A2 verb ニュートラル #389 よく出る

address

/əˈdres/

To speak or write to someone directly, or to deal with a specific problem or situation. It is commonly used when giving a speech, writing a destination on mail, or attempting to solve an issue.

例文

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1

I need to address the envelope before I go to the post office.

I need to write the destination on the envelope before I go to the post office.

2

The CEO will address the shareholders at the annual meeting.

The CEO will give a formal speech to the shareholders at the annual meeting.

3

You can just address me by my first name, Sarah.

You can just call me by my first name, Sarah.

語族

名詞
address
Verb
address
形容詞
addressed
関連
addressee
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覚え方のコツ

To 'address' a problem, you must 'add' your attention to the 'dress' (the outer appearance) of the situation to fix it.

クイックテスト

The manager decided to ____ the staff's concerns about the new schedule during the lunch break.

正解!

正解は: address

例文

1

I need to address the envelope before I go to the post office.

everyday

I need to write the destination on the envelope before I go to the post office.

2

The CEO will address the shareholders at the annual meeting.

formal

The CEO will give a formal speech to the shareholders at the annual meeting.

3

You can just address me by my first name, Sarah.

informal

You can just call me by my first name, Sarah.

4

This study aims to address the gap in current medical research.

academic

This study aims to deal with the missing information in current medical research.

5

We must address the customer's complaints by the end of the day.

business

We must deal with the customer's complaints by the end of the day.

語族

名詞
address
Verb
address
形容詞
addressed
関連
addressee

よく使う組み合わせ

address an issue to deal with a specific problem
address the crowd to speak to a large group of people
address concerns to respond to things people are worried about
address a letter to write a name and location on an envelope
address a challenge to try to solve a difficult situation

よく使うフレーズ

address the elephant in the room

to talk about an obvious problem that everyone is avoiding

public address system

a system of microphones and speakers used to talk to a large building

address a meeting

to give a speech to people at a meeting

よく混同される語

address vs direct

Direct usually means showing the way or controlling, while address is specifically about communication or starting to solve a problem.

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使い方のコツ

When used as a verb meaning to speak to someone, do not use 'to' after it. Say 'address the audience,' not 'address to the audience.'

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word by using only one 'd' or one 's'. Remember it has double 'd' and double 's'.

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覚え方のコツ

To 'address' a problem, you must 'add' your attention to the 'dress' (the outer appearance) of the situation to fix it.

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語源

From the Old French word 'adresser', which means to direct, guide, or put something straight.

文法パターン

Regular verb: address, addressed, addressed Transitive verb: requires a direct object (e.g., address a problem)
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking cultures, the way you address someone (using Mr., Ms., or a first name) signals the level of formality and respect in the relationship.

クイックテスト

The manager decided to ____ the staff's concerns about the new schedule during the lunch break.

正解!

正解は: address

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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