C1 noun 文語

bounty

/ˈbaʊn.ti/

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

例文

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1

The children were amazed by the bounty of sweets they collected on Halloween.

The children were amazed by the abundance of sweets they collected on Halloween.

2

The government has offered a significant bounty for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

The government has offered a significant reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

3

There is a bounty of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

There is a large amount of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

語族

名詞
bounty
副詞
bountifully
形容詞
bountiful
関連
bounteousness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'bountiful' basket of fruit; the word 'bounty' comes from 'bonus' (good), representing the 'goodies' nature or a person provides.

クイックテスト

The village celebrated the ______ of the harvest with a grand feast for all residents.

正解!

正解は: b

例文

1

The children were amazed by the bounty of sweets they collected on Halloween.

everyday

The children were amazed by the abundance of sweets they collected on Halloween.

2

The government has offered a significant bounty for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

formal

The government has offered a significant reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

3

There is a bounty of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

informal

There is a large amount of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

4

Historians note that the civilization flourished due to the seasonal bounty of the Nile River.

academic

Historians note that the civilization flourished due to the seasonal abundance of the Nile River.

5

Our company offers a referral bounty to any employee who helps us hire a senior developer.

business

Our company offers a referral reward to any employee who helps us hire a senior developer.

語族

名詞
bounty
副詞
bountifully
形容詞
bountiful
関連
bounteousness

よく使う組み合わせ

nature's bounty the natural abundance of the earth
place a bounty on to offer a reward for the capture of someone
a bounty of a large quantity of
collect a bounty to receive a reward for completing a task
bug bounty a reward for finding a vulnerability in software

よく使うフレーズ

bounty hunter

a person who tracks and captures outlaws for a reward

bountiful harvest

a very productive and large crop

a bounty of opportunities

many chances to succeed

よく混同される語

bounty vs bonus

A bonus is extra pay for performance, while a bounty is a reward for a specific deed (like capture) or a natural abundance.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'bounty' primarily in two ways: to describe a reward for a specific task (like finding a bug or a fugitive) or to describe a generous abundance, often in a literary or poetic sense.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Do not confuse it with 'boundary' (a limit). Also, avoid using it for a simple salary increase; it implies a one-time reward or a natural gift.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'bountiful' basket of fruit; the word 'bounty' comes from 'bonus' (good), representing the 'goodies' nature or a person provides.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French 'bonté' (goodness), which comes from the Latin 'bonitas'.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: bounties) Commonly used with the preposition 'on' when referring to rewards (a bounty on his head)
🌍

文化的な背景

The term is iconic in American Western culture via 'bounty hunters' who were private citizens capturing fugitives for money.

クイックテスト

The village celebrated the ______ of the harvest with a grand feast for all residents.

正解!

正解は: b

関連単語

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

design

C1

A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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