A2 adjective ニュートラル #598 よく出る

conform

/kənˈfɔːrm/

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

例文

3 / 5
1

He likes to conform to the style of his friends so he feels included.

He likes to follow the style of his friends so he feels included.

2

The new building must conform to all local safety regulations.

The new building must follow all local safety rules.

3

You don't always have to conform to what everyone else is doing.

You do not always have to do what everyone else is doing.

語族

名詞
conformity
Verb
conform
副詞
conformably
形容詞
conforming
関連
conformist
💡

覚え方のコツ

Con-form: Think of 'continuing the form'. You are keeping the same 'form' or shape as everyone else.

クイックテスト

The products must ___ to international safety standards.

正解!

正解は: conform

例文

1

He likes to conform to the style of his friends so he feels included.

everyday

He likes to follow the style of his friends so he feels included.

2

The new building must conform to all local safety regulations.

formal

The new building must follow all local safety rules.

3

You don't always have to conform to what everyone else is doing.

informal

You do not always have to do what everyone else is doing.

4

In this experiment, the results did not conform to the original theory.

academic

In this study, the results did not match the original idea.

5

All employees are expected to conform to the company's code of conduct.

business

All workers are expected to follow the company's rules of behavior.

語族

名詞
conformity
Verb
conform
副詞
conformably
形容詞
conforming
関連
conformist

よく使う組み合わせ

conform to rules to follow the rules
conform to standards to meet the required quality or level
pressure to conform feeling like you must act like others
refuse to conform to choose not to follow expectations
conform to expectations to do what people think you will do

よく使うフレーズ

conform to the norm

to do what is standard or average

failure to conform

not following the required rules

make something conform

to change something so it fits a rule

よく混同される語

conform vs confirm

Confirm means to check if something is true, while conform means to follow a rule or behavior.

📝

使い方のコツ

The verb conform is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is used when discussing laws, safety standards, or social behavior.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'conform with' or just 'conform rules'. Always remember to use 'conform to'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Con-form: Think of 'continuing the form'. You are keeping the same 'form' or shape as everyone else.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to shape' or 'to fashion after'.

文法パターン

subject + conform + to + noun often used with modal verbs like 'must' or 'should'

クイックテスト

The products must ___ to international safety standards.

正解!

正解は: conform

関連単語

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!

無料で言語学習を始めよう

無料で始める