CE Week 2

Question 1

Buzz

Answer 1

A feeling of excitement or enthusiasm about something.

Example sentence: There was a buzz of excitement in the air as the new iPhone was released. Japanese translation:

話題 (わだい)

Question 2

Grapple

Answer 2

To struggle or fight with someone or something.

The two wrestlers grappled on the mat, trying to gain an advantage.

格闘する (かくとうする)

Question 3

Integrate

Answer 3

To combine or join two or more things together to form a whole.

The new software integrates all of your email, calendar, and contacts into one place.

統合する (とうごうする)

Question 4

Abruptly

Answer 4

Suddenly and without warning.

The power went out abruptly, leaving the whole city in darkness.

突然に (とつぜんに)

Question 5

Embrace

Answer 5

To accept or adopt something willingly or eagerly.

The company embraced the new technology and quickly became a leader in the field.

受け入れる (うけいれる)

Question 6

Emerging

Answer 6

Just beginning to be recognized or developed.

Artificial intelligence is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionize many industries.

台頭する (だいとうする)

Question 7

Capable

Answer 7

Having the ability or skill to do something.

The new software is capable of handling even the most complex tasks.

能力がある (のうりょくがある)

Question 8

Prone to

Answer 8

Having a tendency or inclination to do something.

People who are prone to anxiety often find it difficult to cope with stress.

～しがちである (～しがちである)

Question 9

Generative AI

Answer 9

A type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text, images, and music.

Generative AI is being used to create new forms of art and entertainment.

生成型AI (せいせいがたAI)

Question 10

Crossing the Rubicon

Answer 10

Taking a decisive step that cannot be easily reversed.

Once the company crossed the Rubicon and started selling its products online, there was no going back.

一線を越える (いっせんをこえる)

Question 11

Get ahead of the curve

Answer 11

To be more advanced or successful than others.

If you want to get ahead of the curve in your career, you need to be constantly learning and growing.

先を行く (さきゆく)

Question 12

Adopt

Answer 12

To take or accept something as one’s own.

The company adopted a new policy of hiring only local workers.

採用する (さいようする)

Question 13

Conservative

Answer 13

Tending to resist change or new ideas.

The conservative party is often seen as being opposed to progress.

保守的 (ほしゅてき)

Question 14

Laggard

Answer 14

Someone who falls behind others.

The company was a laggard in the adoption of new technology.

遅れてきた人 (おくれてきたひと)

Question 15

Bias

Answer 15

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.

Question 16

dilemma

Answer 16

a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

Question 17

Galapagos Syndrome

Answer 17

Definition: A phenomenon where a product, service, or technology becomes isolated or stagnant within a specific market or region, unable to adapt or compete with global standards or trends.

Example sentence: The local e-commerce platform suffered from Galapagos Syndrome as it failed to keep up with the evolving needs and preferences of international consumers, resulting in declining sales.

Japanese translation: ガラパゴス症候群 (garapagosu-shoukougun)