C1 noun ニュートラル

transfer

/ˈtrænsfɜːr/

The act of moving someone or something from one place, position, or situation to another. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the application of skills or knowledge learned in one situation to a new and different problem or environment.

例文

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1

I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.

I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.

2

The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.

The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.

3

I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.

I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.

語族

名詞
transfer
Verb
transfer
形容詞
transferable
関連
transference
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'trans-ferry'—a boat that carries (ferry) things across (trans) from one side to the other.

クイックテスト

The ______ of technology from developed to developing nations is crucial for global economic progress.

正解!

正解は: transfer

例文

1

I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.

everyday

I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.

2

The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.

formal

The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.

3

I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.

informal

I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.

4

Positive transfer occurs when previous learning facilitates the acquisition of a new skill in a different domain.

academic

Positive transfer occurs when previous learning facilitates the acquisition of a new skill in a different domain.

5

The wire transfer was completed successfully, and the funds should appear in your account by morning.

business

The wire transfer was completed successfully, and the funds should appear in your account by morning.

語族

名詞
transfer
Verb
transfer
形容詞
transferable
関連
transference

よく使う組み合わせ

knowledge transfer the sharing or dissemination of knowledge
wire transfer electronic transfer of funds
credit transfer moving academic credits between institutions
technology transfer moving technology from research to commercial use
data transfer moving digital information between systems

よく使うフレーズ

transfer of ownership

the legal act of passing property to another

lateral transfer

moving to a different role at the same level

bank transfer

moving money from one bank account to another

よく混同される語

transfer vs transport

Transport refers to the physical vehicle or system of moving goods/people, while transfer focuses on the act of changing the location or ownership.

transfer vs transition

Transition is a process of changing from one state to another, whereas transfer is specifically the movement from one place to another.

📝

使い方のコツ

As a noun, the stress is typically on the first syllable (TRANS-fer). It can describe both physical movements (people, money) and abstract concepts (power, knowledge).

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'transport' when they mean 'transfer' for digital data or money. Also, remember that in some contexts, 'transference' is used specifically for psychological contexts.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'trans-ferry'—a boat that carries (ferry) things across (trans) from one side to the other.

📖

語源

From Latin 'transferre', composed of 'trans' (across) and 'ferre' (to carry).

文法パターン

Countable noun Often used with the preposition 'of' (e.g., transfer of skills) Often used with 'to' to indicate destination
🌍

文化的な背景

In American and European higher education, 'transfer credits' are a major part of the student experience when switching universities.

クイックテスト

The ______ of technology from developed to developing nations is crucial for global economic progress.

正解!

正解は: transfer

関連単語

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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