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B1 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B1 · 思考と意見 (1)
確かめる, 判定する, 突き止める
to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
After reading the contract, I was still unable to determine if our company was liable for back wages.
契約書を読んだ後でも、当社に未払い賃金の支払い義務があるのかどうか、私にはまだ判断できなかった。
The skill of the union bargainers will determine whether the automotive plant will open next week
類義語ascertainestablishfind outverifyresolvedecide対義語doubtquestionwaverhesitatespeculateguess結果
a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result
As a consequence of not having seen a dentist for several years, Lydia had several cavities.
数年間歯医者に診てもらわなかった結果、リディアはいくつかの虫歯ができた。
The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated
類義語resultoutcomeeffectramificationaftermathsequel対義語causeoriginantecedentsourcereason無視する (mushi suru)
to pay no attention to something
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette
彼はすべての「禁煙」の標識を無視して、タバコに火をつけた。
When the director is working at the computer, she ignores everything around her
類義語disregardoverlookneglectdisregardpay no attention toshundiscountbrush aside対義語heednoticeacknowledgeattend toregardconsider根拠, 理由
the reason why people take a particular action
The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee
その部長には、その従業員を解雇する根拠が何もなかった。
On the basis of my ten years of loyalty to this company, I feel that I deserve three weeks vacation
類義語foundationreasongroundprincipleunderpinningjustificationrationale対義語derivativesuperstructureeffectresultconsequence集中する (shūchū suru - verb form used as a noun)
to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter of the year
今年最後の四半期に注力すべきです。
In his quiet, corner office, the manager could finally concentrate and finish his work
類義語focuscenterdirecthoneintensifydevoteapply oneself対義語dispersedistractdivertscatterdiffuse結論する (ketsuron suru)
to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen
After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled
長時間の議論の結果、取締役会はプロジェクトを中止せざるを得ないと結論付けました。
The committee members concluded the meeting early so that they could finish their budgets
類義語deduceinferdecidedetermineresolvejudgeascertainunderstand対義語begincommenceinitiatestartopendoubtquestion調査する (chōsa suru)
to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully
Before marketing a new product, researchers must carefully examine it from every aspect
新製品を販売する前に、研究者はあらゆる側面から注意深く調査しなければなりません。
Good researchers have to examine every possible option, including some that seem bizarre
類義語inspectinvestigatescrutinizeanalyzestudyprobeassessreview対義語ignoreoverlookneglectdisregardskimglance主張する, 言い張る
to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
The man claimed to have seen a strange spaceship over the field.
その男は畑の上空で奇妙な宇宙船を見たと主張した。
類義語assertdeclareprofessmaintaindemandretrievecollect対義語disclaimdenyrelinquishwaiveforfeitabandon気づいて
knowing or realizing something
My dentist made me aware that I should have an appointment twice a year
私の歯医者は、年に2回予約を入れるべきだと私に気づかせました。
I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent a buildup of plaque
類義語consciousinformedmindfulcognizantsensibleperceptive対義語unawareignorantobliviousunconsciousheedless不利, 不利益, 欠点
something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.
彼が外国語を話せないことは、明らかに不利な立場に彼を置いた。
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.
類義語drawbackhandicapdownsideweaknesssetbackimpedimenthindrance対義語advantagebenefitassetstrength混乱させる
to make somebody unable to think clearly or understand something
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened.
彼らは何が起こったかについての矛盾する説明で私を混乱させた。
My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.
類義語bewilderperplexbafflemuddledisorientflusterpuzzle対義語clarifyenlightenexplainsimplifyelucidateunravel結論 (ketsuron)
something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.
彼がその仕事にふさわしい人物ではないという結論に達しました。
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.
類義語inferencedeductiondeterminationjudgmentresolutionoutcomeendresult対義語beginningstartopeningintroductionpremiseassumption信念 (shinnen)
a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right
Vietnamese people have some beliefs about Tet.
ベトナム人はテトについていくつかの信念を持っています。(Betonamujin wa teto ni tsuite ikutsu ka no shinnen o motte imasu.)
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
類義語faithtrustconvictionopinionfeelingassumption対義語disbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrustdenial対照, 対比, コントラスト
a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them
There is a striking contrast between the bright colours and the dark background.
鮮やかな色と暗い背景の間には際立った対照があります。
類義語comparedifferentiateopposedistinguishdifferset offjuxtapose対義語similaritylikenessresemblanceagreementharmonysamenessunity
