ˈsɪriəs/

    深刻な, 重大な

    bad or dangerous

    Smoking can cause serious health problems such as heart disease.

    喫煙は心臓病などの深刻な健康問題を引き起こすことがある。

    類義語gravesolemnearnestimportantcriticalsignificantweightyintense
    対義語frivoloustrivialinsignificantplayfuljokinghumorousunimportant
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    separate(adjective)

    /ˈseprət/

    別々の, 独立した

    forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else

    I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.

    私は冷蔵庫の中で肉をほかの食品と別にしておくようにしている。

    Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate.

    類義語dividedetachdisconnectisolatesegregatepartition
    対義語joinconnectunitecombinemergeintegrate
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    sort(noun)

    /sɔːrt/

    種類 (shurui)

    a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way

    This sort of problem is quite common.

    この手の問題はよくあることです (Kono te no mondai wa yoku aru koto desu).

    There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite.

    類義語typekindvarietycategoryclassgenus
    対義語uniqueindividualspecificatypicaluncommon
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    shut(verb)

    /ʃʌt/

    閉じる (tojiru)

    to close something; to become closed

    The window won't shut.

    窓が閉まらない。

    Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him.

    類義語closesecurefastenseallock
    対義語openunfastenunlock
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    wet(adjective)

    /wet/

    濡れた

    covered with or containing liquid, especially water

    Her hair was still dripping wet.

    彼女の髪はまだびしょ濡れだった。

    My shirt was wet through(= completely wet).

    類義語dampsoakedmoistwaterloggedsoggy
    対義語dryaridparched
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    usual(adjective)

    /ˈjuːʒuəl/

    いつもの

    that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases

    She sat in her usual seat at the back.

    彼女はいつもの席に後ろの方に座った。

    He came home later than usual.

    類義語commoncustomarynormaltypicalregularhabitual
    対義語unusualrareexceptionalabnormalatypical
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    wooden(adjective)

    /ˈwʊdn/

    木製の

    made of wood

    a wooden box

    木製の箱

    furniture made of a variety of different woods

    類義語timbertimberedwood
    対義語metalplasticstoneconcrete
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    typical(adjective)

    /ˈtɪpɪkl/

    典型的

    having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group

    Typical symptoms would include headaches, vomiting and dizziness.

    典型的な症状には、頭痛、嘔吐、めまいなどがあります。

    a typical Italian cafe

    類義語usualcommonnormalstandardrepresentativecharacteristicaverage
    対義語unusualrareatypicalabnormaluncommon
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    slowly(adverb)

    /ˈsləʊli/

    ゆっくり

    at a slow speed; not quickly

    Please could you speak more slowly?

    もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか?

    The boat chugged slowly along.

    類義語graduallyleisurelyunhurriedlygentlydeliberately
    対義語quicklyrapidlyfastspeedilyhastily
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    unusual(adjective)

    /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

    珍しい (mezurashii)

    different from what is usual or normal

    It’s unusual for a man to do this job.

    男性がこの仕事をするのは珍しい。

    It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often).

    類義語rareoddpeculiarstrangeexceptionalextraordinaryuncommon
    対義語commontypicalnormalusualordinary
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    soft(adjective)

    /sɔːft/

    柔らかい (yawarakai)

    changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard

    soft feather pillows

    柔らかい羽毛枕 (yawarakai umō makura)

    soft margarine

    類義語gentletendersmoothdelicatemildpliantyielding
    対義語hardfirmroughstifftough
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    strange(adjective)

    /streɪndʒ/

    奇妙な (kimyō na)

    unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand

    She was looking at me in a very strange way.

    彼女はとても奇妙な目で私を見ていた。

    Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television.

    類義語oddpeculiarunusualweirdbizarrecuriousabnormal
    対義語normalordinaryusualcommonfamiliar
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    structure(noun)

    /ˈstrʌktʃər/

    構造 (kōzō)

    the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts

    Tell me about the structure of the examination.

    試験の構造について教えてください。

    the structure of the building

    類義語arrangementorganizationformframeworkdesignconstitutioncomposition
    対義語disorderchaosdisorganizationformlessness
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    safe(adjective)

    /seɪf/

    安全

    protected from any danger, harm or loss

    In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night.

    都市によっては、夜に一人で出かけるのが安全だと感じられないことがあります。

    Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment.

    類義語secureprotectedharmlessunharmedcertainreliable
    対義語dangerousriskyhazardousunsafevulnerable
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    simple(adjective)

    /ˈsɪmpl/

    単純 (tanjun)

    not complicated; easy to understand or do

    We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.

    下手だったから負けたんだ。それだけのことだ。

    Give the necessary information but keep it simple.

    類義語easybasicplainstraightforwarduncomplicatedclearelementary
    対義語complexdifficultcomplicatedintricatehardadvanced
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    secret(adjective)

    /ˈsiːkrət/

    秘密の, 内緒の

    known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others

    They kept their plans secret from everyone at school.

    彼らは学校の誰にも計画を秘密にしていました。

    類義語confidentialclassifiedprivatehiddencovertmystery
    対義語publicopenknownobviousrevealed
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    worst(adjective)

    /wɜːrst/

    最悪の, 最も悪い

    of the poorest quality or lowest standard; worse than any other person or thing of a similar kind

    It was the worst film I have ever seen.

    それは今まで見た中で最悪の映画だった。

    類義語poorestlowestmeanestshoddiestlousiestawfulestdirestvilest
    対義語bestfinestgreatestoptimumprimetopmost
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    quietly(adverb)

    /ˈkwaɪətli/

    静かに

    in a way that makes very little noise

    She entered the room quietly.

    彼女は静かに部屋に入った。

    類義語softlysilentlypeacefullycalmly
    対義語loudlynoisily
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    successful(adjective)

    /səkˈsesfl/

    成功した

    achieving your aims or what was intended

    She was a successful businesswoman.

    彼女は成功した女性実業家でした。

    類義語triumphantprosperousflourishingfortunate
    対義語unsuccessfulfailedabortive
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    worse(adjective)

    /wɜːrs/

    より悪い

    of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant

    The weather is getting worse.

    天気は悪化している。

    類義語inferiorpoorershoddierdeteriorated
    対義語bettersuperiorimproved