B2 adjective ニュートラル

task

/tæsk/

Relating to a specific piece of work, duty, or assignment to be completed. It is most frequently used attributively to describe groups, tools, or methods designed to achieve a particular goal.

例文

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1

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

2

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

3

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

語族

名詞
task
Verb
task
形容詞
tasking
関連
taskmaster
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.

クイックテスト

The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.

正解!

正解は: task

例文

1

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

everyday

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

2

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

formal

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

3

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

informal

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

4

Task-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

academic

Task-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

5

Our task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.

business

Our task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.

語族

名詞
task
Verb
task
形容詞
tasking
関連
taskmaster

よく使う組み合わせ

task force task force
task lighting task lighting
task management task management
task analysis task analysis
task performance task performance

よく使うフレーズ

take someone to task

to criticize someone for a mistake

up to the task

capable of doing something

multi-task

perform more than one duty at once

よく混同される語

task vs tax

A tax is a financial charge by the government, whereas a task is a piece of work.

task vs test

A test measures ability or knowledge, while a task is the actual execution of a duty.

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使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective (attributively), 'task' identifies the purpose of a noun, such as a 'task force' or 'task light.' In TOEFL contexts, it usually refers to a specific section of an exam or a required activity.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'task' to mean a general job or career; it should be used for specific, discrete pieces of work.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.

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語源

Derived from the Old French 'tasque', which comes from the Latin 'taxare', meaning 'to rate, value, or impose a tax'.

文法パターン

Often functions as an attributive noun Commonly used in compound adjectives like 'task-oriented'
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文化的な背景

In professional Western environments, being 'task-oriented' is often seen as a positive trait for efficiency and productivity.

クイックテスト

The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.

正解!

正解は: task

関連単語

annul

C1

To officially declare a legal agreement, decision, or marriage invalid and void, treating it as if it never existed. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to revoke the legitimacy of an act or contract.

anomaly

C1

An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.

antagonist

C1

To act in opposition to someone or something, or to provoke hostility and anger through specific actions or behavior. It involves intentionally or unintentionally creating an adversary or causing someone to become unfriendly.

anthology

C1

A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.

antipathy

C1

A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.

antithesis

C1

The antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct or polar opposite of someone or something else. It also refers to a rhetorical device where two contrasting ideas are placed together in a balanced grammatical structure to achieve a contrasting effect.

amalgamate

C1

To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.

ameliorate

C1

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better, more tolerable, or more effective. It is frequently used in formal contexts to describe improving social conditions, medical symptoms, or structural problems.

amenable

C1

Amenable describes a person who is willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion, or a situation/thing that is capable of being acted upon in a particular way. It implies a cooperative attitude or a susceptibility to a specific process, authority, or treatment.

anxious

C1

A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.

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