C1 noun ニュートラル

creation

/kriˈeɪʃən/

The act or process of bringing something new into existence, whether it is a physical object, a system, or an abstract idea. It can also refer to the finished product of a creative effort, especially in the context of art, literature, or scientific innovation.

例文

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1

Her latest artistic creation is currently on display at the city gallery.

The new piece of art she made is being shown at the local art museum.

2

The creation of a unified European market was a milestone in modern economic history.

The establishment of a single trading zone in Europe was a major event in recent history.

3

That huge sandwich is definitely a creation only you could come up with!

You are the only person who would think to make such a giant, unique sandwich.

語族

名詞
creation
Verb
create
副詞
creatively
形容詞
creative
関連
creator
💡

覚え方のコツ

Focus on the suffix '-tion' which denotes a state or act. If you 'create' (verb), the result is a 'creation' (noun).

クイックテスト

The government's focus on ______ creation helped lower the unemployment rate significantly.

正解!

正解は: job

例文

1

Her latest artistic creation is currently on display at the city gallery.

everyday

The new piece of art she made is being shown at the local art museum.

2

The creation of a unified European market was a milestone in modern economic history.

formal

The establishment of a single trading zone in Europe was a major event in recent history.

3

That huge sandwich is definitely a creation only you could come up with!

informal

You are the only person who would think to make such a giant, unique sandwich.

4

Scholars often analyze the creation of social hierarchies in early civilizations.

academic

Academic researchers study how social classes were first formed in ancient societies.

5

Our primary objective this fiscal year is the creation of long-term value for our investors.

business

Our main goal for the year is to generate lasting financial benefits for the people who own stock.

語族

名詞
creation
Verb
create
副詞
creatively
形容詞
creative
関連
creator

よく使う組み合わせ

job creation the process of making more employment opportunities available
wealth creation the act of generating riches or financial assets
original creation a unique work that is not copied from elsewhere
the creation of a new policy the formal process of making a new set of rules
artistic creation the process or result of making a piece of art

よく使うフレーズ

since the dawn of creation

since the very beginning of the world or time

a creation of one's own making

something that a person is entirely responsible for causing

the whole of creation

the entire universe or everything that exists

よく混同される語

creation vs creativity

Creativity is the mental ability or talent to be inventive, while creation is the actual act of making something or the object itself.

creation vs creature

A creature is a living animal or person, whereas a creation is usually an inanimate object, system, or abstract concept.

📝

使い方のコツ

At the C1 level, use 'creation' to describe complex processes like policy-making or theoretical development. It is more formal than 'making' or 'building'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use the gerund 'creating' as a noun in formal titles where 'creation' is the standard choice (e.g., 'The creation of wealth' is better than 'The creating of wealth').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Focus on the suffix '-tion' which denotes a state or act. If you 'create' (verb), the result is a 'creation' (noun).

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'creatio', from 'creare' meaning 'to bring forth, produce, or cause to grow'.

文法パターン

Uncountable when referring to the general process (e.g., 'the creation of life'). Countable when referring to specific products or works (e.g., 'many artistic creations'). Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, 'The Creation' (capitalized) refers specifically to the biblical story of how the universe was made.

クイックテスト

The government's focus on ______ creation helped lower the unemployment rate significantly.

正解!

正解は: job

関連単語

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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