B2 verb ニュートラル

phase

/feɪz/

To carry out or plan a process in stages rather than all at once. It is most frequently used as a phrasal verb to describe the gradual introduction or withdrawal of something.

例文

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1

The town will phase in the new parking regulations over the summer months.

The town will gradually introduce the new parking regulations over the summer months.

2

The government intends to phase the implementation of the tax reform to minimize economic shock.

The government intends to arrange the implementation of the tax reform in stages to minimize economic shock.

3

I'm trying to phase out sugary snacks from my diet this week.

I'm trying to gradually remove sugary snacks from my diet this week.

語族

名詞
phase
Verb
phase
形容詞
phased
関連
phasing
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'phases of the moon'. The moon doesn't become full instantly; it happens in gradual steps, just like 'phasing' a project.

クイックテスト

The company decided to _______ out the old uniforms over the next six months.

正解!

正解は: phase

例文

1

The town will phase in the new parking regulations over the summer months.

everyday

The town will gradually introduce the new parking regulations over the summer months.

2

The government intends to phase the implementation of the tax reform to minimize economic shock.

formal

The government intends to arrange the implementation of the tax reform in stages to minimize economic shock.

3

I'm trying to phase out sugary snacks from my diet this week.

informal

I'm trying to gradually remove sugary snacks from my diet this week.

4

The researchers phased the introduction of the variable to monitor incremental changes.

academic

The researchers introduced the variable in stages to monitor incremental changes.

5

We will phase out the legacy software as we transition all clients to the cloud platform.

business

We will gradually stop using the old software as we transition all clients to the cloud platform.

語族

名詞
phase
Verb
phase
形容詞
phased
関連
phasing

よく使う組み合わせ

phase in to introduce something gradually
phase out to stop using something gradually
phased approach a method of doing something in stages
carefully phased planned meticulously in stages
phased withdrawal a gradual removal of something, like troops or support

よく使うフレーズ

phase in/out

to gradually start or stop using something

in phases

happening in separate stages

phased implementation

the act of putting a plan into effect in steps

よく混同される語

phase vs faze

'Faze' means to disturb or disconcert someone, while 'phase' refers to stages of a process.

phase vs face

'Face' means to look toward or deal with a situation, though they sound slightly similar.

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使い方のコツ

As a verb, 'phase' is almost always transitive and frequently paired with the particles 'in' or 'out'. It is common in technical, corporate, and policy-making contexts.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'phase' without the required prepositions 'in' or 'out' when they mean to introduce or remove something. They also frequently confuse the spelling with 'faze'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'phases of the moon'. The moon doesn't become full instantly; it happens in gradual steps, just like 'phasing' a project.

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語源

Derived from the Greek 'phasis', meaning 'appearance' or 'manifestation', originally referring to the aspects of planets or the moon.

文法パターン

transitive verb often used in the passive voice (e.g., 'it was phased out') regular verb conjugation (phased, phasing)
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking corporate culture, 'phasing out' is a common euphemism for discontinued products or job roles.

クイックテスト

The company decided to _______ out the old uniforms over the next six months.

正解!

正解は: phase

関連単語

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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