entity
An entity is something that has a real existence as a separate unit, whether physical or abstract. It is commonly used to describe businesses, organizations, or distinct objects within a system or philosophical framework.
例文
3 / 5The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of ENTity as an ENtire thing that exists on its own.
クイックテスト
The subsidiary operates as a completely separate _____ from the parent company.
正解！
正解は： entity
例文
The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
everydayThe cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
formalThe court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
informalI don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
In this sociological model, the family is defined as a fundamental social entity.
academicIn this sociological model, the family is defined as a fundamental social entity.
Following the merger, the two companies will operate as a single commercial entity.
businessFollowing the merger, the two companies will operate as a single commercial entity.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
a separate entity
something that is treated as independent
commercial entity
a business or company
political entity
a unit with political power, like a state
よく混同される語
Identity refers to who or what a person or thing is, while entity refers to the fact that it exists as a separate unit.
An entry is an item in a list or a way in, whereas an entity is a self-contained unit of existence.
使い方のコツ
Use 'entity' when you want to emphasize that something has its own independent existence, especially in legal, business, or technical contexts. It is more formal than 'thing' or 'object'.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'entity' in casual conversation where 'thing' or 'person' would be more natural. It is primarily a formal and technical term.
覚え方のコツ
Think of ENTity as an ENtire thing that exists on its own.
語源
Derived from the Late Latin 'entitas', which comes from 'ens', meaning 'being'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In legal systems like that of the United States, a 'corporate entity' is often granted certain rights and responsibilities similar to those of a natural person.
クイックテスト
The subsidiary operates as a completely separate _____ from the parent company.
正解！
正解は： entity
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passive
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persist
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philosophy
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portion
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