A2 adjective ニュートラル #480 よく出る

recent

/ˈriː.sənt/

Describes something that happened, began, or existed a short time ago. It is used to talk about events or things that are fresh and close to the present moment.

例文

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1

I watched a recent interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

I watched a newly released interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

2

The government has implemented several recent changes to the tax law.

The government has put into place several new changes to the tax law.

3

Have you seen any recent photos of her kids?

Have you seen any new or current photos of her kids?

語族

名詞
recency
副詞
recently
形容詞
recent
関連
recentness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.

クイックテスト

The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.

正解!

正解は: recent

例文

1

I watched a recent interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

everyday

I watched a newly released interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

2

The government has implemented several recent changes to the tax law.

formal

The government has put into place several new changes to the tax law.

3

Have you seen any recent photos of her kids?

informal

Have you seen any new or current photos of her kids?

4

Recent research indicates a strong link between diet and mental health.

academic

Current research shows a strong connection between diet and mental health.

5

Please refer to the most recent version of the contract for the final terms.

business

Please look at the latest version of the contract for the final terms.

語族

名詞
recency
副詞
recently
形容詞
recent
関連
recentness

よく使う組み合わせ

recent events things that happened lately
recent years the last few years
recent history the history of the very near past
recent news information that was just released
recent developments new changes or progress in a situation

よく使うフレーズ

in recent years

during the last few years

until recently

up to a short time ago

most recent

the very last or newest one

よく混同される語

recent vs last

'Last' refers to the final item in a series or the one immediately before now, while 'recent' refers to anything in the near past.

recent vs late

'Late' means behind schedule or deceased, whereas 'recent' means having happened a short time ago.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'recent' is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. To describe an action that happened a short time ago, use the adverb 'recently' instead.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'I saw him recent' instead of the correct adverbial form 'I saw him recently'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'recens', which means fresh, young, or new.

文法パターン

Usually placed before a noun (attributive use). Does not usually take 'more' or 'most' unless comparing degrees of closeness to the present.

クイックテスト

The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.

正解!

正解は: recent

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

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.

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