scheme
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.
例文
3 / 5The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for garden waste.
The local council has introduced a new recycling plan for garden waste.
The proposed scheme for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
The proposed plan for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
I wonder what kind of scheme he's cooked up this time to get out of work.
I wonder what kind of plan he has created this time to avoid working.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'schematic' diagram. Just as a schematic shows how parts of a machine fit together, a 'scheme' is the structural plan of how a system works.
クイックテスト
The interior designer suggested a blue and silver _____ for the master bedroom.
正解！
正解は： scheme
例文
The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for garden waste.
everydayThe local council has introduced a new recycling plan for garden waste.
The proposed scheme for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
formalThe proposed plan for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
I wonder what kind of scheme he's cooked up this time to get out of work.
informalI wonder what kind of plan he has created this time to avoid working.
The classification scheme used in this study is based on recent genetic findings.
academicThe classification system used in this study is based on recent genetic findings.
Employees are encouraged to join the company's contributory pension scheme.
businessEmployees are encouraged to join the company's contributory pension plan.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
in the grand scheme of things
considering everything in a broad context
pyramid scheme
a fraudulent investment scam
rhyme scheme
the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem
よく混同される語
A plan is a general neutral term, whereas 'scheme' can imply a large-scale official system (UK) or a dishonest plot (US).
A sketch is a rough drawing or outline, while a scheme is a detailed system or organized method.
使い方のコツ
In British English, 'scheme' is a very common and neutral word for a government or organizational program. In American English, it more frequently carries a negative connotation, suggesting a crafty or underhanded plot.
よくある間違い
Learners often assume 'scheme' is always negative (like a scam). However, in many professional contexts, it simply means a formal system or program.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'schematic' diagram. Just as a schematic shows how parts of a machine fit together, a 'scheme' is the structural plan of how a system works.
語源
Derived from the Greek 'skhema', meaning 'form, figure, or appearance'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In the United Kingdom, government initiatives like the 'Cycle to Work Scheme' make the word appear frequently in public life without any negative meaning.
クイックテスト
The interior designer suggested a blue and silver _____ for the master bedroom.
正解！
正解は： scheme
関連語彙
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index
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induce
B2To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.
infer
B2To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.
inhibit
B2To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.
initiate
B2Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.
inspect
B2To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.
integrate
B2To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.
intrinsic
B2Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.
invoke
B2To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
label
B2To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.
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