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B1 · Everyday actions
B1 · 日常の動作
消費する (shōhi suru)
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
このプリンターは下の階のプリンターよりも多くのトナーを消費します。
The business plans consumed all of Fritz's attention this fall
類義語usedevourexpenddepleteexhaustutilizeabsorb対義語conservepreservesaveproducecreatehoardアクセス
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
パスワードを知っていない限り、ファイルにアクセスできません。
We accessed the information on the company's web site
類義語entryadmissionentranceapproachway inright to use対義語denialexclusionrejectionblockagerestriction折る (oru)
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part
Fold the letter into three parts before stuffing it into the envelope
手紙を三つ折りにしてから封筒に入れてください。(tegami o mittsuori ni shite kara futou ni irete kudasai)
Don't fold the document if it doesn't fit the envelope
類義語creasebenddoubleoverlappleat対義語unfoldstraightenflattenexpand混ぜる, 混ざる
if two or more substances or things mix or you mix them, they combine, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated
Mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.
卵を加える前に、小麦粉と砂糖を混ぜ合わせてください。
類義語blendcombinationamalgamationfusionmedleyassortment対義語separatesegregationdivisionunmix補助
to help somebody to do something
Bonnie hired a secretary to assist her with the many details of the event
ボニーはイベントの多くの詳細について彼女を補助するために秘書を雇った。
The hotel manager was able to assist us with some last-minute advice
類義語helpaidsupportfacilitaterelieveserve対義語hinderobstructimpederesistoppose組み合わせる
to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one
The director combined two previously separate visual techniques
監督は以前別々だった2つの視覚的テクニックを組み合わせた
The new production company combines the talents of three of Hollywood's best known teams
類義語mergeunitejoinmixblendintegratefuse対義語separatedividesplitdisconnectisolate改善 (kaizen)
the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
There is still room for improvement in your work.
あなたの仕事にはまだ改善の余地があります。
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement.
類義語bettermentrefinementprogressadvancegrowthameliorationenhancement対義語declinedeteriorationworseningregression混合物 (kongōbutsu)
a combination of different things
Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
彼らの最新のCDは、新旧の歌の混合物です。(Karera no saishin no CD wa, shinkyū no uta no kongōbutsu desu.)
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror.
類義語blendcombinationamalgamationmedleyfusioncomposite対義語separationdivisionsegregationpuredistinct損害 (songai)
physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
The damage to his car was considerable.
彼の車の損害は相当なものだった。(Kare no kuruma no songai wa soutou na mono datta.)
Smoking seriously damages your health.
類義語harminjuryimpairmentdestructionloss対義語repairimprovementbenefitadvantagerestoration傾向がある
to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
人々は、その問題が自分たちには決して影響しないと考えがちです。
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes.
類義語inclinebe likelybe pronebe apthave a tendency対義語resistavoiddisincline好意 (koui)
a thing that you do to help somebody
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.
行きたくて行くのではなく、アンのためにお願いでいくんだ。
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour(= help you because you have helped me) some time.
類義語kindnessgood turncourtesyserviceadvantagebenefit対義語disfavordisserviceharminjury残る (nokoru)
to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.
電車の運賃は変わらない可能性が高いです。(Densha no unchin wa kawaranai kanōsei ga takaidesu.)
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract.
類義語staycontinuepersistendureabide対義語leavedepartchangegodisappearふりをする
to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
I pretended to be asleep.
私は寝ているふりをした。
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise.
類義語feignsimulateaffectshamcounterfeitact対義語be honestbe truthfulbe genuinebe real努力 (doryoku)
an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
You should put more effort into your work.
仕事にもっと努力すべきです。
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.
類義語exertionendeavorstrivingapplicationenergylabor対義語apathyidlenesslazinessnegligenceinaction関与した
taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something
to be/become/get involved in politics
政治に関与する
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first.
類義語implicatedconcernedaffectedparticipatingengrossedentangled対義語uninvolveddetacheddisinterestedaloofseparateunconcerned参加する (sanka suru)
to take part in or become involved in an activity
She never participates in any of our discussions.
彼女は私たちのどんな議論にも決して参加しません。(Kanojo wa watashitachi no donna giron ni mo kesshite sanka shimasen.)
類義語joinengagecontributepartakeget involvedtake partcollaborate対義語abstainrefrainwithdrawdeclineavoiddisengageignore
