B2 noun ニュートラル

topic

/ˈtɒpɪk/

A topic is a specific subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied. It serves as the central focus or theme of a conversation, book, or academic paper.

例文

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1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

語族

名詞
topic
副詞
topically
形容詞
topical
関連
topicality
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

クイックテスト

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

正解!

正解は: topic

例文

1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

everyday

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

formal

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

informal

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

4

Choosing a research topic is the first step in writing a thesis.

academic

Deciding on a specific subject to study is the beginning of writing a major paper.

5

We need to stay on topic to finish this presentation on time.

business

We must keep talking about the main point so we can finish the presentation quickly.

語族

名詞
topic
副詞
topically
形容詞
topical
関連
topicality

よく使う組み合わせ

hot topic a very popular or controversial subject
research topic a subject chosen for scientific or academic study
main topic the primary subject being discussed
off-topic something that is not related to the current discussion
sensitive topic a subject that needs to be handled with care or privacy

よく使うフレーズ

change the topic

to start talking about something different

a wide range of topics

a large variety of different subjects

broach a topic

to introduce a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion

よく混同される語

topic vs subject

A subject is often a broad field of study (like History), while a topic is a specific area within that field (like the French Revolution).

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使い方のコツ

The word is widely used in both academic and casual contexts to define the scope of communication. In TOEFL exams, 'topic' often refers to the 'topic sentence' or the 'main idea' of a passage.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'topic' when they mean 'title'. Remember that a title is the name of a work, while the topic is what the work is actually about.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

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語源

Derived from the Greek word 'topos', which means 'place' or 'location'.

文法パターン

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' plural form is 'topics'
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, certain topics like money, religion, or politics are considered 'taboo' or inappropriate for small talk.

クイックテスト

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

正解!

正解は: topic

関連フレーズ

関連単語

nonjunctfy

C1

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microhumcide

C1

Relating to a substance or process that kills or inhibits the growth of microscopic organisms found within soil or humus. It is a technical term used in environmental science to describe agents that disrupt the natural microbial balance of the earth.

undercredor

C1

A technical or specialized term referring to a junior or secondary creditor who holds a lower priority claim on a debtor's assets than a primary or senior creditor. In financial and legal contexts, this party is only entitled to repayment after the obligations to higher-ranking creditors have been fully satisfied.

unhumdom

C1

Describes something that is exceptionally vibrant, diverse, and far removed from the mundane or repetitive nature of daily life. It is often used to characterize environments or experiences that offer a refreshing and stimulating break from predictability.

antejurance

C1

A formal oath or pledge taken in advance of a primary event, legal proceeding, or the main testimony. It serves as a preliminary guarantee of truthfulness or intent before the central obligation is officially entered.

hypernovacy

C1

The state or quality of extreme, explosive innovation or sudden, brilliant emergence in a particular field. It describes a phenomenon that is far more intense and transformative than mere novelty, often resulting in a complete paradigm shift.

obanthropion

C1

A rare anatomical term referring to the vertical groove or indentation in the middle of the upper lip, situated between the nose and the vermilion border. While commonly known as the philtrum in modern medical and everyday contexts, this term is primarily found in archaic medical literature or highly specialized vocabulary tests.

multimemful

C1

A theoretical state or cognitive capacity where an individual can concurrently process and synthesize multiple distinct strands of cultural memory or informational units. It refers to a rich mental repository that allows for the simultaneous retrieval of diverse social and historical data points.

abalihood

C1

Describing a state of latent potential or the inherent quality of being poised for skill acquisition. It is primarily used in specialized psychometric contexts to identify subjects who possess the necessary cognitive foundation for a task but have not yet demonstrated mastery.

unacuhood

C1

The state or condition of lacking mental sharpness, sensory acuity, or clear discernment. It is often used in specialized cognitive or lexical tests to describe a period of diminished perception or bluntness of thought.

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