C2 noun ニュートラル

labor

/ˈleɪ.bər/

Labor refers to the physical or mental effort exerted by humans in the production of goods and services, often considered a primary factor of production in economics. It also specifically describes the physiological process of childbirth, characterized by uterine contractions and the eventual delivery of an infant.

例文

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1

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

2

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

3

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

語族

名詞
labor
Verb
labor
副詞
laboriously
形容詞
laborious
関連
laborer
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覚え方のコツ

Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.

クイックテスト

The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.

正解!

正解は: labor

例文

1

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

everyday

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

2

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

formal

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

3

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

informal

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

4

Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.

academic

Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.

5

Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.

business

Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.

語族

名詞
labor
Verb
labor
副詞
laboriously
形容詞
laborious
関連
laborer

よく使う組み合わせ

manual labor manual labor
labor market labor market
skilled labor skilled labor
labor union labor union
labor intensive labor intensive

よく使うフレーズ

labor of love

labor of love

be in labor

be in labor

fruits of one's labor

fruits of one's labor

よく混同される語

labor vs work

Work is a general term for any activity, while labor often implies more strenuous effort or is used in formal economic and medical contexts.

labor vs labour

This is simply the British English spelling variant of the same word.

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使い方のコツ

At a C2 level, use 'labor' when discussing macro-economics or sociological structures. In medical contexts, use 'in labor' without an article (e.g., 'She was in labor for twelve hours').

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'labors' as a plural for general work, but in an economic context, it is typically uncountable. Avoid saying 'a labor' to mean a single job; use 'a task' instead.

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覚え方のコツ

Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'labor', meaning toil, exertion, or hardship.

文法パターン

Uncountable when referring to work/effort Used in the phrase 'in labor' (prepositional phrase) Can function as both a noun and a verb
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文化的な背景

Labor Day is a significant public holiday in many countries, celebrating the achievements and rights of workers.

クイックテスト

The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.

正解!

正解は: labor

関連単語

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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