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B2 · Everyday actions (2)

B2 · 日常の動作 (2)

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    obtain(verb)

    /əbˈteɪn/

    入手

    to get something, especially by making an effort

    The employee obtained the report from her supervisor

    従業員は上司から報告書を入手した。

    I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now

    類義語acquiregetreceivegainprocuresecure
    対義語loseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive up
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    preparation(noun)

    /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/

    準備 (junbi)

    the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready

    Income tax preparation can take a long time

    所得税の準備には時間がかかることがあります (Shotokuzei no junbi ni wa jikan ga kakaru koto ga arimasu)

    It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form

    類義語readinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory work
    対義語neglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessness
  3. 3

    operate(verb)

    /ˈɑːpəreɪt/

    運転

    to work in a particular way

    The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season

    列車はこの地域では観光シーズン中にのみ運転します。

    The train operates on a punctual schedule

    類義語functionworkrunperformexecute
    対義語failmalfunctionceasestop
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    retain(verb)

    /rɪˈteɪn/

    保持する

    to keep something; to continue to have something

    She retained her tennis title for the third year.

    彼女は3年連続でテニスのタイトルを保持した。

    The house retains much of its original charm.

    類義語keepmaintainpreserveholdconserve
    対義語losereleaseabandonrelinquishyield
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    requirement(noun)

    /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/

    要件 (yōken)

    something that you need or want

    A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.

    良い学位は、多くの仕事において最低限の要件です。

    These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).

    類義語necessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemand
    対義語optionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessential
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    resist(verb)

    /rɪˈzɪst/

    我慢する, こらえる

    to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do

    He couldn't resist showing off his strength.

    彼は自分の力を見せびらかさずにはいられなかった。

    They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.

    類義語opposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstain
    対義語submityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderaccept
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    pursue(verb)

    /pərˈsuː/

    追求する

    to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time

    We intend to pursue this policy with determination.

    我々は断固たる決意をもってこの政策を追求するつもりです。

    She wishes to pursue a medical career.

    類義語followchaseseekstrive forhunttrack
    対義語abandonquitevadeavoidfleeignore
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    struggle(verb)

    /ˈstrʌɡl/

    もがく, 奮闘する

    to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems

    By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.

    このときまでに、彼はなんとかベッドから這い出ることができた。

    They struggled just to pay their bills.

    類義語effortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlabor
    対義語easepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiesce
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    observe(verb)

    /əbˈzɜːrv/

    観察する, 見守る

    to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them

    Our teacher will observe and score our performance.

    先生が私たちの演技を観察して採点します。

    He was observed to follow her closely.

    類義語watchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectview
    対義語ignoreoverlookneglectdisregard
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    tear(verb)

    /ter/

    破る, 引き裂く, 裂ける

    to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way

    Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.

    箱を開けるときに紙を破らないよう気をつけてください。

    類義語cryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadness
    対義語joylaughterhappinesscheerfulness
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    rescue(verb)

    /ˈreskjuː/

    救助する, 救出する

    to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation

    Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.

    消防士たちは燃えている家から2人の子どもを救出した。

    類義語savesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemption
    対義語abandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharm
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    wrap(verb)

    /ræp/

    包む

    to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present

    The book is carefully wrapped.

    本は丁寧に包まれています。

    individually wrapped chocolates

    類義語coverenclosepackageenfoldprotect
    対義語unwrapopenexposeuncover
  13. 13

    stare(verb)

    /ster/

    見つめる

    to look at somebody/something for a long time

    They stared up at the hole in the ceiling.

    彼らは天井の穴をじっと見つめた。

    I screamed and everyone stared.

    類義語gazepeerglarewatchobserve
    対義語glanceignoreneglectoverlook
  14. 14

    rub(verb)

    /rʌb/

    こする

    to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it

    Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.

    塗装する前に、サンドペーパーで表面をこすってください。

    Animals had been rubbing against the trees.

    類義語scrapescrubpolishmassagestroke
    対義語tappatleave aloneignore
  15. 15

    vary(verb)

    /ˈveri/

    異なる (kotonaru)

    to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.

    The boxes vary in size from small to large.

    箱の大きさは小さいものから大きいものまで様々です。(Hako no ōkisa wa chīsai mono kara ōkii mono made samazama desu.)

    The quality of the students' work varies considerably.

    類義語differchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviate
    対義語stayremainstabilizeconformstandardize
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    pose(verb)

    /pəʊz/

    ポーズをとる, モデルになる

    to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed

    The players posed for a team photo before the match.

    選手たちは試合前にチーム写真のためにポーズをとった。

    類義語stanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput on
    対義語naturalnessgenuinenesssincerity
  17. 17

    transform(verb)

    /trænsˈfɔːrm/

    変換

    to change the form of something; to change in form

    The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.

    光化学反応は光を電気的インパルスに変換します。

    To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.

    類義語convertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphose
    対義語maintainpreserveretainkeepconserve
  18. 18

    preserve(verb)

    /prɪˈzɜːrv/

    保存する, 保護する, 維持する

    to keep something in its original state or in good condition

    We must preserve these forests for future generations.

    私たちは将来の世代のために、これらの森を守らなければならない。

    類義語conservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveuphold
    対義語destroydamageneglectabandondiscard
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    seek(verb)

    /siːk/

    探す, 捜索する, 求める

    to look for something/somebody

    The police are seeking the missing man throughout the entire county.

    警察は行方不明の男性を郡全域で捜索している。

    類義語searchlook forpursuehuntexplorerequestattempt
    対義語avoidignoreneglectabandonshunfinddiscover
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    mount(verb)

    /maʊnt/

    始める, 開始する, 展開する

    to organize and begin something

    The police have mounted a campaign to reduce road accidents.

    警察は交通事故を減らすためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

    類義語ascendclimbscale
    対義語descenddismountfall
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    rid(verb)

    /rɪd/

    取り除く, 一掃する, 駆除する

    to remove something unpleasant or unwanted from a place or person

    We need to rid the house of mice.

    私たちは家のネズミを駆除する必要がある。

    類義語eliminateremoveclearfreeexpel
    対義語keepretainpreserveharbor