B2 verb ニュートラル

challenge

/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/

To question the validity, truth, or authority of something, or to invite someone to take part in a competition or a demanding task. It often involves testing someone's abilities or demanding proof for a statement.

例文

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1

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

2

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

3

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

語族

名詞
challenge
Verb
challenge
副詞
challengingly
形容詞
challenging
関連
challenger
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Challenger' jet or athlete—they are always pushing limits and testing what is possible.

クイックテスト

The young scientist decided to _______ the findings of the 20-year-old study.

正解!

正解は: challenge

例文

1

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

everyday

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

2

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

formal

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

3

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

informal

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

4

New evidence has emerged to challenge the existing scientific consensus on climate patterns.

academic

New evidence has emerged to challenge the existing scientific consensus on climate patterns.

5

The CEO encouraged the team to challenge the status quo to find more efficient solutions.

business

The CEO encouraged the team to challenge the status quo to find more efficient solutions.

語族

名詞
challenge
Verb
challenge
副詞
challengingly
形容詞
challenging
関連
challenger

よく使う組み合わせ

challenge an assumption to question something taken for granted
challenge authority to question or defy those in power
challenge the status quo to question the current state of affairs
challenge a decision to formally disagree with a ruling
legally challenge to dispute something using the law

よく使うフレーズ

rise to the challenge

to show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully

accept the challenge

to agree to do something difficult or competitive

formidable challenge

a very difficult task or opponent

よく混同される語

challenge vs oppose

To oppose is to actively work against something, while to challenge is to question its validity or invite a test of skill.

📝

使い方のコツ

When used as a verb, it is often followed by a direct object (the thing or person being questioned). In academic writing, it is a key 'reporting verb' used to show disagreement with previous research.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'challenge' with 'to' when questioning an idea (e.g., 'challenge to the theory'), but as a verb, it usually takes a direct object: 'challenge the theory'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Challenger' jet or athlete—they are always pushing limits and testing what is possible.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French 'chalenge', which originally referred to a 'false accusation' or 'calumny'.

文法パターン

challenge + [object] challenge + [object] + to + [infinitive] passive: be challenged by
🌍

文化的な背景

In Western academic and legal traditions, challenging established ideas is seen as a vital part of critical thinking and progress.

クイックテスト

The young scientist decided to _______ the findings of the 20-year-old study.

正解!

正解は: challenge

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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