Level600
verb (動詞)
deny
否定する、拒否する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、要求や申し出を「拒否する」場合や、事実や主張を「否定する」文脈で頻出します。Part 7のEメールや記事で、承認が下りなかったり、主張が退けられたりする場面でよく使われます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
refuse
reject
contradict
dispute
📝 Business Examples
The company denied the employee's request for a salary increase.
その会社は従業員の昇給要求を拒否した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "deny"
The manager was quick to _______ any accusations of misconduct.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 文脈的に「不正行為の告発をすぐに否定した」が最も自然です。
English: To 'deny' accusations is the most suitable action in this context, meaning to state that they are not true.
English: To 'deny' accusations is the most suitable action in this context, meaning to state that they are not true.
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