C1 adjective フォーマル

semifidor

/ˌsɛmiˈfaɪdɔːr/

Describes an individual or entity that exhibits only partial loyalty or a hesitant, non-committal stance toward a cause or person. It implies a state of being cautiously supportive without offering full commitment or total trust.

例文

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Despite his long tenure, he remained a semifidor member of the committee, never fully endorsing their more radical proposals.

Despite his long tenure, he remained a semifidor member of the committee, never fully endorsing their more radical proposals.

2

The administration's semifidor response to the crisis suggested a lack of internal consensus on how to proceed.

The administration's semifidor response to the crisis suggested a lack of internal consensus on how to proceed.

3

I'm a bit semifidor about the new software; it looks good, but I'm not sure I'm ready to switch over completely yet.

I'm a bit semifidor about the new software; it looks good, but I'm not sure I'm ready to switch over completely yet.

語族

名詞
semifidorness
副詞
semifidorly
形容詞
semifidor
関連
fidelity
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Semi' (half) and 'Fido' (the name often given to loyal dogs). A semifidor person is like a dog that only half-listens to its master.

クイックテスト

The CEO’s _________ support for the merger left many board members feeling uncertain about the company's future.

正解!

正解は: semifidor

例文

1

Despite his long tenure, he remained a semifidor member of the committee, never fully endorsing their more radical proposals.

everyday

Despite his long tenure, he remained a semifidor member of the committee, never fully endorsing their more radical proposals.

2

The administration's semifidor response to the crisis suggested a lack of internal consensus on how to proceed.

formal

The administration's semifidor response to the crisis suggested a lack of internal consensus on how to proceed.

3

I'm a bit semifidor about the new software; it looks good, but I'm not sure I'm ready to switch over completely yet.

informal

I'm a bit semifidor about the new software; it looks good, but I'm not sure I'm ready to switch over completely yet.

4

Scholars argue that the semifidor nature of early alliances in the region was a primary cause of the conflict's protraction.

academic

Scholars argue that the semifidor nature of early alliances in the region was a primary cause of the conflict's protraction.

5

The venture capitalist took a semifidor approach, providing enough seed money to observe progress without committing to a full Series A round.

business

The venture capitalist took a semifidor approach, providing enough seed money to observe progress without committing to a full Series A round.

語族

名詞
semifidorness
副詞
semifidorly
形容詞
semifidor
関連
fidelity

よく使う組み合わせ

semifidor stance A position that is not fully committed.
semifidor loyalty Partial or conditional faithfulness.
semifidor support Assistance that is hesitant or incomplete.
semifidor approach A cautious or middle-of-the-road methodology.
semifidor attitude An outlook characterized by limited trust.

よく使うフレーズ

adopt a semifidor position

To choose to remain only partially involved or committed.

with semifidor intent

Acting with only half-hearted or conditional goals.

semifidor at heart

Internally hesitant despite outward appearances of participation.

よく混同される語

semifidor vs fiduciary

Fiduciary refers to a legal or financial trust relationship, whereas semifidor describes a personal or ideological level of partial trust.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is most effectively used in formal or analytical writing to describe a nuanced level of participation that falls between total opposition and total support.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use this to mean 'half-finished' in a physical sense, but it specifically refers to psychological or ideological loyalty.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Semi' (half) and 'Fido' (the name often given to loyal dogs). A semifidor person is like a dog that only half-listens to its master.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) and the root 'fidus' (faithful or trustworthy).

文法パターン

used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun does not typically take comparative or superlative forms (more/most)
🌍

文化的な背景

Often found in advanced vocabulary lists for standardized tests to assess the ability to break down Latin roots.

クイックテスト

The CEO’s _________ support for the merger left many board members feeling uncertain about the company's future.

正解!

正解は: semifidor

関連単語

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A1

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stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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