B2 adjective フォーマル

protocol

/ˈproʊ.tə.kɒl/

A protocol is a system of fixed rules and formal procedures that govern how a particular activity should be performed or how people should behave in official situations. It is commonly used in diplomatic, scientific, and computing contexts to ensure consistency and order.

例文

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1

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

2

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

3

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

語族

名詞
protocol
Verb
protocol
形容詞
protocolary
関連
protocolist
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Pro-To-Call': A Professional way To Call (or handle) a situation.

クイックテスト

The security team was criticized for failing to follow the emergency _______ during the drill.

正解!

正解は: protocol

例文

1

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

formal

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

2

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

business

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

3

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

academic

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

4

I'm not sure what the protocol is for bringing a gift to this kind of party.

everyday

I'm not sure what the protocol is for bringing a gift to this kind of party.

5

There's no set protocol here; just do whatever feels right.

informal

There's no set protocol here; just do whatever feels right.

語族

名詞
protocol
Verb
protocol
形容詞
protocolary
関連
protocolist

よく使う組み合わせ

follow protocol follow protocol
safety protocol safety protocol
diplomatic protocol diplomatic protocol
breach of protocol breach of protocol
standard protocol standard protocol

よく使うフレーズ

according to protocol

according to protocol

standard operating protocol

standard operating protocol

a breach of protocol

a breach of protocol

よく混同される語

protocol vs etiquette

Etiquette refers to general social manners, while protocol refers to a formal, often written, system of rules in official or technical settings.

protocol vs policy

Policy is a high-level plan or principle, whereas protocol describes the specific steps and actions to be taken.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is most frequently used in professional, legal, or technical environments. While it can be used for social situations, it implies a very high level of formality.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'protocol' when they simply mean 'a rule'. Protocol usually refers to a whole system or sequence of rules rather than a single instruction.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Pro-To-Call': A Professional way To Call (or handle) a situation.

📖

語源

From the Greek 'protokollon', referring to the first sheet glued to a papyrus roll that listed its contents.

文法パターン

countable noun often follows verbs like 'follow', 'observe', or 'breach' used as a noun-adjunct (e.g., protocol officer)
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文化的な背景

In international diplomacy, protocol dictates everything from where a leader sits to how they are addressed to avoid political offense.

クイックテスト

The security team was criticized for failing to follow the emergency _______ during the drill.

正解!

正解は: protocol

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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