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shift

/ʃɪft/

A shift refers to a significant change in position, direction, or tendency, such as a change in policy or opinion. It also denotes a scheduled period of time during which a person works, common in industries like healthcare or manufacturing.

例文

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1

I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.

I typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.

2

The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.

The CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.

3

There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.

There has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.

語族

名詞
shift
Verb
shift
副詞
shiftily
形容詞
shifting
関連
shifter
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.

クイックテスト

The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.

正解!

正解は: shift

例文

1

I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.

everyday

I typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.

2

The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.

formal

The CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.

3

There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.

informal

There has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.

4

Scholars have identified a paradigm shift in scientific thought regarding quantum mechanics during the early 20th century.

academic

Researchers found a fundamental change in scientific perspective on quantum physics in the 1900s.

5

Our marketing department is recommending a shift toward social media advertising to reach a younger demographic.

business

The marketing team suggests changing our focus to social media to attract younger customers.

語族

名詞
shift
Verb
shift
副詞
shiftily
形容詞
shifting
関連
shifter

よく使う組み合わせ

night shift a period of work during the night
paradigm shift a fundamental change in basic concepts
shift in focus a change in what someone is paying attention to
tectonic shift a massive movement of the earth's crust or a huge societal change
gear shift the lever used to change gears in a vehicle

よく使うフレーズ

shift gears

to change what you are doing or how you are doing it suddenly

work a double shift

to work two consecutive scheduled work periods

make shift

to use something as a temporary substitute

よく混同される語

shift vs shaft

A shaft is a long vertical passage or a handle, whereas a shift is a movement or a period of work.

shift vs switch

A switch implies a complete replacement or toggle between two things, while shift often implies a movement or gradual change in direction.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'shift' when you want to describe a movement from one state to another or when talking about scheduled work hours. It is highly versatile, used both for physical objects and abstract ideas like public opinion.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'shift' when they mean a simple 'change' that doesn't involve movement or a scheduled period; 'shift' usually implies a transition or a relocation of focus.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English 'sciftan', which meant to divide, arrange, or transfer.

文法パターン

It is a countable noun (e.g., 'three different shifts'). Often used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'a shift in the weather'). Commonly functions as a compound noun (e.g., 'shift work').
🌍

文化的な背景

In industrial and medical cultures, 'shift work' is a defining lifestyle feature, often discussed in terms of its impact on sleep and social life.

クイックテスト

The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.

正解!

正解は: shift

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B2

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layer

B2

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around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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