Reject

To refuse to accept, consider, or believe something or someone., To dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty., To discard or throw away something because it is defective or unwanted., To deny or turn down a person or their advances, requests, or offers.

Reject - 意味

To refuse to accept, consider, or believe something or someone.

例: She rejected his proposal for a new project.

使用法: formalコンテクスト: academic or professional settings

注記: Commonly used in formal writing and discussions.

To dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.

例: The committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.

使用法: formalコンテクスト: meetings, evaluations, or decision-making processes

注記: Often used in official or structured environments.

To discard or throw away something because it is defective or unwanted.

例: The factory rejected a batch of faulty products.

使用法: formal/informalコンテクスト: manufacturing, quality control, or everyday situations

注記: Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

To deny or turn down a person or their advances, requests, or offers.

例: She rejected his invitation to go out for dinner.

使用法: informalコンテクスト: social interactions, relationships, or personal settings

注記: Often used in personal conversations or rejections of social invitations.

Rejectの同義語

decline

To politely refuse or turn down an offer or invitation.

例: She declined his invitation to the party.

注記: Decline is often used in more formal situations or when a polite refusal is required.

refuse

To say no to something or someone, typically due to disagreement or disapproval.

例: The company refused to accept the faulty products.

注記: Refuse can imply a more firm or definitive rejection compared to 'reject.'

dismiss

To reject or disregard something as unworthy of consideration.

例: The manager dismissed his proposal without further discussion.

注記: Dismiss often conveys a sense of disregarding or not taking something seriously.

Rejectの表現、よく使われるフレーズ

Turn down

To refuse or reject something, usually an offer or invitation.

例: She turned down his invitation to the party.

注記: It implies a more deliberate action than just rejecting.

Say no

To refuse or decline something by explicitly stating 'no'.

例: I had to say no to the job offer because it required too much travel.

注記: It is a straightforward way of rejecting something.

Give the thumbs down

To express disapproval or rejection of something.

例: The committee gave the thumbs down to the proposal.

注記: It conveys a negative judgment or decision.

Pass on

To decline or reject something that has been offered or suggested.

例: I decided to pass on the opportunity to study abroad.

注記: It suggests a decision not to take part or accept something.

Brush off

To dismiss or reject something with little consideration or attention.

例: He brushed off her apology and walked away.

注記: It implies a casual or indifferent rejection.

Shoot down

To reject or dismiss an idea or suggestion in a forceful or abrupt manner.

例: The boss shot down his proposal in the meeting.

注記: It often involves a strong and immediate rejection.

Give someone the cold shoulder

To deliberately ignore or snub someone as a way of rejecting them.

例: She gave him the cold shoulder after he rejected her offer.

注記: It involves a social rejection or avoidance.

Rejectの日常（スラング）表現

Give someone the boot

To reject or dismiss someone, usually due to their actions or behavior.

例: She gave him the boot after he cheated on her.

注記: This phrase has a more informal and direct tone compared to 'reject', implying a swift and definitive action.

Cut ties

To end a relationship or connection with someone, often due to a negative impact.

例: I had to cut ties with that toxic friend.

注記: While 'reject' can imply refusal or dismissal in general, 'cut ties' specifically denotes the severing of a relationship or association.

Give someone the pink slip

To dismiss or fire someone from a job, often indicating sudden termination.

例: The company gave him the pink slip after the merger.

注記: This slang term is more commonly associated with employment contexts, unlike 'reject', which has a broader application.

Kick to the curb

To reject or abandon someone, especially in a harsh or unceremonious manner.

例: She kicked him to the curb when she found out the truth.

注記: This phrase conveys a sense of abrupt and rough rejection, emphasizing the act of physically pushing someone away.

Give someone the heave-ho

To dismiss or expel someone, often forcefully or abruptly.

例: The team gave the coach the heave-ho after a string of losses.

注記: This slang term carries a stronger connotation of forceful expulsion compared to the more neutral 'reject'.

Cut off

To discontinue communication or association with someone, typically as a form of rejection.

例: I decided to cut him off for good after his betrayal.

注記: While 'reject' can refer to various forms of refusal, 'cut off' specifically implies a complete cessation of contact or relationship.

Boot out

To forcefully remove or expel someone from a place or group.

例: They booted him out of the club for causing a disturbance.

注記: This slang term emphasizes the act of physically ejecting someone, distinguishing it from the more general term 'reject'.

Reject - 例

The company rejected my job application.

She rejected his proposal for marriage.

The government rejected the opposition's demands.

Rejectの文法

Reject - 動詞 (Verb) / 動詞、原形 (Verb, base form)

見出し語: reject

活用

名詞、複数 (Noun, plural): rejects

名詞、単数または質量 (Noun, singular or mass): reject

動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense): rejected

動詞、動名詞または現在分詞 (Verb, gerund or present participle): rejecting

動詞、三人称単数現在形 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rejects

動詞、原形 (Verb, base form): reject

動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): reject

音節、区切り、アクセント

reject 2 音節を含む: re • ject

音声表記: ri-ˈjekt

re ject , ri ˈjekt (赤い音節が強調されています)

Reject - 重要性と使用頻度

単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。

reject: ~ 1500 (非常に一般的).

この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。

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