C1 noun フォーマル

occurrence

/əˈkʌrəns/

An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.

例文

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1

Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.

Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.

2

The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.

The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.

3

It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.

It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.

語族

名詞
occurrence
Verb
occur
副詞
recurrently
形容詞
recurrent
関連
recurrence
💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the 'Double-Double' rule: Double 'C' and Double 'R' occur in the word 'occurrence'.

クイックテスト

The sudden power outage was an unexpected __________ that disrupted the entire meeting.

正解!

正解は: occurrence

例文

1

Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.

everyday

Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.

2

The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.

formal

The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.

3

It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.

informal

It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.

4

The researchers documented a high occurrence of the specific protein in the sample group.

academic

The researchers documented a high occurrence of the specific protein in the sample group.

5

Our primary goal is to minimize the occurrence of system downtime during the transition period.

business

Our primary goal is to minimize the occurrence of system downtime during the transition period.

語族

名詞
occurrence
Verb
occur
副詞
recurrently
形容詞
recurrent
関連
recurrence

よく使う組み合わせ

common occurrence common occurrence
rare occurrence rare occurrence
daily occurrence daily occurrence
natural occurrence natural occurrence
frequent occurrence frequent occurrence

よく使うフレーズ

an everyday occurrence

an everyday occurrence

of frequent occurrence

of frequent occurrence

a regular occurrence

a regular occurrence

よく混同される語

occurrence vs incident

An incident usually implies a specific, often negative event or conflict, whereas an occurrence is a more neutral term for anything that happens.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is frequently used in scientific, technical, or formal writing to describe the rate at which something happens or the existence of a particular feature. It is more formal than 'event' or 'happening.'

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'occurence' or 'ocurance'; remember that it requires a double 'c' and a double 'r'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the 'Double-Double' rule: Double 'C' and Double 'R' occur in the word 'occurrence'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'occurrere', meaning 'to run to meet' or 'to present itself'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Plural form: occurrences

クイックテスト

The sudden power outage was an unexpected __________ that disrupted the entire meeting.

正解!

正解は: occurrence

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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