B2 adjective ニュートラル

summary

/ˈsʌməri/

As an adjective, summary describes something that is done immediately and without the usual formalities or attention to detail. It often refers to legal or official actions performed quickly or in a concise, abbreviated manner.

例文

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1

The teacher provided a summary explanation of the complex theorem to save time.

The teacher provided a brief and concise explanation of the complex theorem to save time.

2

The court issued a summary judgment because there were no triable issues of fact.

The court issued an immediate legal decision because there were no triable issues of fact.

3

He gave me a summary brush-off when I tried to explain my side of the story.

He gave me a quick and dismissive rejection when I tried to explain my side of the story.

語族

名詞
summary
Verb
summarize
副詞
summarily
形容詞
summary
関連
summation
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Sum.' A sum is the quick total of many numbers without looking at each one individually. A 'summary' action is a quick result without looking at all the details.

クイックテスト

The captain ordered the _____ execution of the spies without waiting for a trial.

正解!

正解は: summary

例文

1

The teacher provided a summary explanation of the complex theorem to save time.

everyday

The teacher provided a brief and concise explanation of the complex theorem to save time.

2

The court issued a summary judgment because there were no triable issues of fact.

formal

The court issued an immediate legal decision because there were no triable issues of fact.

3

He gave me a summary brush-off when I tried to explain my side of the story.

informal

He gave me a quick and dismissive rejection when I tried to explain my side of the story.

4

The researcher included a summary analysis of the data in the introductory chapter.

academic

The researcher included a brief and condensed analysis of the data in the introductory chapter.

5

The board's summary dismissal of the CEO shocked the entire industry.

business

The board's immediate firing of the CEO without notice shocked the entire industry.

語族

名詞
summary
Verb
summarize
副詞
summarily
形容詞
summary
関連
summation

よく使う組み合わせ

summary judgment a legal decision made without a full trial
summary dismissal the immediate firing of an employee
summary execution the killing of a person without a fair trial
summary account a short or condensed description
summary justice punishment given immediately without legal process

よく使うフレーズ

in summary

to conclude or sum up

summary fashion

doing something in a quick, direct way

summary proceedings

legal actions handled quickly

よく混同される語

summary vs summery

Summery refers to characteristics of the season of summer, while summary refers to a brief account or a quick action.

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使い方のコツ

When using summary as an adjective, it almost always precedes a noun. It carries a connotation of speed and sometimes a lack of thoroughness, especially in legal or professional settings.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the word 'summery' when they intend to write 'summary.' Additionally, they may forget that 'summary' can act as an adjective and try to use 'summarized' in contexts like 'summary judgment.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Sum.' A sum is the quick total of many numbers without looking at each one individually. A 'summary' action is a quick result without looking at all the details.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'summarium', meaning an epitome or abstract, which comes from 'summa' (sum/total).

文法パターン

Used attributively (placed before the noun it modifies). It is a non-gradable adjective; you cannot usually be 'more summary' or 'most summary'. Functions both as a noun and an adjective.
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文化的な背景

In Western legal systems, a 'summary judgment' is a common procedural device used to avoid unnecessary trials when the facts are not in dispute.

クイックテスト

The captain ordered the _____ execution of the spies without waiting for a trial.

正解!

正解は: summary

関連単語

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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