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compare の意味
compare は「比較する」「比べる」という意味の動詞です。
compare の品詞
動詞として
変化形のスペルと例文 - 原形: compare - 現在形三人称単数: compares - She compares prices before buying anything.(彼女は何かを買う前に価格を比較する) - 過去形: compared - We compared the two proposals yesterday.(私たちは昨日その2つの提案を比較した) - 過去分詞: compared - The results have been compared with last year's data.(結果は昨年のデータと比較されている) - 現在分詞: comparing - He is comparing different universities.(彼は異なる大学を比較している)
名詞として(まれ)
複数形のスペルと例文 - 単数形: compare - 複数形: compares
可算名詞として 名詞としての使用は非常に限定的で、主に文語的表現で使われます。 - Beyond compare means without equal.(比類なきとは同等のものがないという意味)
compare の類語とその意味
contrast(対照する、対比する)
- The bright colors contrast with the dark background.(明るい色が暗い背景と対照をなしている)
examine(検討する、調べる)
- Let's examine the differences between these methods.(これらの方法の違いを検討しよう)
evaluate(評価する、査定する)
- We need to evaluate all the options carefully.(すべての選択肢を慎重に評価する必要がある)
match(照合する、比べ合わせる)
- Please match these samples with the original.(これらのサンプルを原本と照合してください)
weigh(比較検討する)
- We must weigh the pros and cons.(利点と欠点を比較検討しなければならない)
compare の反対語
- ignore(無視する)
- overlook(見過ごす)
- neglect(軽視する)
反対の意味を表すフレーズ: - dismiss without consideration(検討せずに却下する) - accept blindly(盲目的に受け入れる)
compare の語源
compare はラテン語の「comparare」に由来します。これは「com-」(一緒に)と「parare」(準備する、並べる)から構成されており、「一緒に並べる」という意味から「比較する」という現在の意味に発展しました。13世紀頃に古フランス語を経由して英語に取り入れられました。
compare の意味を英語で
Compare means to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things, people, or ideas in order to judge their relative qualities, characteristics, or values.
compare の利用頻度の高い例文
Compare these two smartphones and tell me which is better. (この2つのスマートフォンを比較して、どちらが良いか教えて)
You can't compare apples and oranges. (リンゴとオレンジは比較できない)
Compared to last year, our sales have increased significantly. (昨年と比較して、我々の売上は大幅に増加した)
Students often compare their grades with their classmates. (学生はしばしば自分の成績をクラスメートと比較する)
The teacher asked us to compare and contrast the two novels. (先生は私たちに2つの小説を比較対照するよう求めた)
compare を用いたイディオムやことわざ
compare notes(情報を交換する、意見を交換する)
- Let's compare notes after the meeting.(会議の後で情報交換しよう)
beyond compare(比類なき、無比の)
- Her beauty is beyond compare.(彼女の美しさは比類なきものだ)
compare apples to oranges(全く異なるものを比較する)
- Comparing a car to a bicycle is like comparing apples to oranges.(車と自転車を比較するのは全く異なるものを比較するようなものだ)
compare が用いられている名言
"Comparison is the thief of joy." - Theodore Roosevelt (比較は喜びを奪う泥棒である) 意味:他人と自分を比較することは幸福感を損なうという教え
compare の特定業界での使用
学術研究分野:研究結果や理論の比較分析 マーケティング業界:商品やサービスの競合比較 教育分野:学習者の進捗比較、教材の比較検討 IT業界:システム性能やソフトウェア機能の比較
中学・高校受験での compare
よく出題される用法: - compare A with B(AをBと比較する) - compare A to B(AをBにたとえる) - compared with/to(〜と比較して)
頻出フレーズ: - Nothing can compare with/to...(何も〜に匹敵しない)
compare についての面白い英語ストーリー
"Do you know what does 'compare' mean?" asked little Emma to her grandmother.
"Well, dear, it means to look at two things and see how they're the same or different," replied Grandma with a smile.
Emma nodded seriously and ran to the kitchen. She came back with two cookies - one chocolate chip and one oatmeal.
"Grandma, I want to compare these cookies," Emma announced importantly.
"That's wonderful! What do you notice?"
Emma studied them carefully. "Well, they're both round, they're both brown, and they're both cookies."
"Very good! Any differences?"
"Yes! This one has chocolate chips, and this one doesn't." Emma paused thoughtfully. "But Grandma, there's one more very important difference."
"What's that, sweetheart?"
Emma grinned and took a big bite of each cookie. "This one tastes good, and this one tastes good too! I think the best way to compare cookies is to eat them!"
Grandma laughed. Sometimes the most thorough research requires the most delicious methods.
compare が登場するわかりやすい文章
The Art of Making Decisions
Every day, we compare things without even thinking about it. When Sarah wakes up in the morning, she compares the weather outside with her outfit choices. Should she wear a sweater or a t-shirt? She looks at the clouds and compares today's sky with yesterday's sunshine.
At breakfast, Sarah compares different cereals in her cupboard. She compares their nutritional values, tastes, and how much time she has to eat. This daily habit of comparing helps her make better choices.
At school, Sarah's teacher often asks students to compare different historical events or compare characters in stories they read. "Compare the main character's behavior in chapter one with chapter ten," the teacher might say. This helps students understand how things change and develop.
When Sarah shops with her mother, they compare prices at different stores. They compare the quality of fruits and vegetables, looking for the freshest options. Her mother taught her that smart shopping means taking time to compare before buying.
Even in friendships, Sarah sometimes compares how different friends make her feel. She doesn't compare to judge who is better, but to understand what makes each friendship special and unique.
Comparing is like using a mental scale. It helps us weigh options, understand differences, and make informed decisions. Whether choosing what to eat, what to wear, or how to spend our time, the ability to compare serves as a valuable tool for navigating daily life successfully.
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