英語

acceptance

gb/æksˈɛptəns/ us/æksˈɛptəns/
B1 英語
~ 2900
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 action
1

Agreement to take or approve

When you say yes to take something or agree with something.

用法パターン: [someone]'s acceptance of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'acceptance' with 'acceptability'. 'Acceptance' is about the act of agreeing, while 'acceptability' is about whether something is suitable or allowed.
類義語
approval (Focuses more on the positive judgment rather than simply agreeing to receive.) | consent (Implies formal or explicit permission, often in legal or official contexts.)
対義語
rejection (Refusal to take or approve something offered.) | refusal (The act of saying no to an offer or request.)
コロケーション
letter of acceptance |acceptance speech |acceptance letter |acceptance rate
テーマ
daily life |business |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her acceptance of the job offer made her very happy.
  • The company's acceptance of the proposal surprised everyone.
  • We are still waiting for the university's acceptance of his application.
学習者向け例文
  • I got an acceptance letter from the school.
  • His acceptance of the gift was polite.
  • We hope for the team's acceptance of our idea.
名詞 B2 state
2

Coming to terms with reality

When you stop fighting against something and agree it is true or will happen.

用法パターン: [someone]'s acceptance of [fact/situation]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this meaning with simply 'approval', but here it refers to internal emotional agreement, not permission.
類義語
resignation (Implies a passive giving up rather than active agreement.) | acknowledgment (Emphasizes recognizing a fact but not necessarily being at peace with it.)
対義語
denial (Refusal to accept reality or truth.)
コロケーション
acceptance of reality |acceptance of loss |emotional acceptance
テーマ
emotions |psychology |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Acceptance of her illness took a long time.
  • He found peace through acceptance of what had happened.
  • The community showed acceptance of the changes over time.
学習者向け例文
  • She found acceptance after many years.
  • I feel better after my acceptance of the truth.
  • He reached acceptance about his new life.
名詞 technical C1 action
3

Formal approval in business/technical context

Official agreement that work, goods, or services are good enough.

類義語
approval (General term; less formal than in technical acceptance contexts.)
対義語
rejection (Refusal to acknowledge that requirements have been met.)
コロケーション
final acceptance |acceptance testing |certificate of acceptance
テーマ
business |law |technology |work
例文
  • Final acceptance will occur after all tests are passed.
  • The contract specifies conditions for acceptance of the project.
  • Acceptance testing is required before payment is made.
学習者向け例文
  • The company gave final acceptance after the test.
  • We wait for acceptance before we send payment.
  • Acceptance happens when the work is good enough.
文法
辞書形
acceptance
IPA
GB/æksˈɛptəns/
US/æksˈɛptəns/
音節・強勢
ac - cept - ance (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cept)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: acceptance
  • Plural: acceptance, acceptances
関連語
Forms
acceptances noun
Core family
accept verb A2 acceptable adjective B1
Related words
acceptably adverb acceptability noun
Negative and opposite forms
unacceptable adjective B1 unacceptably adverb
表現

acceptance rate

1
/æksˈɛptəns ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase

Percentage of applicants accepted

The number of people accepted by a school or program compared to how many apply, shown as a percent.

例文
  • The university has a low acceptance rate.
  • Their acceptance rate dropped this year due to high competition.

acceptance speech

1
/æksˈɛptəns spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase

Speech given upon receiving award/honor

A short talk you give when you get a prize or honor.

例文
  • He thanked his family in his acceptance speech.
  • Her acceptance speech was full of emotion and gratitude.

letter of acceptance

1
/lˈɛtɚ əv æksˈɛptəns/
fixed phrase

Official written notice of acceptance

An official letter saying you have been chosen for a job, school, or program.

例文
  • She was thrilled to receive her letter of acceptance from the university.
  • The company sent him a letter of acceptance for the position.

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