Level900
verb (動詞)
Capitulate
降伏する、屈服する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、交渉や競争の文脈で「相手に屈する」「要求を受け入れる」といった意味で使われることがあります。特にPart 7のビジネス文書などで見られます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
surrender
yield
succumb
📝 Business Examples
After long negotiations, the company was forced to capitulate to the union's demands.
長い交渉の後、その会社は労働組合の要求に屈せざるを得なかった。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Capitulate"
Despite initial resistance, the smaller firm had to _______ to the terms of the acquisition.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 状況的に「買収条件に屈する」が適切です。
English: Contextually, 'capitulate' (yield) is appropriate when facing acquisition terms after initial resistance.
English: Contextually, 'capitulate' (yield) is appropriate when facing acquisition terms after initial resistance.
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