TOEFL語彙

an increase in the size, amount, or extent of something over time

成長；増加；拡大

causing damage or an unwanted negative effect

有害な；損害や望ましくない影響をもたらす

for the reason just given; used to introduce a consequence or conclusion

それゆえ；そのため

to draw attention to an important feature, fact, or issue

際立たせる；重要な点に注意を向ける

to wait for a short time before continuing or receiving an answer

少し待つ；待ってください

used to introduce a fact or idea that contrasts with or limits the previous statement

しかし；とはいえ

used at the start of a message to state what the writer wants to ask, explain, or arrange

〜のためにご連絡しています

a polite opening that introduces an indirect question or request without demanding an immediate answer

～かお尋ねしたいのですが；間接的な質問や依頼を丁寧に切り出す表現

used to politely ask someone to do something that would be helpful

〜していただけると幸いです

used to introduce a position that the speaker or writer intends to support with reasons

私は〜と主張したい；〜と考える

exactly the same in the relevant details

同一の；関係する細部が完全に一致する

to recognize what someone or something is and name or specify it

識別する；特定する；見いだす

used to suggest that any difference or effect is in a particular direction, often opposite to what was expected

どちらかといえば；変化があるとすればむしろ

if it is needed in the circumstances

必要なら；必要に応じて

used to make a request or plan conditional on whether it can reasonably be carried out

できれば；実行可能であれば

to make an idea easier to understand by giving an example or visual explanation

例で説明する；図解する

An example that helps explain an idea, not primarily a picture.

例証；考えを説明する助けとなる具体例

A substantial effect on a person, process, or situation.

大きな影響；人、過程、状況に及ぼす相当の作用

to put a plan, decision, or system into practical use

実施する；実行に移す；実用化する

A possible effect or consequence of a situation, decision, or finding that needs to be considered.

考えられる影響；状況・決定・発見から生じうる、検討すべき結果

suggested or understood without being stated directly

暗黙の；直接述べられてはいないが読み取れる

to communicate an idea without stating it directly

ほのめかす；直接述べずに意味を伝える

The degree to which something matters.

重要性；注目に値する、または影響を持つ程度

to become better or to make something better

改善する；良くなる；良くする

A change that makes something better.

改善；物事をより良くする変化

in a way that follows or agrees with a stated rule, instruction, or arrangement

～に従って；規則、指示、取り決めに沿って

used to introduce another point that is added to what has already been said

さらに；加えて；前述の内容にもう一点を加える表現

used to add another person, thing, or activity to one already mentioned

～に加えて；すでに述べた人、物、活動に別のものを加える表現

before an event happens or before something is needed

前もって；事前に