A2 noun ニュートラル #348 よく出る

structure

/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/

The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized to form a whole. It can also refer to a physical object that has been built, such as a bridge or a building.

例文

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1

The structure of the old house is still very strong despite its age.

The physical build of the house remains very solid.

2

The committee is planning to modify the organizational structure of the department.

The group plans to change how the department is organized.

3

I like the structure of your essay; it's very easy to follow.

I like the way you organized your writing.

語族

名詞
structure
Verb
structure
副詞
structurally
形容詞
structural
関連
restructuring
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'CONSTRUCT.' Both words come from the same root. A 'structure' is what you have after you 'construct' something.

クイックテスト

The earthquake caused significant damage to the ______ of the bridge.

正解!

正解は: structure

例文

1

The structure of the old house is still very strong despite its age.

everyday

The physical build of the house remains very solid.

2

The committee is planning to modify the organizational structure of the department.

formal

The group plans to change how the department is organized.

3

I like the structure of your essay; it's very easy to follow.

informal

I like the way you organized your writing.

4

In biology class, we studied the complex structure of human cells.

academic

We studied how human cells are put together.

5

The firm needs a more efficient salary structure to retain employees.

business

The company needs a better system for organizing pay.

語族

名詞
structure
Verb
structure
副詞
structurally
形容詞
structural
関連
restructuring

よく使う組み合わせ

basic structure the fundamental way something is built
social structure the organization of people in a society
clear structure an easy-to-understand organization
organizational structure the hierarchy within a company
steel structure a building made primarily of steel

よく使うフレーズ

sentence structure

the grammatical arrangement of a sentence

power structure

the hierarchy of control in a group

support structure

parts that provide stability to a larger object

よく混同される語

structure vs construction

Construction is the process of building, whereas structure is the finished arrangement or the building itself.

structure vs system

A system focuses on how things work together, while a structure focuses on how things are physically or logically arranged.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'structure' when you want to emphasize the relationship between parts of a whole. It is a very versatile word used in both physical contexts (architecture) and abstract contexts (grammar, business, music).

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the verb form 'to structure' when they simply mean 'to make.' Use 'structure' specifically when the organization of parts is the most important aspect.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'CONSTRUCT.' Both words come from the same root. A 'structure' is what you have after you 'construct' something.

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語源

From the Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, adaptation, or building.'

文法パターン

Countable noun: structures Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., structure of the atom) Can be used as a transitive verb (e.g., to structure a deal)
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文化的な背景

In academic writing in English-speaking countries, having a 'clear structure' is often the most important criteria for a high grade.

クイックテスト

The earthquake caused significant damage to the ______ of the bridge.

正解!

正解は: structure

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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