B2 adjective ニュートラル

broken

/ˈbroʊ.kən/

Describes something that has been damaged into parts, is no longer functioning correctly, or has failed to fulfill a promise or systemic purpose. In academic contexts, it often refers to fragmented data, failed social structures, or interrupted processes.

例文

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1

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

2

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

3

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

語族

名詞
break
Verb
break
副詞
brokenly
形容詞
broken
関連
breakage
💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.

クイックテスト

The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.

正解!

正解は: broken

例文

1

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

everyday

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

2

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

formal

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

3

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

informal

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

4

Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.

academic

Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.

5

Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.

business

Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.

語族

名詞
break
Verb
break
副詞
brokenly
形容詞
broken
関連
breakage

よく使う組み合わせ

broken system broken system
broken promise broken promise
broken home broken home
broken English broken English
broken link broken link

よく使うフレーズ

broken record

someone who repeats the same thing over and over

broken heart

great sadness, especially after a romantic breakup

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

do not try to improve something that is already working well

よく混同される語

broken vs broke

'Broke' is the past tense of the verb 'break' or an adjective meaning 'having no money', while 'broken' is the past participle used as an adjective for damage.

📝

使い方のコツ

While 'broken' usually refers to physical damage, in academic and professional English, it frequently describes abstract failures like 'broken logic' or 'broken bureaucracy'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'The glass is broke' instead of 'The glass is broken'; 'broke' as an adjective only refers to financial status.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.

📖

語源

From the Old English 'brocen', the past participle of 'brecan' (to break), originating from Proto-Germanic roots.

文法パターン

used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'a broken mirror') used as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'the mirror is broken') past participle form used in passive voice constructions
🌍

文化的な背景

The 'Broken Windows Theory' is a significant concept in Western urban sociology and policing strategies.

クイックテスト

The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.

正解!

正解は: broken

関連単語

multicentcide

C1

To systematically destroy or neutralize multiple core centers of operation, power, or biological activity within a single system. This term is often used in specialized strategic or scientific contexts to describe a targeted attack on all vital hubs simultaneously to ensure total system collapse.

enspecty

C1

To examine a subject, document, or object with extreme precision and exhaustive detail, often to ensure it meets rigorous quality standards. It implies a more intrusive and systematic level of investigation than a standard inspection, typically performed by a specialist or auditor.

multiaudate

C1

To simultaneously monitor, listen to, or process multiple streams of audio information or diverse vocal perspectives. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe the high-level cognitive act of filtering and analyzing concurrent auditory inputs.

homohydrward

C1

Describing a biological or chemical movement or tendency toward maintaining internal fluid consistency or moving toward a moisture source with identical properties. It refers to a directional state where the primary driver is the achievement of uniform hydration equilibrium.

antilaterary

C1

A noun referring to a position, point, or entity located on the exact opposite side of a central axis, midline, or reference point. It is used in specialized logic and spatial reasoning contexts to describe counter-positioning or mirror-image placement.

mishospcy

C1

Describes a quality of being ungracious or providing poor hospitality, specifically characterized by a lack of genuine warmth or a failed attempt at being welcoming. It is used to label environments or behaviors that feel cold, awkward, or subtly hostile despite an expectation of care.

ungeoary

C1

Describes something that lacks geographical characteristics or is independent of physical location and spatial terrain. It is often used in abstract or digital contexts where physical boundaries and coordinates are irrelevant.

dearchism

C1

A structural or philosophical approach characterized by the rejection of hierarchy, centralized authority, or a singular dominant 'arch' (rule). It advocates for decentralized, horizontal organization where power and focus are distributed evenly across a system.

coclauddom

C1

The state or condition of being collectively shut away or secluded in a shared environment. It refers to a group or community that exists within a self-contained, closed space, often by choice or social necessity.

synprivward

C1

A synprivward is a specialized protocol or linguistic barrier used to safeguard sensitive information during collaborative data exchanges. It acts as a protective layer that synchronizes privacy standards across different entities to prevent unauthorized access while maintaining group workflow.

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