Eiken Grade Pre-2
verb (動詞)
deny
否定する、拒否する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
Eiken Pre2では、「事実ではないと否定する」や「要求や依頼を拒否する」といった意味で出題されます。動名詞（-ing形）を目的語にとる動詞としても重要です。
📝 Practical Examples
He tried to deny stealing the money.
彼はお金を盗んだことを否定しようとした。
Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "deny"
She _______ having seen him at the party.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: partyで彼を見たことを「否定する」という意味でdenyが適切です。denyは後ろに-ing形（動名詞）をとります。
English: To state that one did not see someone at a party is to deny it. 'Deny' is followed by a gerund.
English: To state that one did not see someone at a party is to deny it. 'Deny' is followed by a gerund.
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