本 Insight - 中上級 - ユニット9 - 9A

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

現れる, 出現する

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

技術, テクノロジー

a business or company that has just begun operation

スタートアップ, 新興企業

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

技術学校, 専門学校

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

受話器, ハンドセット

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

コード, ケーブル

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

テンキー, キーパッド

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

ヘッドセット, ヘッドフォン

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

イヤフォン, ワイヤレスイヤフォン

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

かさばる, 大きな

having the latest and most advanced features or design

最先端の, 革新的な

efficient and functional

便利な, 機能的な

costing a lot of money

高価な, 値段が高い

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

滑らかな, 光沢のある

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

法外な, exorbitant

moderate in amount or quality

妥当な

easily damaged or broken

壊れやすい

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

弾力性のある, 復元力のある

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

重くて扱いにくい, 厄介

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

優雅な, エレガントな

simple in design, without a specific pattern

シンプルな, 無地の

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

革新的な, 創造的な

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

無駄な, 役に立たない

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

便利な, 都合の良い

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

時代遅れの, 陳腐化した

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

耐久性のある, 丈夫な

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

初期採用者, パイオニア