bottleneck
Describes a specific stage or component in a process that limits the overall capacity or speed of the entire system. It refers to a narrowing or restriction that causes a backlog or delay in flow.
例文
3 / 5The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Visualize a real glass bottle: no matter how wide the base is, the liquid can only pour out as fast as the narrow 'neck' allows.
クイックテスト
The software update became a ____ factor, preventing the team from finishing the project on time.
正解！
正解は： bottleneck
例文
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
everydayThe narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
formalThe department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
informalOur old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
The bottleneck stage of the manufacturing process occurs during the quality control phase.
academicThe bottleneck stage of the manufacturing process occurs during the quality control phase.
We need to address the bottleneck resource to increase our monthly output.
businessWe need to address the bottleneck resource to increase our monthly output.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
break the bottleneck
to remove a restriction or delay
eliminate the bottleneck
to get rid of the point causing a slowdown
identify the bottleneck
to find the specific part of a process causing a delay
よく混同される語
A deadlock is a complete standstill where no progress is possible, while a bottleneck is just a slowing down of progress.
A shortage is a lack of something, whereas a bottleneck is a structural constraint in a process.
使い方のコツ
Though primarily a noun, 'bottleneck' is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe points, stages, or resources that cause delays. It is most common in business, engineering, and logistics contexts.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use it as a synonym for any general problem; however, it specifically implies a narrowing of flow where the input is greater than the output capacity.
覚え方のコツ
Visualize a real glass bottle: no matter how wide the base is, the liquid can only pour out as fast as the narrow 'neck' allows.
語源
Derived from the physical shape of a bottle's neck, which is the narrowest part and restricts the speed at which liquid can be poured.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Highly prevalent in Western corporate management styles, particularly in 'Lean' or 'Six Sigma' methodologies used to optimize production lines.
クイックテスト
The software update became a ____ factor, preventing the team from finishing the project on time.
正解！
正解は： bottleneck
関連語彙
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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