B2 adjective ニュートラル

footprint

/ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

A footprint refers to the mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface, but in modern contexts, it most commonly describes the total impact or presence of an entity. It can refer to the space a physical object occupies, the environmental impact of a person or company (carbon footprint), or the data trail left online (digital footprint).

例文

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1

We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.

We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.

2

The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.

The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.

3

I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.

I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.

語族

名詞
footprint
形容詞
footprinted
関連
footing
💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.

クイックテスト

Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.

正解!

正解は: footprint

例文

1

We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.

everyday

We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.

2

The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.

formal

The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.

3

I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.

informal

I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.

4

The research analyzes the urban footprint of European cities compared to North American ones.

academic

The academic study examines the physical area occupied by cities in Europe versus North America.

5

Our goal this quarter is to expand our retail footprint into the Asian market.

business

Our objective for these three months is to increase our physical store presence in Asia.

語族

名詞
footprint
形容詞
footprinted
関連
footing

よく使う組み合わせ

carbon footprint the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere
digital footprint the information about a person that exists on the internet
ecological footprint the impact of a person or community on the environment
global footprint the extent of a company's international operations
physical footprint the actual space or size occupied by an object

よく使うフレーズ

leave a footprint

to have a lasting effect or impact on something

reduce one's footprint

to lower one's environmental impact or physical presence

heavy footprint

a large or significant amount of influence or environmental damage

よく混同される語

footprint vs footstep

A footstep is the sound or the action of taking a step, whereas a footprint is the physical mark left behind.

footprint vs fingerprint

A fingerprint is a unique biological identifier from a finger, while footprint is used for tracks or general impact.

📝

使い方のコツ

While originally meaning a literal track on the ground, B2 learners should focus on its metaphorical use in business and environmental science. It is almost always used as a countable noun.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'footprint' when they mean 'shoe size' or 'step count'. Avoid using it as a verb; use 'leave a footprint' instead.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English 'fōt' (foot) and 'prent' (an impression or mark).

文法パターン

countable noun plural: footprints often used as a modifier (noun adjunct) in phrases like 'footprint analysis'
🌍

文化的な背景

In modern Western culture, the 'carbon footprint' is a central concept in discussions about climate change and individual responsibility.

クイックテスト

Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.

正解!

正解は: footprint

関連単語

exarchness

C1

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perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

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antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

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malteghood

C1

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