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B2 · Thinking & opinions (2)

B2 · 思考と意見 (2)

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    imply(verb)

    /ɪmˈplaɪ/

    暗示する

    to suggest that something is true or that you feel or think something, without saying so directly

    The guarantee on the Walkman implied that all damages were covered under warranty for one year

    ウォークマンの保証は、すべての損害が1年間保証の対象であることを暗示していました。

    The travel agent implied that our hotel was not in the safest part of the city, but, when pressed for details, he said the location was fine

    類義語suggestindicatehintinsinuateintimatesignify
    対義語statedeclareexpressassertexplicit
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    demonstrate(verb)

    /ˈdemənstreɪt/

    実証する

    to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence

    The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender

    教授は、ケーススタディを通して、事業計画が貸し手を感動させることができることを実証しました。

    Alban's business plan demonstrated that he had put a lot of thought into making his dream a reality

    類義語showproveillustrateexhibitdisplayindicate
    対義語hideconcealdisproverefute
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    evaluate(verb)

    /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

    評価する (hyouka suru)

    to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully

    It's important to evaluate your competition when making a business plan

    事業計画を立てる際には、競合を評価することが重要です。

    The lenders evaluated our creditability and decided to loan us money

    類義語assessjudgeanalyzeappraiseestimategaugeweigh
    対義語ignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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    estimate(verb)

    /ˈestɪmeɪt/

    見積もる, 工数を見積もる

    to judge roughly how much time, effort or money a task or project will need

    The developers estimated that the migration would take three sprints.

    開発者たちは、移行作業に3スプリントかかると見積もった。

    It is hard to estimate a task when the requirements are unclear.

    類義語approximatecalculategaugejudgeassessevaluatepredictreckon
    対義語measurecalculatedetermineascertainexact
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    logical(adjective)

    /ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

    論理的

    seeming natural, reasonable or sensible

    In addition to logical thinkers, a good research and development team should include a few dreamers

    論理的な思考家の他に、優れた研究開発チームには何人かの夢想家を含めるべきです。

    It is only logical for a research and development team to concentrate on one or two new products at a time

    類義語reasonablerationalsensiblevalidsoundcoherentconsistent
    対義語illogicalirrationalunreasonableinvalidabsurdincoherent
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    deliberately(adverb)

    /dɪˈlɪbərətli/

    意図的に

    done in a way that was planned, not by chance

    She's been deliberately ignoring him all day.

    彼女は一日中、意図的に彼を無視している。

    His face was covered in blood.

    類義語intentionallypurposelyknowinglyconsciouslyexpresslywillfully
    対義語accidentallyunintentionallyinadvertentlyunconsciouslymistakenly
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    judgement(noun)

    /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

    判断 (handan)

    the ability to make sensible decisions after carefully considering the best thing to do

    good/poor/sound judgement

    良い/悪い/健全な判断 (yoi/warui/kenzen na handan)

    He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement.

    類義語assessmentdiscernmentreasoningsenseunderstandingwisdomopinionestimation
    対義語follyignoranceirrationalitystupiditycarelessnessthoughtlessness
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    deliberate(adjective)

    /dɪˈlɪbərət/

    故意の, 意図的な

    done on purpose rather than by accident

    The fire was a deliberate attempt to destroy the forest.

    その火事は森を破壊しようとする意図的な行為だった。

    類義語intentionalpurposefulcalculatedcarefulthoughtful
    対義語accidentalunintentionalunplannedhaphazardcareless
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    existence(noun)

    /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

    存在 (sonzai)

    the state or fact of being real or living or of being present

    I was unaware of his existence until today.

    今日まで彼の存在に気づかなかった。

    This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence.

    類義語beingrealitysubsistenceoccurrencelife
    対義語nonexistenceabsencenothingnessoblivion
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    intended(adjective)

    /ɪnˈtendɪd/

    意図された

    that you are trying to achieve or reach

    the intended purpose

    意図された目的

    the intended audience

    類義語deliberateplanneddesignedmeantpurposedcalculated
    対義語accidentalunintentionalunplannedinadvertentunforeseen
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    deserve(verb)

    /dɪˈzɜːrv/

    値する

    to do something or show qualities that mean a particular reaction, reward or punishment is appropriate

    Several other points deserve mentioning.

    言及するに値する他のいくつかの点があります。

    They didn't deserve to win.

    類義語meritwarrantearnratejustifybe worthy of
    対義語not deservebe unworthy oflacknot merit
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    imagination(noun)

    /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/

    想像力, 空想

    the ability to create pictures in your mind; the part of your mind that does this

    Use your imagination to picture what life might be like on other planets.

    想像力を働かせて、他の惑星での暮らしがどんなものか思い描いてみよう。

    類義語creativityfantasyvisioningenuityinventionoriginality
    対義語realityfactactualitytruthverifiability
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    instance(noun)

    /ˈɪnstəns/

    事例

    a particular example or case of something

    The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.

    報告書は、いくつかの不正事例を強調している。

    In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.

    類義語examplecaseoccurrenceoccasionillustrationsituationexample
    対義語generalizationrulenormprinciple
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    dismiss(verb)

    /dɪsˈmɪs/

    却下 (kyakka)

    to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about

    I think we can safely dismiss their objections.

    彼らの反対意見は無視しても大丈夫だと思います。

    He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless.

    類義語rejectdisregardignorebrush asidediscountoverrulerepudiate
    対義語acceptconsiderheedacknowledgeentertainapproveembrace
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    oppose(verb)

    /əˈpəʊz/

    反対する (hantai suru)

    to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding

    This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.

    この党は死刑の再導入に強く反対するだろう。

    I would oppose changing the law.

    類義語resistobjectfightcounterdisagreechallenge
    対義語supportagreeapproveendorseadvocatepromote
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    insight(noun)

    /ˈɪnsaɪt/

    洞察力 (dousatsuryoku)

    an understanding of what something is like

    The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.

    その本はメキシコでの生活についての魅力的な洞察を与えてくれます。

    類義語understandingperceptionawarenessdiscernmentintuitioncomprehensionwisdom
    対義語ignorancenaivetyobliviousnessmisunderstanding
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    notion(noun)

    /ˈnəʊʃn/

    考え

    an idea, a belief or an understanding of something

    Your head is full of silly notions.

    あなたの頭の中はばかげた考えでいっぱいです。

    類義語ideaconceptbeliefthoughtopinionimpressionperception
    対義語factrealityknowledgecertaintytruth
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    expectation(noun)

    /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

    期待

    a belief that something will happen because it is likely

    I have high expectations for you.

    私はあなたに大きな期待を寄せています。

    類義語anticipationprospecthopebeliefassumption
    対義語doubtsurprisedisappointmentreality
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    faith(noun)

    /feɪθ/

    信頼, 信念, 確信

    trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised

    She has faith that things will get better.

    彼女は物事がきっとよくなると信じている。

    類義語belieftrustconfidencerelianceconviction
    対義語disbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrust
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    objective(adjective)

    /əbˈdʒektɪv/

    客観的な

    not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts

    It is hard to give an objective opinion about your own work.

    自分の仕事について客観的な意見を述べるのは難しい。