確信と疑い - Uncertainty

ここでは、「納得していない」、「不安定」、「評判の」など、不確実性に関連するいくつかの英単語を学びます。

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reputed

[形容詞]

generally perceived to exist or be the case despite being uncertain

評判の, 想定される

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reputedly

[副詞]

used to say that something is true according to what people say, although it is uncertain

噂によると, 言われている

Ex: She is reputedly the most skilled violinist in the orchestra .彼女は**評判によると**オーケストラで最も熟練したバイオリニストです。

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to shake

[動詞]

to make something, particularly a belief or idea, less certain

揺るがす, 動揺させる

Ex: The shocking revelation about the leader 's actions started to shake the loyalty of his followers .リーダーの行動に関する衝撃的な暴露は、彼の追随者の忠誠心を**揺るがし**始めた。

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shaky

[形容詞]

uncertain about the exact details of something

不確かな, ためらう

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should

[動詞]

used to indicate a degree of expectation regarding something that is likely to happen

べきです, べきだ

Ex: We should see improvements in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy .

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somehow

[副詞]

in a way or by some method that is not known or certain

どうにか, 何らかの方法で

Ex: Despite the obstacles , they somehow made it to the top of the mountain .障害にもかかわらず、彼らは**どうにかして**山の頂上にたどり着いた。

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someway

[副詞]

in some obscure manner or by some unspecified means that one does not know or understand thoroughly

何らかの方法で, どういうわけか

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supposedly

[副詞]

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

おそらく, 言われているところによると

Ex: He supposedly has insider information , but we should verify the facts before making any decisions .**おそらく**彼は内部情報を持っているが、決定を下す前に事実を確認すべきだ。

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tentative

[形容詞]

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

暫定的な, 仮の

Ex: The company made a tentative offer to the candidate , pending reference checks .会社は候補者に**暫定的な**オファーを出し、紹介状の確認を待っています。

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tentatively

[副詞]

in a way that is not certain or definite and might be changed later

暫定的に, 条件付きで

Ex: She tentatively started the project , unsure of its feasibility .彼女はそのプロジェクトを**暫定的に**始め、その実現可能性について不確かだった。

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the jury is (still) out

[文]

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

Ex: The jury is out on whether the proposed policy changes will lead to economic growth or further exacerbate income inequality.

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there is many a slip twixt cup and lip

[文]

used to imply that even when something seems certain or likely to happen, there are many opportunities for it to go wrong or for unexpected events to intervene before it is actually achieved

Ex: The team was on the verge of winning the championship , but as they saythere is many a slip twixt cup and lip, and they ultimately lost the game due to a last-minute mistake .

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there is no question of

[文]

used to convey that something cannot happen under any given circumstances

Ex: There is no question of the team's dedication; they have worked tirelessly on this project.

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uncertain

[形容詞]

not definitively known or decided

不確かな, 未決定の

Ex: The date of the event is uncertain due to potential scheduling conflicts .イベントの日付は、予定の衝突により**不確実**です。

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uncertainty

[名詞]

something about which one cannot be certain

不確実性, 疑い

Ex: The company 's future is filled with uncertainty after the sudden resignation of its CEO .CEOの突然の辞任後、会社の将来は**不確実性**に満ちています。

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unclear

[形容詞]

not exactly known or expressed, often leading to confusion or ambiguity

不明瞭, 不確か

Ex: His intentions were unclear, making it hard to trust his actions completely .彼の意図は**不明確**で、彼の行動を完全に信頼するのが難しかった。

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unconvinced

[形容詞]

having doubts about the validity or credibility of something

納得していない, 懐疑的な

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unlikely

[形容詞]

having a low chance of happening or being true

ありそうもない, 可能性が低い

Ex: It 's unlikely that they will finish the project on time given the current progress .現在の進捗状況を考えると、彼らがプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するのは** unlikely **です。

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unsure

[形容詞]

having doubts about or no confidence in someone or something

不確かな, ためらっている

Ex: She looked unsure when asked to give a speech .スピーチを頼まれた時、彼女は**自信なさそう**に見えた。

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to weaken

[動詞]

to become less resolved or determined

弱くなる, 挫ける

Ex: Despite his initial determination to finish the marathon , his resolve weakened as fatigue set in .マラソンを完走するという当初の決意にもかかわらず、疲労がたまるにつれて彼の**決意**は弱まった。

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would

[動詞]

used to express an opinion about which one is not certain

でしょう, かもしれない

Ex: He would hope that his hard work will pay off in the end .

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you can never tell

[文]

used to say that one can never be sure of something