A2 noun ニュートラル #357 よく出る

evidence

/ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Information or objects that help to prove something is true or happened. It is frequently used in legal, scientific, and everyday situations to support a claim.

例文

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1

Is there any evidence that he broke the window?

Is there proof that he broke the window?

2

The lawyer presented the evidence to the judge.

The lawyer showed the proof to the judge.

3

Your messy room is evidence that you didn't clean it!

Your messy room proves that you didn't clean it.

語族

名詞
evidence
Verb
evidence
副詞
evidently
形容詞
evident
関連
evidentness
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覚え方のコツ

The word 'evidence' starts with 'E', like 'Eye'. It is something you see with your eyes to find the truth.

クイックテスト

The police found ______ that the man was at the scene of the crime.

正解!

正解は: evidence

例文

1

Is there any evidence that he broke the window?

everyday

Is there proof that he broke the window?

2

The lawyer presented the evidence to the judge.

formal

The lawyer showed the proof to the judge.

3

Your messy room is evidence that you didn't clean it!

informal

Your messy room proves that you didn't clean it.

4

Researchers are looking for evidence of ancient life.

academic

Researchers are searching for proof that life existed long ago.

5

We need evidence of your work experience for this job.

business

We need proof of your previous jobs for this position.

語族

名詞
evidence
Verb
evidence
副詞
evidently
形容詞
evident
関連
evidentness

よく使う組み合わせ

clear evidence easy to see proof
scientific evidence proof based on science
gather evidence collect proof
give evidence provide information in court
a piece of evidence one item of proof

よく使うフレーズ

hard evidence

very strong and definite proof

in evidence

easily seen or noticed

circumstantial evidence

indirect proof that suggests something but does not prove it

よく混同される語

evidence vs proof

Proof is usually the final conclusion that something is true, while evidence refers to the individual facts or signs that lead to that conclusion.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'evidence' as an uncountable noun to talk about facts or signs that support an idea. It generally does not take the plural 's'.

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よくある間違い

Do not say 'an evidence' or 'many evidences'. Instead, use 'some evidence' or 'a piece of evidence'.

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覚え方のコツ

The word 'evidence' starts with 'E', like 'Eye'. It is something you see with your eyes to find the truth.

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語源

From the Latin 'evidentia', meaning 'being visible' or 'obviousness'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun: it has no plural form. Usually followed by the preposition 'of' or a 'that' clause.
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文化的な背景

Evidence is a central concept in Western legal systems where one is 'innocent until proven guilty' based on evidence presented in court.

クイックテスト

The police found ______ that the man was at the scene of the crime.

正解!

正解は: evidence

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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