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pretracttion

/priːˈtræk.ʃən/

To exert a forward-moving force or tension on a physical structure, usually as a preliminary step in a technical or medical process. It involves drawing a component toward the front or applying tension prior to a primary action to ensure proper alignment or stability.

例文

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1

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

2

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

3

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

語族

名詞
pretraction
Verb
pretracttion
副詞
pretractively
形容詞
pretractive
関連
tractor
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Tractor' (tract) that is 'Pre' (before) the main job, 'pulling' the equipment forward into place.

クイックテスト

The technician had to ______ the specialized wire to ensure there was no slack before the test began.

正解!

正解は: pretracttion

例文

1

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

everyday

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

2

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

formal

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

3

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

informal

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

4

In this experimental model, we pretracttion the specimen to three Newtons of force to eliminate slack in the fiber.

academic

In this experimental model, we pretracttion the specimen to three Newtons of force to eliminate slack in the fiber.

5

The engineering team must pretracttion the assembly components to meet the safety standards for the new prototype.

business

The engineering team must pretracttion the assembly components to meet the safety standards for the new prototype.

語族

名詞
pretraction
Verb
pretracttion
副詞
pretractively
形容詞
pretractive
関連
tractor

よく使う組み合わせ

pretracttion the jaw pretracttion the jaw
mechanically pretracttion mechanically pretracttion
initial pretracttion force initial pretracttion force
pretracttion the specimen pretracttion the specimen
manual pretracttion manual pretracttion

よく使うフレーズ

apply pretracttion

apply pretracttion

state of pretracttion

state of pretracttion

pretracttion toward the anterior

pretracttion toward the anterior

よく混同される語

pretracttion vs protraction

Protraction usually refers to the prolongation of time or a specific anatomical movement (like the shoulder), while pretracttion specifically implies a preparatory pull forward.

pretracttion vs retraction

Retraction is the opposite action, meaning to pull something backward or inward.

📝

使い方のコツ

This word is highly technical and primarily used in medical (orthodontics) or engineering contexts. It is rarely used in general conversation and is typically treated as a transitive verb requiring a direct object.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often confuse this with 'protract,' which more commonly refers to making something last longer (like a meeting). Using 'pretracttion' in a non-technical context may sound confusing.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Tractor' (tract) that is 'Pre' (before) the main job, 'pulling' the equipment forward into place.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'prae-' (before) and 'trahere' (to pull or draw).

文法パターン

transitive verb often used in the passive voice in technical manuals followed by a direct object (e.g., pretracttion the cable)

クイックテスト

The technician had to ______ the specialized wire to ensure there was no slack before the test began.

正解!

正解は: pretracttion

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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