colleague
A colleague is a person with whom you work, typically in a professional or office-based environment. The term usually refers to someone of a similar status or rank within the same organization or profession.
例文
3 / 5I am going to grab a coffee with a colleague from the accounting department.
I am going to have a drink with someone I work with in the accounting area.
The CEO thanked her colleagues for their hard work during the merger.
The chief executive expressed gratitude to her professional associates for their efforts.
A few colleagues and I are heading to the pub after we finish this project.
Some work friends and I are going to a bar after finishing our task.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember that you and your 'COLleague' are in a 'LEAGUE' together at work.
クイックテスト
I received an email from a former _______ who used to work in our London office.
正解！
正解は： colleague
例文
I am going to grab a coffee with a colleague from the accounting department.
everydayI am going to have a drink with someone I work with in the accounting area.
The CEO thanked her colleagues for their hard work during the merger.
formalThe chief executive expressed gratitude to her professional associates for their efforts.
A few colleagues and I are heading to the pub after we finish this project.
informalSome work friends and I are going to a bar after finishing our task.
Dr. Miller and her colleagues conducted a three-year study on climate change.
academicDr. Miller and her fellow researchers carried out a long-term study.
We must ensure that all colleagues are informed about the new security protocols.
businessWe need to make sure every employee is aware of the new safety rules.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
work colleague
a standard way to specify someone you know through your job
professional colleague
someone in the same industry but not necessarily the same company
colleagues and friends
people who are both work associates and personal acquaintances
よく混同される語
使い方のコツ
The word 'colleague' is preferred in professional, academic, or office settings. It is rarely used for manual labor or retail jobs, where 'coworker' or 'teammate' is more common.
よくある間違い
The most common mistake is spelling the word like 'college' (a school) or forgetting the silent 'ue' at the end.
覚え方のコツ
Remember that you and your 'COLleague' are in a 'LEAGUE' together at work.
語源
From the Latin 'collega', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'legare' (to choose), meaning 'someone chosen to work together'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western corporate cultures, calling someone a 'colleague' implies a level of professional respect and equality.
クイックテスト
I received an email from a former _______ who used to work in our London office.
正解！
正解は： colleague
関連する文法
関連語彙
workの関連語
office
A1An office is a room, set of rooms, or a building where people work at desks and perform administrative tasks. It is typically the central location for a business or professional organization to conduct its daily operations.
salary
B1A fixed amount of money that an employee receives at regular intervals, such as monthly or annually, for professional or office work. It is usually agreed upon in a contract and does not change based on the specific number of hours worked each week.
burn the midnight oil
B2To work or study late into the night, typically to complete a specific task or meet a deadline. It implies a high level of effort or necessity during hours when most people are asleep.
meeting
A2A meeting is an event where a group of people come together to talk about specific topics or make important decisions. It can happen in person or online, and is common in work, school, and social life.
deadline
B1A deadline is a specific point in time or a date by which a particular task, project, or assignment must be finished. It is used to manage schedules and ensure that work is completed within a required timeframe.
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