B2 adjective ニュートラル

transit

/ˈtrænzɪt/

Describes something relating to the movement of people, goods, or vehicles from one place to another, especially via public systems. It often characterizes facilities, periods, or documents used while someone or something is between their origin and destination.

例文

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1

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

2

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

3

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

語族

名詞
transit
Verb
transit
形容詞
transit
関連
transition
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'Trans-' which means 'across' and 'it' as in 'move it' — Transit is the act of moving across.

クイックテスト

The goods were damaged while they were in a ______ zone at the port.

正解!

正解は: transit

例文

1

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

everyday

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

2

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

formal

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

3

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

informal

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

4

Astronomers monitored the transit path of the planet as it moved across the face of the distant star.

academic

Astronomers monitored the transit path of the planet as it moved across the face of the distant star.

5

The logistics manager reported that the components are currently in a transit state and should arrive by Friday.

business

The logistics manager reported that the components are currently in a transit state and should arrive by Friday.

語族

名詞
transit
Verb
transit
形容詞
transit
関連
transition

よく使う組み合わせ

transit visa transit visa
public transit public transit
transit lounge transit lounge
transit system transit system
transit time transit time

よく使うフレーズ

in transit

in transit (during the journey)

mass transit

mass transit (public transportation for many people)

rapid transit

rapid transit (high-speed urban passenger transportation)

よく混同される語

transit vs transition

Transit refers to the physical movement from place A to B, while transition refers to a change from one state or condition to another.

📝

使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective, it is almost always an attributive noun (a noun acting like an adjective). It describes objects or zones specifically designed for the duration of a journey.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'transitional' when they mean 'transit.' For example, they might say 'transitional visa' instead of the correct 'transit visa.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'Trans-' which means 'across' and 'it' as in 'move it' — Transit is the act of moving across.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'transitus,' meaning 'a going over, passing, or passage.'

文法パターン

Used as a noun adjunct before other nouns Does not have comparative or superlative forms Non-gradable
🌍

文化的な背景

In North America, 'transit' is the standard term for government-funded public transportation systems like buses and subways.

クイックテスト

The goods were damaged while they were in a ______ zone at the port.

正解!

正解は: transit

関連単語

prenumerant

C1

Describing a payment or a person that pays in advance for a service, publication, or product. It is a formal, often archaic term used to signify that financial obligations are met prior to the delivery of goods.

hypersalvure

C1

To apply extreme, multi-layered, or high-intensity methods to rescue, recover, or preserve something of significant value. This term is typically used in specialized technical or administrative contexts where standard salvage operations are deemed insufficient for the risk involved.

macrovivcide

C1

A chemical agent or substance specifically formulated to kill large living organisms, such as invasive macro-fauna or predatory pests. It is typically employed in large-scale ecological management or high-level biological containment to eliminate organisms visible to the naked eye.

interphotoly

C1

To facilitate or engage in the interaction between separate systems or components using light-based signals or optical data exchange. This verb specifically describes the process of synchronizing or transferring information via photons across an interface.

overclamdom

C1

A state or condition of excessive silence, secretiveness, or refusal to communicate, often resulting in a breakdown of transparency or social connection. It describes an overwhelming degree of 'clamming up' or being emotionally and verbally unreachable.

postsectile

C1

Describes a structure or part that is located behind or posterior to a specific section, cut, or division. It is primarily used in technical contexts such as anatomy, biology, or geometry to denote spatial orientation relative to a cross-section.

univerbible

C1

Describes a concept, truth, or set of principles that is considered universally applicable and as authoritative as a sacred text. It suggests a singular, definitive guide that transcends specific cultural or disciplinary boundaries.

preprivsion

C1

To proactively allocate or configure resources, permissions, or digital infrastructure in advance of their actual requirement. This verb is primarily used in technical and organizational contexts to describe the preparation of a system for immediate use upon a specific trigger.

posttribate

C1

Describes a theological or theoretical position held by those who believe certain significant events occur after a period of intense trial or suffering. It is most commonly used in eschatology to refer to the belief that the Rapture occurs after the Great Tribulation.

oversolure

C1

A noun referring to the implementation of an unnecessarily complex, redundant, or excessive solution to a relatively simple problem. It describes a state of over-engineering where the resources or complexity involved far exceed the actual requirements of the situation.

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