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A2 · Thinking & opinions (2)

A2 · 思考と意見 (2)

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    strategy(noun)

    /ˈstrætədʒi/

    戦略 (senryaku)

    a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose

    A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems

    事業計画は、事業を運営し、問題を回避するための戦略です。

    類義語plantacticapproachschemedesignmethodgame planblueprint
    対義語randomnesschanceaccidentimprovisationdisorganization
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    source(noun)

    /sɔːrs/

    源 (minamoto/gen)

    a place, person or thing that you get something from

    I can't tell you the source of this information

    この情報の出所は言えません。

    The source of this rare pottery that we are selling in our shop is a small village in India

    類義語originrootbeginningfoundationbasiscausefountainheadwellspring
    対義語resultoutcomeeffectconsequenceend
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    solve(verb)

    /sɑːlv/

    解決する (kaiketsu suru)

    to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation

    Researchers find that every time they solve one problem, two more result

    研究者たちは、問題を一つ解決するたびに、さらに二つの問題が発生することを発見しました。

    One of the biggest problems to solve is why people would want to own the new product

    類義語resolvefigure outwork outanswerdeterminedecipher
    対義語createcauseworsencomplicatefaillose
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    option(noun)

    /ˈɑːpʃn/

    選択肢 (sentakushi)

    something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do

    With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options

    今、不動産市場が非常に逼迫しているので、あなたにはそれほど多くの選択肢がありません。

    You could arrange the lease with an option to buy after a certain amount of time

    類義語choicealternativepossibilityselectionpreference
    対義語necessityrequirementcompulsionobligationmust
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    suggestion(noun)

    /səˈdʒestʃən/

    提案 (teian)

    an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about

    Can I make a suggestion about what to order?

    何を注文するかについて、提案してもよろしいですか? (Nani o chūmon suru ka ni tsuite, teian shite mo yoroshii desu ka?)

    We followed the waiter's suggestion and ordered one of the specials

    類義語recommendationproposaladvicehintideamotion
    対義語rejectiondemandorderinsistence
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    predict(verb)

    /prɪˈdɪkt/

    予測する (yosoku suru)

    to say that something will happen in the future

    I predicted this restaurant would become popular and I was right

    このレストランが人気になると予測したが、その通りだった。

    Kona was unable to predict what time Andy, who is always late, would show up at the restaurant

    類義語forecastforeseeanticipateexpectprojectestimate
    対義語doubtquestiondisbelieveuncertainty
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    method(noun)

    /ˈmeθəd/

    方法 (houhou)

    a particular way of doing something

    Gloria perfected a simple method for making croissants

    グロリアはクロワッサンを作るための簡単な方法を完成させた。

    Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style

    類義語approachproceduretechniquewaysystemmannerprocess
    対義語chaosdisorderrandomness
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    sense(noun)

    /sens/

    分別, 判断力

    an understanding about something; an ability to judge something

    She had the good sense to call a doctor straight away.

    彼女は賢明にもすぐに医者を呼んだ。

    類義語feelingperceptionawarenessunderstandingintuitionjudgmentreasonlogic
    対義語nonsenseabsurdityunreasonablenessignorancestupidity
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    thought(noun)

    /θɔːt/

    考え (kangae)

    something that you think of or remember

    I've just had a thought(= an idea).

    たった今、考えが浮かんだ (Tatta ima, kangae ga ukanda).

    Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought.

    類義語ideanotionconceptbeliefopinionconsiderationreflectioncontemplation
    対義語thoughtlessnessignoranceunawareness
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    purpose(noun)

    /ˈpɜːrpəs/

    目的 (mokuteki)

    the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve

    Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.

    私たちのキャンペーンの主な目的は、資金を集めることです。

    The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.

    類義語aimgoalobjectivereasonintentiontargetenddesign
    対義語accidentchancerandomnessaimlessness
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    realize(verb)

    /ˈriːəlaɪz/

    気づく (kizuku)

    to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation

    I don't think you realize how important this is to her.

