analogy
An analogy is a cognitive process of transferring information or meaning from a particular subject to another, or a linguistic expression corresponding to such a process. It is primarily used to explain a complex idea by comparing it to something more familiar to the audience.
例文
3 / 5The teacher used the analogy of a plumbing system to explain how electricity flows through a circuit.
The instructor compared electric current to water in pipes to make it easier to understand.
In his closing argument, the prosecutor drew a compelling analogy between the defendant's actions and a calculated chess move.
The lawyer equated the person's behavior to a strategic game of chess to prove intent.
It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack—that's the best analogy I've got for this search.
This comparison illustrates how difficult the task is using a common idiom.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is an 'analogy' for the passing of time—the hands represent time through spatial movement.
クイックテスト
The scientist drew a(n) ________ between the human nervous system and a complex fiber-optic network.
正解！
正解は： analogy
例文
The teacher used the analogy of a plumbing system to explain how electricity flows through a circuit.
everydayThe instructor compared electric current to water in pipes to make it easier to understand.
In his closing argument, the prosecutor drew a compelling analogy between the defendant's actions and a calculated chess move.
formalThe lawyer equated the person's behavior to a strategic game of chess to prove intent.
It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack—that's the best analogy I've got for this search.
informalThis comparison illustrates how difficult the task is using a common idiom.
Reasoning by analogy is a fundamental tool in the development of scientific hypotheses and theoretical frameworks.
academicUsing comparisons is a basic method for creating scientific theories and ideas.
We can see a clear analogy between our company's current restructuring and the pivot made by Netflix in 2011.
businessThere is a direct comparison between our business changes and those made by another successful company.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
reasoning by analogy
a method of reaching a conclusion based on similarities between items
flawed analogy
a comparison that fails because the subjects are too different
use an analogy
to employ a comparative story or concept to explain a point
よく混同される語
A metaphor is a figure of speech where one thing is said to be another; an analogy is a logical argument or detailed explanation showing how two things are alike.
A simile is a brief comparison using 'like' or 'as'; an analogy is often more extended and focuses on the underlying logic of the similarity.
使い方のコツ
Analogy is a versatile term used in literature, logic, and science. At a C2 level, focus on its role in argumentative logic (inductive reasoning) rather than just as a simple literary device.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'analogy to' when 'analogy between' or 'analogy with' might be more appropriate depending on the sentence structure.
覚え方のコツ
Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is an 'analogy' for the passing of time—the hands represent time through spatial movement.
語源
Derived from the Greek 'analogia', meaning 'proportion' or 'due ratio', from 'ana-' (upon/according to) + 'logos' (ratio/reason).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In Western philosophy and legal systems, 'argument by analogy' is a specific and formal method of persuasion used to apply existing rules to new, similar situations.
クイックテスト
The scientist drew a(n) ________ between the human nervous system and a complex fiber-optic network.
正解！
正解は： analogy
関連フレーズ
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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