SAT試験の必須語彙 - 挑戦と闘い

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

耐える, 抵抗する

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

許容する, 我慢する

to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation

奮闘する, 戦う

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

取り組む, 対処する

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

遭遇する, 直面する

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

直面する, 対峙する

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

努力する, 争う

to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

取り組む, 格闘する

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

頼る, 訴える

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

辛抱する, 諦めずに続ける

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

努力する, 試みる

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

骨を折る, 一生懸命働く

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

貫き通す, 持続する

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

競う

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

耐える, 持ちこたえる

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

敗北を認める, 譲歩する

to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

圧倒する, 打ちまかす

to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

撤退する, 引き下がる

to surrender to a superior force or influence

屈服する, 降伏する

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

障害, 妨げ

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

バリケード, 障壁

anything that blocks or slows progress

障害, impediment

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

負担, 荷

a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure

綱渡り, 微妙な状況

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

逆境, 試練

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

災害, 不幸

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

欠点, デメリット

an unexpected and unlucky event

不運, 小さな事故

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

ジレンマ

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

妨害, 乱れ

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

難題, ジレンマ

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

混乱, 動乱

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

障壁, 障害

an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

断層線, 脆弱性の領域

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

緊張, ストレス

an effort involving significant physical or mental work

労働

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

偉業, 成果

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

弾力性のある, 耐久性のある

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

執拗な, 粘り強い

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

重くて扱いにくい, 厄介

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

耐え難い, 耐えられない