    あなたがこれが彼女にとってどれほど重要か気づいていないと思います。

    The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.

    類義語understandrecognizecomprehendperceiveappreciatebe aware of
    対義語misunderstandoverlookignoredisregardbe unaware of
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    support(verb)

    /səˈpɔːrt/

    支持する, 賛成する

    to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it

    The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.

    大半の一般市民はその戦争を支持しなかった。

    If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.

    類義語backaidassistendorseadvocatechampionbolstersustain
    対義語opposeresisthinderundermineattackobstructdisapprove
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    opportunity(noun)

    /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

    機会 (kikai)

    a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something

    This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.

    これは新たなスタートを切る絶好の機会です。

    There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.

    類義語chanceoccasionpossibilityprospectopeningmoment
    対義語closuremisfortunelossdifficultyimpossibility
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    recommend(verb)

    /ˌrekəˈmend/

    勧める (susumeru)

    to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.

    He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.

    彼は映画を見る前に本を読むことを勧めた。(Kare wa eiga o miru mae ni hon o yomu koto o susumeta.)

    Can you recommend a good hotel?

    類義語advisesuggestendorseurgeadvocatecommend
    対義語discouragedissuadewarncriticizeoppose
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    thinking(noun)

    /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

    思考

    the process of thinking about something

    I had to do some quick thinking.

    私は迅速な思考をしなければならなかった。

    swollen glands

    類義語reasoningreflectiondeliberationcontemplationconsiderationthought
    対義語ignorancethoughtlessnessunawareness
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    suppose(verb)

    /səˈpəʊz/

    思う

    to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)

    I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).

    彼が同意するとは少しも思わない(=彼は同意しないと確信している)。

    She had supposed him (to be) very rich.

    類義語assumepresumeguessimaginethinkexpect
    対義語knowbe certainbe suredoubtdisbelieve
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    understanding(noun)

    /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

    理解 (rikai)

    the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation

    Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.

    ほとんどの学生は英文法についてしっかりとした理解を持っている。

    The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.

    類義語comprehensionknowledgeawarenessgraspinsightperceptionappreciation
    対義語misunderstandingignoranceconfusionbewilderment
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    possibility(noun)

    /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/

    可能性 (kanousei)

    a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain

    He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.

    彼は増税の可能性を否定することを拒否した。

    What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.

    類義語chancelikelihoodprospectopportunityprobability
    対義語impossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintysurety
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    pick(verb)

    /pɪk/

    選ぶ, 選び出す

    to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things

    You can pick any book you like from the shelf.

    棚の中からどの本でも好きなものを選んでいいよ。

    類義語selectchoosepluckharvestgather
    対義語plantsowrejectdecline
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    refuse(verb)

    /rɪˈfjuːz/

    拒否

    to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do

    He flatly refused to discuss the matter.

    彼はその件について議論することをきっぱりと拒否した。

    He flatly refused to discuss the matter.

    類義語declinerejectdenywithholddisallow
    対義語acceptagreeallowapproveconsent
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    suggest(verb)

    /səˈdʒest/

    提案する (teian suru)

    to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about

    I suggest being on time.

    時間通りに来ることを提案します。

    It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early.

    類義語proposerecommendadvisehintimply
    対義語demandinsistassertordercommand
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    mind(verb)

    /maɪnd/

    嫌がる, 気にする

    to be annoyed, worried or upset by something

    I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.

    寒くなるのは気にならないけど、雨は嫌いなんです。

    Did she mind about not getting the job?

    類義語careobjectbotherdislikeregret
    対義語approvelikeapprove ofenjoy
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    recognize(verb)

    /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

    認識する (ninshiki suru)

    to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before

    I recognized her by her red hair.

    彼女の赤い髪で彼女だとわかった (kanojo no akai kami de kanojo da to wakatta).

    I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.

    類義語identifyacknowledgeknowrealizeperceiveremember
    対義語misidentifydisregardignoreoverlookforget