B2 noun ニュートラル

sensor

/ˈsɛnsər/

A device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it. It acts as an input device for electronic systems, converting environmental changes into signals that can be read by an observer or an instrument.

例文

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1

The motion sensor outside my house turns on the light whenever someone walks by.

The movement-detecting device outside my home activates the light when it detects a person.

2

The laboratory is equipped with a high-precision sensor to monitor fluctuations in temperature.

The research facility uses a very accurate detector to track small changes in heat levels.

3

I think the sensor on my phone screen is broken because it doesn't dim correctly.

I believe the light-detecting part of my mobile display is malfunctioning.

語族

名詞
sensor
Verb
sense
副詞
sensorially
形容詞
sensory
関連
sensitivity
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of your five human 'senses' (sight, hearing, etc.) being built into a computer chip; that chip is a 'sensor'.

クイックテスト

The automatic doors opened as soon as the _______ detected my movement.

正解!

正解は: sensor

例文

1

The motion sensor outside my house turns on the light whenever someone walks by.

everyday

The movement-detecting device outside my home activates the light when it detects a person.

2

The laboratory is equipped with a high-precision sensor to monitor fluctuations in temperature.

formal

The research facility uses a very accurate detector to track small changes in heat levels.

3

I think the sensor on my phone screen is broken because it doesn't dim correctly.

informal

I believe the light-detecting part of my mobile display is malfunctioning.

4

Researchers utilized an acoustic sensor to track the migration patterns of marine mammals.

academic

Scientists used a sound-detecting instrument to follow the movement of sea animals.

5

Our new smart building system uses a light sensor to reduce energy consumption during off-peak hours.

business

Our office's intelligent management system uses a light-detecting device to save power when not busy.

語族

名詞
sensor
Verb
sense
副詞
sensorially
形容詞
sensory
関連
sensitivity

よく使う組み合わせ

motion sensor A device that detects physical movement.
temperature sensor A device used to measure heat or cold.
built-in sensor A detector that is an internal part of a machine or device.
high-sensitivity sensor A detector capable of noticing very small changes.
remote sensor A device that collects data from a distance.

よく使うフレーズ

sensor-activated

Triggered or turned on by a detection device.

remote sensing

The scanning of the earth by satellite or aircraft to obtain information.

image sensor

A device that converts an optical image into an electronic signal.

よく混同される語

sensor vs censor

A 'censor' is a person who removes offensive content from media, while a 'sensor' is a technical detection device.

sensor vs senses

Biological faculties (like sight or smell) in living organisms, whereas sensors are artificial devices.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts, though it has become common in daily conversation due to smart home technology.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'censor'. Additionally, remember that 'sensor' is the object; the action is 'to sense' or 'to detect'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of your five human 'senses' (sight, hearing, etc.) being built into a computer chip; that chip is a 'sensor'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'sensus', the past participle of 'sentire', meaning 'to feel' or 'to perceive'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: sensors Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., sensor technology)
🌍

文化的な背景

The term is central to the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) trend where everyday objects are connected via sensors to the internet.

クイックテスト

The automatic doors opened as soon as the _______ detected my movement.

正解!

正解は: sensor

関連する文法

関連単語

monocredive

C1

Describes a system, mindset, or approach that relies exclusively on a single source of credibility, belief, or authority. It implies a lack of diversity in verification or intellectual backing, often leading to narrow or fragile conclusions.

intervictent

C1

An intervictent is a person or entity that acts as a neutral intermediary or exists in a state of suspension between two decisive outcomes or victories. It is typically used in specialized academic or formal contexts to describe a buffer that prevents direct conflict between two successful parties.

macrodentity

C1

To define, classify, or characterize an entity or group based on broad, large-scale structural or systemic features rather than individual traits. It involves assigning a collective identity to a subject within a wider sociological or global framework.

interducdom

C1

The state, status, or collective realm of introductory elements or transitional preliminaries. It refers to the transitional period or condition of something that has been recently introduced but is not yet fully established or advanced.

circumtempsion

C1

To strategically bypass or maneuver around a specific deadline or time constraint by exploiting administrative technicalities or scheduling nuances. This verb describes the act of intentionally creating a temporal delay to avoid immediate obligations.

unflexhood

C1

The state or condition of being inflexible, unyielding, or resistant to change in one's mindset, physical form, or behavior. It often characterizes a persistent rigidity that prevents adaptation to new circumstances or perspectives.

prevercy

C1

The state or quality of being prior or taking precedence in order, time, or importance. It refers to a condition where one element must be addressed, considered, or completed before others due to its status or inherent necessity.

addictence

C1

Describing a state of inherent habit-formation or the quality of being compulsively dependent on a substance or activity. It characterizes both the psychological predisposition toward dependency and the property of an external stimulus to trigger such a state.

abfactly

C1

To derive or isolate core factual components from a complex narrative or dataset by stripping away subjective interpretation. This process is used specifically to reach an objective conclusion from qualitative or cluttered information.

transvadtion

C1

To bridge or synthesize distinct theoretical frameworks, data sets, or systems into a singular, functional model. It involves the active process of integrating disparate elements to achieve structural or conceptual unity.

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