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B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)

B2 · 思考と意見 (3)

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    resolve(verb)

    /rɪˈzɑːlv/

    解決する, 対処する

    to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement

    The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.

    担当のアカウントマネージャーは、電話一本で請求の問題を解決した。

    Most complaints are resolved within two working days.

    類義語decidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaim
    対義語hesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive up
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    reputation(noun)

    /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

    評判 (hyouban)

    the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past

    The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had

    会社は、自社製品の評判が最も重要な資産であることを知っていました。

    Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer

    類義語namestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncredit
    対義語disreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandal
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    select(verb)

    /sɪˈlekt/

    選ぶ, 選択する, 選抜する

    to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system

    The committee selected three speakers for the conference.

    委員会は会議の講演者として3人を選んだ。

    類義語choseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpicked
    対義語commonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusive
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    proof(noun)

    /pruːf/

    証拠, 証明

    information, documents, etc. that show that something is true

    The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.

    科学者たちは、その新薬が効果的であるという証拠を見つけられなかった。

    類義語verifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirm
    対義語disproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradict
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    perspective(noun)

    /pərˈspektɪv/

    視点 (shiten)

    a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something

    The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found

    予算声明は、経営者が事業運営にかかるコストがどこにあるのかについて、ある程度の視点を与えるでしょう。

    Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business

    類義語viewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsight
    対義語nearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortion
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    realistic(adjective)

    /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

    現実的

    accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation

    Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction

    ステファノは、正確な会計処理によって、ビジネスの財務状況について現実的なアイデアが得られることを発見しました。

    Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements

    類義語practicalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievable
    対義語unrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfanciful
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    priority(noun)

    /praɪˈɔːrəti/

    優先順位

    something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first

    Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda

    残りの問題は優先順位が高くなかったので、グループはそれらを来週の議題に移すことにしました。

    The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities

    類義語importanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificance
    対義語unimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthought
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    rely(verb)

    /rɪˈlaɪ/

    頼る (tayoru)

    to need or depend on someone or something

    I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant

    レストランを選ぶとき、私は滅多に新聞のレストランのレビューに頼りません。 (Resutoran o erabu toki, watashi wa metta ni shinbun no resutoran no rebyū ni tayorimasen.)

    I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives

    類義語dependcount onbank ontrustlean on
    対義語distrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignore
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    settle(verb)

    /ˈsetl/

    解決する, 決着をつける

    to put an end to an argument or a disagreement

    After hours of discussion, they finally settled the argument.

    何時間もの議論の末、彼らはついにその論争に決着をつけた。

    類義語payresolveconcludedeterminedecidearrangereconcile
    対義語disputearguedelayunsettle
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    prospect(noun)

    /ˈprɑːspekt/

    見込み (mikomi)

    the possibility that something will happen

    There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.

    彼の借金が返済される見込みは十分にある。

    A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).

    類義語possibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipation
    対義語impossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespair
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    scheme(noun)

    /skiːm/

    計画, 制度, 事業

    a plan or system for doing or organizing something

    The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.

    政府は家庭の省エネを支援する新しい制度を開始した。

    類義語planprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangement
    対義語improvisationchanceaccidentrandomness
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    regard(verb)

    /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

    〜とみなす, 〜と考える

    to think about somebody/something in a particular way

    Many people regard him as the best player in the team.

    多くの人が彼をチームで最高の選手だとみなしている。

    類義語attentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcern
    対義語disregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignore
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    proposal(noun)

    /prəˈpəʊzl/

    提案書, 企画提案

    a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price

    We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.

    当社は顧客に、3つの料金プランを盛り込んだ詳細な提案書を送りました。

    The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.

    類義語suggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotion
    対義語rejectiondenialrefusalopposition
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    recall(verb)

    /rɪˈkɔːl/

    思い出す

    to remember something

    She could not recall his name.

    彼女は彼の名前を思い出せなかった。

    ‘It was on a Thursday in March,’ he recalled.

    類義語rememberrecollectreminiscecall to mindthink back
    対義語forgetdisrememberobliviate
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    principle(noun)

    /ˈprɪnsəpl/

    主義 (shugi)

    a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions

    He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.

    彼は主義として軍需産業には投資しない。

    I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.

    類義語beliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrineprecept
    対義語expediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromise
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    selection(noun)

    /sɪˈlekʃn/

    選抜, 選考, 選定

    the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system

    The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.

    新しいチームリーダーの選考は来週行われます。

    類義語choiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrange
    対義語rejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusion
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    opposed(adjective)

    /əˈpəʊzd/

    反対

    disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it

    She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.

    彼女は海外移住の考えに激しく反対し続けた。

    They are totally opposed to abortion.

    類義語againsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontrary
    対義語favorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
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    outcome(noun)

    /ˈaʊtkʌm/

    結果

    the result or effect of an action or event

    The outcome of the election was surprising.

    選挙の結果は驚くべきものでした。

    類義語resultconsequenceeffectconclusionaftermath
    対義語causeoriginsourcebeginning