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B2 · Communication & media (1)

B2 · コミュニケーションとメディア (1)

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    appeal(noun)

    /əˈpiːl/

    訴え, 呼びかけ, 懇願

    a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police

    The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.

    その慈善団体は、難民のための食料と清潔な水を求めて緊急の呼びかけを行った。

    類義語attractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascination
    対義語repulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnance
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    demand(noun)

    /dɪˈmænd/

    需要, 要求

    a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs

    The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.

    暑い夏の間は電力の需要が急激に増える。

    類義語requireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorder
    対義語offergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaive
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    emphasize(verb)

    /ˈemfəsaɪz/

    強調する (kyōchō suru)

    to give special importance to something

    The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet

    看護師はバランスの取れた食事をすることの重要性を強調しました。

    The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships

    類義語stresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint out
    対義語downplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasize
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    declare(verb)

    /dɪˈkler/

    宣言する

    to say something officially or publicly

    The government has declared war on illiteracy.

    政府は非識字との戦いを宣言した。

    The area has been declared a national park.

    類義語announceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake known
    対義語concealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecant
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    excuse(noun)

    /ɪkˈskjuːs/

    言い訳, 口実

    a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour

    He always makes excuses for being late to class.

    彼はいつも授業に遅れる言い訳ばかりしている。

    類義語forgivepardonabsolvejustifycondone
    対義語condemnaccuseblamepunish
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    debate(noun)

    /dɪˈbeɪt/

    討論, ディベート, 議論

    a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.

    There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.

    昨夜、テレビで制服についての活発な討論があった。

    類義語argumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemic
    対義語agreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlement
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    emphasis(noun)

    /ˈemfəsɪs/

    強調 (kyōchō)

    special importance that is given to something

    Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.

    企業のイメージに重点が置かれるようになっています。

    The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.

    類義語stressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforce
    対義語unimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatement
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    edition(noun)

    /ɪˈdɪʃn/

    版 (ban)

    the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published

    The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.

    その辞書の第7版は世界中で販売されています。

    a paperback/hardback edition

    類義語versionissueimpressionprintingrelease
    対義語originalprototypefirst edition
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    draft(noun)

    /dræft/

    下書き (shitagaki)

    a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form

    I've made a rough draft of the letter.

    手紙の草稿を作った。(tegami no soukou o tsukutta.)

    This is only the first draft of my speech.

    類義語outlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary version
    対義語final versionfinished productperfectioncertainty
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    deny(verb)

    /dɪˈnaɪ/

    否定する (hitei suru)

    to say that something is not true

    He denies attempting to murder his wife.

    彼は妻を殺害しようとしたことを否定している。

    It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.

    類義語contradictdisputerejectrefutedisavow
    対義語admitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmaccept
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    command(noun)

    /kəˈmænd/

    命令 (meirei)

    an order given to a person or an animal

    Begin when I give the command.

    私の命令で開始しなさい。(Watashi no meirei de kaishi shinasai.)

    You must obey the captain's commands.

    類義語orderinstructiondirectiveedictdecreeimperative
    対義語requestpleasuggestionentreaty
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    broadcast(verb)

    /ˈbrɔːdkæst/

    放送する, 放映する

    to send out programmes on television or radio

    The concert will be broadcast live on national television.

    そのコンサートは全国ネットのテレビで生中継される予定だ。

    類義語transmissionprogrammeshowtelecastair
    対義語privateconfidentialunpublicized
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    enquiry(noun)

    /ˈɪnkwəri/

    問い合わせ, 質問

    a request for information about somebody or something; a question

    The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.

    その事務所には、新しい英語コースについての問い合わせが何百件も寄せられた。

    類義語investigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreview
    対義語answersolutionignoranceneglect
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    inform(verb)

    /ɪnˈfɔːrm/

    知らせる (shiraseru)

    to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way

    We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.

    お客様のアカウントが停止されたことをお知らせいたします。

    類義語notifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounce
    対義語concealhidewithholdsuppress
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    edit(verb)

    /ˈedɪt/

    編集する, 修正する

    to prepare a piece of writing, data, etc. by correcting mistakes and making changes

    The script needs to be edited.

    その台本は編集する必要があります。

    類義語revisemodifycorrectamendrewritepolishadapt
    対義語preservemaintainkeepignoreneglect
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    inquiry(noun)

    /ˈɪnkwəri/

    問い合わせ, 質問

    a request for information about somebody or something; a question

    The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.

    秘書は昨日ABC社に問い合わせの手紙を書いた。

    類義語questionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutiny
    対義語answerresponsereplystatementdeclaration
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    beg(verb)

    /beɡ/

    嘆願する (tangan suru)

    to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much

    I had to beg my boss for a raise.

    昇給を上司に懇願しなければなりませんでした。(shōkyū o jōshi ni kongan shinakereba narimasen deshita.)

    類義語pleadimploreentreatbeseechsupplicate
    対義語demandcommandinsistofferrefuse
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    cite(verb)

    /saɪt/

    引用

    to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying

    The author had to cite his sources.

    著者は出典を引用する必要がありました。

    類義語quotereferencementionrefer toname
    対義語ignoreomitplagiarizedisregard
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    feedback(noun)

    /ˈfiːdbæk/

    フィードバック

    advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is

    The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.

    マネージャーは従業員の業績についてフィードバックを提供しました。

    類義語ResponseInputCommentReviewAssessment
    対義語SilenceCriticism