B2 verb ニュートラル

buddy

/ˈbʌdi/

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

例文

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1

The teacher decided to buddy the new student with a classmate who speaks the same language.

The instructor chose to pair the new learner with a peer who shares their native tongue.

2

The university's orientation program will buddy each freshman with a senior mentor.

The college's introduction plan will assign each first-year student to an older student guide.

3

Hey, if you're nervous about the gym, I can buddy up with you for the first few sessions.

If you are anxious about exercising, I can join you as a partner for the start of your routine.

語族

名詞
buddy
Verb
buddy
形容詞
buddy-buddy
関連
buddying
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Buddy System' in scuba diving—you never go alone; you must 'buddy' with another person to stay safe.

クイックテスト

To ensure no one gets lost during the field trip, we need to ____ up in pairs.

正解!

正解は: buddy

例文

1

The teacher decided to buddy the new student with a classmate who speaks the same language.

everyday

The instructor chose to pair the new learner with a peer who shares their native tongue.

2

The university's orientation program will buddy each freshman with a senior mentor.

formal

The college's introduction plan will assign each first-year student to an older student guide.

3

Hey, if you're nervous about the gym, I can buddy up with you for the first few sessions.

informal

If you are anxious about exercising, I can join you as a partner for the start of your routine.

4

Current pedagogical research suggests that buddying students of different skill levels can enhance peer-to-peer learning.

academic

Modern educational studies indicate that pairing students with diverse abilities improves collaborative learning.

5

During the onboarding process, we usually buddy new hires with a seasoned member of the department.

business

When hiring, we typically partner new staff with an experienced employee from the same team.

語族

名詞
buddy
Verb
buddy
形容詞
buddy-buddy
関連
buddying

よく使う組み合わせ

buddy up with to join someone to work together
buddy system a procedure where two people operate together for safety
buddy someone with to assign a partner to someone
peer buddying a system of support between equals
onboarding buddy a coworker who helps a new employee settle in

よく使うフレーズ

buddy up

to become partners for a specific task

best buddy

a closest friend

the buddy system

a safety practice used in swimming or scouting

よく混同される語

buddy vs body

Body refers to the physical structure of a person, whereas buddy refers to a friend or the act of pairing.

buddy vs baddy

Baddy is an informal term for a villain or a bad person.

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使い方のコツ

In professional contexts, the verb is often used as 'buddying' to describe an HR strategy. In casual speech, it is almost always used as the phrasal verb 'buddy up'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'buddy' only as a noun and forget that it can function as a verb for pairing people. Also, ensure not to confuse it with 'study' in pronunciation.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Buddy System' in scuba diving—you never go alone; you must 'buddy' with another person to stay safe.

📖

語源

Likely a 19th-century alteration of 'brother', possibly originating from child speech or coal mining slang.

文法パターン

Often used with the preposition 'up' (buddy up) Transitive use: buddy [someone] with [someone] Gerund form: buddying
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文化的な背景

The 'buddy system' is a common cultural practice in American schools and organizations to ensure safety and social integration.

クイックテスト

To ensure no one gets lost during the field trip, we need to ____ up in pairs.

正解!

正解は: buddy

関連単語

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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