C1 noun ニュートラル

award

/əˈwɔːrd/

A formal prize or mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement, often following a competitive process or official decision. It can also refer to a legal judgment involving a specific amount of money granted by a court.

例文

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1

She won an award for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

She won a prize for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

2

The committee is pleased to announce the award of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

The committee is pleased to announce the granting of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

3

I got a silly little award for being the 'most caffeinated' person in the office.

I received a small humorous prize for being the person who drinks the most coffee in the office.

語族

名詞
award
Verb
award
形容詞
award-winning
関連
awardee
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Award' as 'A Word' of public praise that comes with a trophy.

クイックテスト

The prestigious ______ for 'Best Original Screenplay' was presented by a famous director.

正解!

正解は: award

例文

1

She won an award for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

everyday

She won a prize for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

2

The committee is pleased to announce the award of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

formal

The committee is pleased to announce the granting of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

3

I got a silly little award for being the 'most caffeinated' person in the office.

informal

I received a small humorous prize for being the person who drinks the most coffee in the office.

4

The grant represents a significant research award intended to facilitate the study of quantum mechanics.

academic

The grant represents a significant financial research prize intended to help the study of quantum mechanics.

5

Our firm was thrilled to secure the contract award for the new city infrastructure project.

business

Our company was very happy to win the official contract decision for the new city infrastructure project.

語族

名詞
award
Verb
award
形容詞
award-winning
関連
awardee

よく使う組み合わせ

prestigious award a highly respected prize
receive an award to be given a prize
grant an award to formally give a prize or sum of money
award ceremony a formal event where prizes are given
damages award money ordered by a court to be paid as compensation

よく使うフレーズ

the award goes to...

the traditional phrase used to announce a winner

Academy Award

an Oscar; a prize given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

merit award

a prize given based on the quality of work

よく混同される語

award vs reward

An award is a formal prize for excellence, while a reward is usually a return for a specific helpful service or hard work.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'award' when referring to a formal decision made by a judge, committee, or panel. It is common in both the arts and legal/business contexts.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'reward' when they should use 'award' for formal prizes like the Nobel Prize or the Oscars.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Award' as 'A Word' of public praise that comes with a trophy.

📖

語源

From the Anglo-Norman word 'awarder', meaning to decide or judge after an examination.

文法パターン

countable noun often follows verbs like 'present', 'win', or 'accept' can be used as a modifier: 'award ceremony'
🌍

文化的な背景

In Western culture, awards ceremonies like the Oscars or the Grammys are major media events that signify the pinnacle of professional achievement.

クイックテスト

The prestigious ______ for 'Best Original Screenplay' was presented by a famous director.

正解!

正解は: award

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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