B2 adjective ニュートラル

boundary

/ˈbaʊndri/

A boundary refers to a real or conceptual line that marks the limits or edges of something, such as a physical territory, a social interaction, or an academic field. As an adjective, it describes things that are situated on or define these borders and restrictions.

例文

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1

The property is separated by a boundary wall that has stood for over fifty years.

The property is separated by a dividing wall that has stood for over fifty years.

2

The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute over the coastal region.

The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing border disagreement over the coastal region.

3

I think you're having a boundary issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.

I think you're having a personal limit issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.

語族

名詞
boundary
Verb
bound
副詞
boundlessly
形容詞
boundless
関連
limitation
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'bound' (a leap or jump). A boundary is a line you are not allowed to 'bound' over without permission.

クイックテスト

The river acts as a natural ________ line between the two neighboring states.

正解!

正解は: boundary

例文

1

The property is separated by a boundary wall that has stood for over fifty years.

everyday

The property is separated by a dividing wall that has stood for over fifty years.

2

The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute over the coastal region.

formal

The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing border disagreement over the coastal region.

3

I think you're having a boundary issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.

informal

I think you're having a personal limit issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.

4

The experiment focuses on the boundary layer between the two different gas pressures.

academic

The experiment focuses on the interface layer between the two different gas pressures.

5

Clear boundary definitions in the partnership agreement will prevent future legal conflicts.

business

Clear limit definitions in the partnership agreement will prevent future legal conflicts.

語族

名詞
boundary
Verb
bound
副詞
boundlessly
形容詞
boundless
関連
limitation

よく使う組み合わせ

boundary line dividing line
personal boundaries individual limits
boundary marker border indicator
push the boundaries challenge the limits
boundary conditions limiting circumstances

よく使うフレーズ

cross the boundary

to go beyond a set limit or rule

blur the boundaries

to make the distinction between two things unclear

set healthy boundaries

to establish clear personal limits for well-being

よく混同される語

boundary vs border

Border usually refers specifically to the political line between countries, whereas boundary is more general and can be abstract.

boundary vs limit

A limit is often the maximum amount or capacity of something, while a boundary is the physical or conceptual edge.

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使い方のコツ

While commonly a noun, 'boundary' functions as an adjective in compound phrases to describe lines, markers, or specific conditions in physics and psychology.

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よくある間違い

Learners often omit the 'a' when spelling it, resulting in 'boundry', and sometimes use 'border' in psychological contexts where 'boundary' is the correct term.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'bound' (a leap or jump). A boundary is a line you are not allowed to 'bound' over without permission.

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語源

From Middle English 'bound' (a limit) combined with the suffix '-ary', originating from Old French 'bonde'.

文法パターン

Often used as an attributive noun acting as an adjective The plural form is 'boundaries'
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文化的な背景

In Western psychology, 'maintaining boundaries' is a significant cultural concept regarding mental health, privacy, and social ethics.

クイックテスト

The river acts as a natural ________ line between the two neighboring states.

正解!

正解は: boundary

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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