B2 verb ニュートラル

degree

/dɪˈɡriː/

An academic rank or qualification awarded by a college or university after successful completion of a course of study. It also refers to a unit of measurement for angles or temperature, or the extent to which something exists or occurs.

例文

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1

The thermometer showed that the temperature had dropped by ten degrees.

The temperature measurement decreased by ten units.

2

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in computer science or a related field.

Candidates must have a college qualification in technology.

3

I agree with your assessment to a certain degree, but I still have some reservations.

I partially agree with what you said, though not completely.

語族

名詞
degree
形容詞
degreed
関連
graduation
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a ladder: each 'degree' is a step (Latin 'gradus') you take toward finishing your education or measuring a height.

クイックテスト

After four years of hard work, she finally received her ______ in Architecture.

正解!

正解は: degree

例文

1

The thermometer showed that the temperature had dropped by ten degrees.

everyday

The temperature measurement decreased by ten units.

2

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in computer science or a related field.

formal

Candidates must have a college qualification in technology.

3

I agree with your assessment to a certain degree, but I still have some reservations.

informal

I partially agree with what you said, though not completely.

4

This research analyzes the degree of variation between the two experimental groups.

academic

The study looks at the amount of difference between the groups.

5

The project requires a high degree of precision to ensure all safety standards are met.

business

The task needs a large amount of accuracy for safety.

語族

名詞
degree
形容詞
degreed
関連
graduation

よく使う組み合わせ

university degree a qualification from a higher education institution
high degree a large amount or significant level of something
to some degree partly or to a certain extent
degree Celsius a unit of temperature measurement
bachelor's degree an undergraduate academic qualification

よく使うフレーズ

by degrees

happening gradually or step by step

the third degree

long and harsh questioning

to a degree

to a certain extent

よく混同される語

degree vs diploma

A degree is the academic rank or title earned, while a diploma is the physical document that certifies it.

degree vs grade

A grade is a score for a specific test or class, whereas a degree is the final qualification for an entire program.

📝

使い方のコツ

When referring to temperature or angles, 'degree' is a countable unit. When referring to the extent of something, it is often used in the phrase 'to a [adjective] degree'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'degree' to mean a single school year or a specific test score, but it should only refer to the final qualification or a unit of measurement.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a ladder: each 'degree' is a step (Latin 'gradus') you take toward finishing your education or measuring a height.

📖

語源

Derived from Old French 'degré', which comes from Latin 'de-' (down) + 'gradus' (step).

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: degrees) Often followed by 'in' when referring to a subject of study (e.g., a degree in law) Used with the preposition 'of' to show intensity (e.g., a degree of certainty)
🌍

文化的な背景

In many modern societies, obtaining a university degree is considered a key milestone for entering professional careers and increasing social status.

クイックテスト

After four years of hard work, she finally received her ______ in Architecture.

正解!

正解は: degree

関連単語

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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