aftermath
The consequences or aftereffects of a significant, often unpleasant or traumatic event. It specifically refers to the period of time immediately following such an occurrence when the results are most visible.
例文
3 / 5We had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
We had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
The government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
The government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
The aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
The aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word as 'after-math'. After a big event, you have to 'do the math' to figure out the total damage or results.
クイックテスト
The city struggled to rebuild its infrastructure in the ___ of the devastating hurricane.
正解！
正解は： aftermath
例文
We had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
everydayWe had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
The government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
formalThe government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
The aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
informalThe aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
Sociologists studied the long-term aftermath of the industrial revolution on rural families.
academicSociologists studied the long-term aftermath of the industrial revolution on rural families.
In the aftermath of the merger, several departments were restructured to improve efficiency.
businessIn the aftermath of the merger, several departments were restructured to improve efficiency.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
in the wake of
following as a result of
picking up the pieces
trying to return to a normal state after a disaster
when the dust settles
when the situation becomes clear after a period of confusion
よく混同される語
Afterwards is an adverb meaning 'at a later time', while aftermath is a noun referring to the period of consequences following an event.
使い方のコツ
While it can be used for any event, it is most commonly applied to negative situations like wars, natural disasters, or accidents. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'.
よくある間違い
Learners often try to use it as an adverb (e.g., 'Aftermath we went home'). Always use it as a noun, usually in the phrase 'in the aftermath of...'
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word as 'after-math'. After a big event, you have to 'do the math' to figure out the total damage or results.
語源
Originally an agricultural term from 'after' + 'math' (an Old English word for mowing), referring to a second crop of grass grown in the same season after the first harvest.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Frequently used in news headlines and political discourse to discuss the long-term impact of policy changes or disasters.
クイックテスト
The city struggled to rebuild its infrastructure in the ___ of the devastating hurricane.
正解！
正解は： aftermath
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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