B2 verb ニュートラル

mentor

/ˈmɛntɔːr/

To advise or train someone, especially a younger or less experienced person, over a sustained period of time. It involves a relationship where a more knowledgeable individual shares expertise and guidance to support the personal or professional development of another.

例文

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1

My older brother mentored me while I was learning to play the guitar during my summer break.

My older brother provided guidance and instruction while I was learning guitar during the summer.

2

The organization encourages senior executives to mentor underprivileged youth in the community.

The group urges high-level managers to provide professional guidance to disadvantaged young people.

3

I've been mentoring some of the new guys at the skatepark lately to help them with their tricks.

I have been helping and teaching the new arrivals at the skatepark recently.

語族

名詞
mentorship
Verb
mentor
形容詞
mentorial
関連
mentee
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覚え方のコツ

In Greek mythology, 'Mentor' was the name of the wise friend Odysseus left in charge of his son Telemachus. Think of a 'Men-tor' as a 'Man who tours' you through life.

クイックテスト

The CEO agreed to ________ the intern to help her develop strong leadership skills.

正解!

正解は: mentor

例文

1

My older brother mentored me while I was learning to play the guitar during my summer break.

everyday

My older brother provided guidance and instruction while I was learning guitar during the summer.

2

The organization encourages senior executives to mentor underprivileged youth in the community.

formal

The group urges high-level managers to provide professional guidance to disadvantaged young people.

3

I've been mentoring some of the new guys at the skatepark lately to help them with their tricks.

informal

I have been helping and teaching the new arrivals at the skatepark recently.

4

Professor Smith mentored several graduate students throughout their doctoral research projects.

academic

Professor Smith provided academic supervision and guidance to PhD students during their research.

5

The company's new program pairs senior staff with junior employees who they will mentor for six months.

business

The corporate initiative matches experienced staff with new workers to provide professional coaching.

語族

名詞
mentorship
Verb
mentor
形容詞
mentorial
関連
mentee

よく使う組み合わせ

actively mentor to take an energetic and involved role in guiding someone
mentor a protege to provide guidance to a younger person under one's patronage
volunteer to mentor to offer one's time freely to guide another person
effectively mentor to provide guidance that produces successful results
mentor someone in to provide guidance within a specific field or skill set

よく使うフレーズ

mentor-mentee relationship

the professional bond between the advisor and the person being advised

serve as a mentor

to act in the capacity of an experienced advisor

a seasoned mentor

an advisor with a great deal of experience

よく混同される語

mentor vs coach

Coaching is usually task-oriented and short-term, whereas mentoring is relationship-oriented and long-term.

mentor vs teach

Teaching involves a formal curriculum and specific lessons, while mentoring focuses on holistic growth and career pathing.

📝

使い方のコツ

As a verb, 'mentor' is used transitively, meaning it must have an object (the person being mentored). It is highly common in corporate and academic settings to describe career development.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'mentor' as a noun when they mean 'mentee'. Remember that the mentor is the teacher, and the mentee is the student.

💡

覚え方のコツ

In Greek mythology, 'Mentor' was the name of the wise friend Odysseus left in charge of his son Telemachus. Think of a 'Men-tor' as a 'Man who tours' you through life.

📖

語源

Derived from the character Mentor in Homer's 'Odyssey', whose name became synonymous with a trusted advisor.

文法パターン

transitive verb often used in passive voice (e.g., 'to be mentored by') regular verb (mentored, mentoring)
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文化的な背景

In many Western business cultures, having a mentor is considered essential for climbing the corporate ladder and navigating office politics.

クイックテスト

The CEO agreed to ________ the intern to help her develop strong leadership skills.

正解!

正解は: mentor

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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