B2 verb ニュートラル

bullet

/ˈbʊl.ɪt/

To organize information into a list by marking each item with a small symbol, such as a dot or a square. This technique is used to enhance readability and highlight key points in documents, presentations, or notes.

例文

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1

I usually bullet my grocery list so I don't miss anything while shopping.

I usually bullet my grocery list so I don't miss anything while shopping.

2

The presenter chose to bullet the main arguments to ensure the audience could follow the logic easily.

The presenter chose to bullet the main arguments to ensure the audience could follow the logic easily.

3

Just bullet those notes for me and send them over when you're done.

Just bullet those notes for me and send them over when you're done.

語族

名詞
bullet
Verb
bullet
形容詞
bulleted
関連
bullet point
💡

覚え方のコツ

Imagine small 'bullets' from a gun hitting the paper to mark each important point so they stand out.

クイックテスト

To make the presentation more readable, you should ________ the key takeaways instead of writing long paragraphs.

正解!

正解は: bullet

例文

1

I usually bullet my grocery list so I don't miss anything while shopping.

everyday

I usually bullet my grocery list so I don't miss anything while shopping.

2

The presenter chose to bullet the main arguments to ensure the audience could follow the logic easily.

formal

The presenter chose to bullet the main arguments to ensure the audience could follow the logic easily.

3

Just bullet those notes for me and send them over when you're done.

informal

Just bullet those notes for me and send them over when you're done.

4

In technical reports, it is often necessary to bullet the experimental variables for clarity.

academic

In technical reports, it is often necessary to bullet the experimental variables for clarity.

5

Please bullet the action items in the meeting minutes to ensure everyone knows their responsibilities.

business

Please bullet the action items in the meeting minutes to ensure everyone knows their responsibilities.

語族

名詞
bullet
Verb
bullet
形容詞
bulleted
関連
bullet point

よく使う組み合わせ

bullet a list bullet a list
bullet the points bullet the points
bulleted format bulleted format
clearly bulleted clearly bulleted
bulleted information bulleted information

よく使うフレーズ

bulleted list

bulleted list

bulleted items

bulleted items

to bullet through

to bullet through (to move very fast, though less common as a formatting term)

よく混同される語

bullet vs bullet (noun)

The noun usually refers to a projectile for a gun, whereas the verb in this context refers to document formatting.

📝

使い方のコツ

When using this verb, it almost always refers to the act of creating a list for visual clarity. It is very common in professional environments like office work and software documentation.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'bullet' for any kind of list, but it specifically implies the use of symbols (bullets) rather than numbers.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Imagine small 'bullets' from a gun hitting the paper to mark each important point so they stand out.

📖

語源

From the French 'boulette' meaning 'small ball', which originally referred to ammunition before being applied to typographical symbols.

文法パターン

Regular verb: bullet, bulleted, bulleted, bulleting Often used in the passive voice: 'The items were bulleted for clarity.'
🌍

文化的な背景

In modern corporate culture, 'death by PowerPoint' refers to the overuse of bulleted lists in presentations, leading to audience boredom.

クイックテスト

To make the presentation more readable, you should ________ the key takeaways instead of writing long paragraphs.

正解!

正解は: bullet

関連フレーズ

関連単語

ozone

B2

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layer

B2

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around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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