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B2 · Describing things (2)

B2 · 物事を描写する言葉 (2)

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    efficient(adjective)

    /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

    効率的

    doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy

    The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch

    その会計士は顧客の領収書を処理するのに非常に効率的だったので、昼食前に仕事を終えました。

    Electronic invoicing has helped us to be efficient

    類義語productiveeffectivecapableproficientcompetentorganizedstreamlined
    対義語inefficientineffectivewastefulsluggishincompetentdisorganized
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    potential(adjective)

    /pəˈtenʃl/

    潜在的

    that can develop into something or be developed in the future

    To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking

    薬による潜在的な副作用を避けるために、現在服用しているすべての薬を医師に必ず伝えてください。

    Given the potential delay in getting reimbursed by the health plan, why don't we just fill one prescription today?

    類義語possiblelikelyconceivableprospectivefuturelatent
    対義語actualrealcertaindefiniteunlikely
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    fundamental(adjective)

    /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

    根本的

    serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something

    a question of fundamental importance

    根本的に重要な問題

    A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required.

    類義語basicessentialprimaryvitalkeyfoundationalelemental
    対義語superficialtrivialinsignificantsecondaryperipheral
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    neat(adjective)

    /niːt/

    きちんとした

    tidy and in order; carefully done or arranged

    She kept her desk extremely neat.

    彼女は机をとてもきちんとしていた。

    They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen.

    類義語tidyorganizedcleanorderlyshipshape
    対義語messyuntidydisorganizedsloppy
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    mixed(adjective)

    /mɪkst/

    混ざった

    consisting of different qualities or elements

    The weather has been very mixed recently.

    最近、天気は非常に混ざっています。

    British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition.

    類義語variedassorteddiverseheterogeneousmotleymingledjumbledblended
    対義語homogeneousuniformpureunmixedsegregatedconsistent
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    detailed(adjective)

    /ˈdiːteɪld/

    詳細な (shousai-na)

    giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details

    a detailed description/analysis/study

    詳細な説明/分析/研究 (shousai-na setsumei/bunseki/kenkyuu)

    He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there.

    類義語thoroughcomprehensiveprecisespecificminuteexhaustiveelaborate
    対義語generalbroadvaguecursorysuperficialbrief
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    reasonable(adjective)

    /ˈriːznəbl/

    妥当な

    fair, practical, and sensible

    It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make.

    それは全く妥当な要求であるように思える。

    It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.

    類義語sensiblelogicalrationaljustifiablefairequitablesoundvalid
    対義語unreasonableillogicalirrationalabsurdpreposterousoutrageousexcessiveunfair
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    dramatic(adjective)

    /drəˈmætɪk/

    劇的な, 急激な

    sudden, very great and often surprising

    There has been a dramatic increase in house prices this year.

    今年は住宅価格が劇的に上昇した。

    類義語strikingtheatricalremarkablesignificantsuddenemphaticsensational
    対義語gradualinsignificantminorordinarysubtleundramatic
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    minor(adjective)

    /ˈmaɪnər/

    軽微な

    not very large, important or serious

    There may be some minor changes to the schedule.

    スケジュールに若干の変更があるかもしれません。

    to undergo minor surgery

    類義語smallslightinsignificanttrivialpettysecondarylesser
    対義語majorsignificantimportantsubstantiallargeconsiderable
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    loose(adjective)

    /luːs/

    ゆるい, ゆったりした, だぶだぶの

    (of clothes) not fitting closely to the body

    These jeans are too loose for me, so I need a belt.

    このジーンズは私にはゆるすぎるので、ベルトが必要だ。

    類義語slackrelaxedunboundfreeunrestrainedbaggy
    対義語tightstrictboundconstrainedfirmsecure
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    plain(adjective)

    /pleɪn/

    無地の, 飾りのない, 簡素な

    not decorated or complicated; simple

    She wore a plain white dress with no decorations.

    彼女は飾りのない無地の白いドレスを着ていました。

    類義語levelflatevenfieldprairieunadornedsimpleclear
    対義語mountainhilldecoratedornatecomplexfancy
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    mysterious(adjective)

    /mɪˈstɪriəs/

    神秘的な, 謎めいた, 不可解な

    difficult to understand or explain; strange

    Scientists still cannot explain the mysterious lights seen in the night sky.

    科学者たちは、夜空に見える不可解な光をいまだに説明できません。

    類義語enigmaticinscrutablepuzzlingunfathomablecrypticsecretive
    対義語obviousclearplaintransparentforthrightopen
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    extraordinary(adjective)

    /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/

    並外れた

    unexpected, surprising or strange

    It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party

    彼がパーティーの間ずっと眠っていたなんて並外れている

    類義語remarkableexceptionalunusualamazingincrediblefantasticwonderful
    対義語ordinaryusualcommontypicalnormalmundane
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    flexible(adjective)

    /ˈfleksəbl/

    柔軟

    able to change to suit new conditions or situations

    You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.

    あなたはもっと柔軟で想像力豊かになる必要があります。

    類義語adaptablepliablesupplemalleableyieldingaccommodatingadjustable
    対義語rigidinflexiblestiffunyieldingobstinateunadaptable
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    grand(adjective)

    /ɡrænd/

    壮大 (sōdai)

    impressive and large or important

    The Lunar New Year is the grandest occasion of the year.

    旧正月は一年で最も壮大な行事です。

    類義語magnificentsplendidmajesticimpressivestatelynoble
    対義語modesthumbleinsignificantordinarysmall
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    intense(adjective)

    /ɪnˈtens/

    強烈な

    very great; very strong

    The athlete felt intense pressure to win.

    その選手は勝つために強烈なプレッシャーを感じた。

    類義語extremefiercepowerfulpassionatedeep
    対義語mildgentleweakcalm
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    prime(adjective)

    /praɪm/

    最高の

    main; most important; basic

    The prime suspect in the case was released.

    事件の最重要容疑者は釈放された。

    類義語chiefleadingprincipalbesthighest
    対義語secondaryminorinsignificant
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    pure(adjective)

    /pjʊr/

    純粋

    not mixed with anything else; with nothing added

    The water was pure and clear.

    水は純粋で澄んでいました。

    類義語uncontaminatedcleanuntouchedgenuineauthentic
    対義語impurecontaminateddirtyadulterated