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B2 · Feelings & personality (2)

B2 · 感情と性格 (2)

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    popularity(noun)

    /ˌpɑːpjuˈlærəti/

    人気, 評判

    the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people

    The popularity of this brand of computers among college students keeps growing.

    このブランドのコンピューターは、大学生の間で人気が高まり続けている。

    類義語FamePrevalenceAcceptanceReputeCurrencyRecognition
    対義語UnpopularityObscurityAnonymityNeglectDisfavor
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    impress(verb)

    /ɪmˈpres/

    感銘を与える (kanmei o ataeru)

    if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it

    I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch

    彼らがどれほど早く昼食を配達してくれたかに感銘を受けました。

    If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch

    類義語aweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoverawe
    対義語boredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfy
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    lively(adjective)

    /ˈlaɪvli/

    活発な (kappatsu na)

    full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic

    He showed a lively interest in politics.

    彼は政治に活発な関心を示した。(Kare wa seiji ni kappatsu na kanshin o shimeshita.)

    an intelligent and lively young woman

    類義語animatedspiritedenergeticvibrantvivaciousactive
    対義語dulllifelesslethargicapatheticlistless
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    regret(verb)

    /rɪˈɡret/

    後悔する, 残念に思う

    to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do

    I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.

    残念ながら、あなたの申請は却下されましたことをお知らせいたします。

    ‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’

    類義語apologizelamentdeploreruebe sorry
    対義語rejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapprove
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    wise(adjective)

    /waɪz/

    賢い (kashikoi)

    able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have

    I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.

    私は10年間ビジネスをして、年を取り、より賢くなりました。

    a wise old man

    類義語intelligentsagaciousprudentsensiblecleverastuteshrewd
    対義語foolishunwisesillystupidignorant
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    willing(adjective)

    /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

    喜んでする, いとわない

    not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something

    Would you be willing to help me with my essay?

    私のレポートを手伝っていただけませんか。

    They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.

    類義語eagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeable
    対義語unwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposed
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    shame(noun)

    /ʃeɪm/

    恥, 恥ずかしさ

    the feelings of sadness, embarrassment and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid

    To my shame I refused to listen to her side of the story.

    恥ずかしいことに、私は彼女の言い分を聞こうとしなかった。

    He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.

    類義語disgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassment
    対義語honorpriderespectdignity
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    sincere(adjective)

    /sɪnˈsɪr/

    誠実な

    showing what you really think or feel

    sincere regret

    心からの後悔

    a sincere attempt to resolve the problem

    類義語honestgenuineearnestauthenticheartfeltfrankopen
    対義語insinceredishonestfalseartificialaffectedpretended
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    impatient(adjective)

    /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/

    せっかち

    annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time

    I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.

    20分も待っていて、だんだんせっかちになってきた。

    Try not to be too impatient with her.

    類義語restlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edge
    対義語patienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurried
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    joy(noun)

    /dʒɔɪ/

    喜び

    a feeling of great happiness

    to dance for/with joy

    喜びで踊る

    To his great joy, she accepted.

    類義語happinessdelightpleasureelationgleebliss
    対義語sadnesssorrowmiserygriefdespair
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    offensive(adjective)

    /əˈfensɪv/

    不快な

    rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect

    His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.

    彼のコメントは、多くのシングルマザーにとって非常に不快なものでした。

    The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.

    類義語insultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistasteful
    対義語inoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekind
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    offend(verb)

    /əˈfend/

    怒らせる

    to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing

    She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth.

    彼女は口を開けた途端に、ボーイフレンドの両親を怒らせてしまった。

    A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.

    類義語insultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirk
    対義語pleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecompliment
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    satisfied(adjective)

    /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

    満足

    pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened

    He's now satisfied with his position.

    彼は今、自分の地位に満足している。

    a satisfied smile

    類義語contentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappy
    対義語dissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilled
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    shock(noun)

    /ʃɑːk/

    衝撃 (shōgeki)

    a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling

    She still hasn't gotten over the shock of losing her dad.

    彼女はまだ父親を亡くしたショックから立ち直れていない。

    Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).

    類義語jolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblow
    対義語calmpeaceexpectednormalcy
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    humour(noun)

    /ˈhjuːmər/

    ユーモア

    the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny

    She has her very own brand of humour.

    彼女には彼女自身のユーモアのセンスがある。

    She ignored his feeble attempt at humour.

    類義語witcomedyfunninessmirthjocularityamusement
    対義語seriousnesssolemnitygravitytragedymelancholy
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    relief(noun)

    /rɪˈliːf/

    安堵 (ando)

    the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen

    We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.

    彼が去ったとき、私たちは皆安堵のため息をついた。

    We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.

    類義語comforteasealleviationmitigationrespiterelease
    対義語anxietydistressworryburdenaggravation
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    trust(noun)

    /trʌst/

    信頼 (shinrai)

    the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you

    a breach of trust

    信頼の侵害 (shinrai no shingai)

    He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).

    類義語confidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertainty
    対義語distrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbelief
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    sensitive(adjective)

    /ˈsensətɪv/

    敏感

    aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings

    She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.

    彼女は他人の感情にとても敏感です。

    a sensitive and caring man

    類義語susceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinned
    対義語insensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardened
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    sympathy(noun)

    /ˈsɪmpəθi/

    同情 (doujou)

    the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems

    The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.

    大統領は、戦死した兵士の親族に同情のメッセージを送りました。

    May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.

    類義語compassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolence
    対義語apathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathy
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    satisfy(verb)

    /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

    満足させる

    to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want

    Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.

    彼は何にも満足しない。いつも文句ばかり言っている。

    The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.

    類義語fulfillgratifycontentpleaseappease
    対義語disappointdissatisfyfrustratefailannoy
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    impressed(adjective)

    /ɪmˈprest/

    感銘を受けた (kanmei o uketa)

    admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.

    We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.

    私たちは皆、彼女の熱意に感銘を受けました。(Watashitachi wa mina, kanojo no netsui ni kanmei o ukemashita.)

    I must admit I am impressed.

    類義語affectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruck
    対義語unmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcerned
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    inspire(verb)

    /ɪnˈspaɪər/

    奮い立たせる, 鼓舞する, 刺激を与える

    to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well

    Her courage inspired her classmates to work harder.

    彼女の勇気はクラスメートたちをもっと頑張るよう奮い立たせた。

    類義語motivateencouragestimulateinfluenceaffectgalvanizeexcite
    対義語discouragedeterdissuadedejectdepress
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    nightmare(noun)

    /ˈnaɪtmer/

    悪夢

    a dream that is very frightening or unpleasant

    I had a terrible nightmare last night.

    昨夜、ひどい悪夢を見た。

    類義語bad dreamhorrorordealtorment
    対義語dreamfantasypleasant dream
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    shocked(adjective)

    /ʃɑːkt/

    衝撃を受けた

    surprised and upset; showing that somebody feels surprised and upset

    I was shocked by the news.

    私はその知らせに衝撃を受けました。

    類義語SurprisedAstonishedDismayedStunned
    対義語UnsurprisedExpectedCalm