B2 verb フォーマル #4,987 よく出る

undergo

/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/

To experience or be subjected to a process, change, or treatment, typically one that is unpleasant or necessary. It describes something that happens to a person or thing rather than an action they intentionally perform on others.

例文

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1

The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.

The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.

2

All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.

All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.

3

My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.

My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.

語族

Verb
undergo
関連
undergoing
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Go Under.' If you go under a doctor's knife for surgery, you 'under-go' surgery.

クイックテスト

The historic building will __________ extensive renovations next year to restore its original beauty.

正解!

正解は: undergo

例文

1

The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.

everyday

The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.

2

All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.

formal

All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.

3

My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.

informal

My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.

4

The chemical compound underwent a significant transformation when heated.

academic

The chemical compound underwent a significant transformation when heated.

5

The corporation is currently undergoing a massive restructuring process.

business

The corporation is currently undergoing a massive restructuring process.

語族

Verb
undergo
関連
undergoing

よく使う組み合わせ

undergo surgery to have a medical operation
undergo a transformation to change completely in form or appearance
undergo training to participate in a teaching or learning process
undergo an inspection to be examined or checked formally
undergo a change to experience a modification

よく使うフレーズ

undergo a change of heart

to change one's opinion or feelings about something

undergo a trial by fire

to experience a very difficult first test of one's abilities

undergo a facelift

to be renovated or improved in appearance (literal or figurative)

よく混同される語

undergo vs undertake

To 'undertake' means to start or commit to a task (active), whereas to 'undergo' means to experience something that happens to you (passive/subjective).

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使い方のコツ

Undergo is often used with nouns representing processes that take time, such as 'restructuring,' 'training,' or 'tests.' It is usually followed by a direct object representing the experience.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'undergo' for purely positive, effortless experiences; however, it usually implies a process of some intensity, difficulty, or necessity.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Go Under.' If you go under a doctor's knife for surgery, you 'under-go' surgery.

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語源

Derived from the Old English 'undergan,' meaning to undermine or to pass under.

文法パターン

Irregular verb: undergo (present), underwent (past), undergone (past participle). Transitive verb: always requires a direct object (e.g., undergo surgery).
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文化的な背景

Frequently used in English-speaking medical and corporate cultures to describe mandatory or life-altering procedures.

クイックテスト

The historic building will __________ extensive renovations next year to restore its original beauty.

正解!

正解は: undergo

academicの関連語

empirical

C1

Empirical refers to information or knowledge acquired by means of observation or experimentation. It distinguishes claims supported by evidence from those based solely on theory, logic, or speculation.

substantially

B2

This adverb describes a change, amount, or difference that is large, important, or considerable in size or value. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to quantify the degree to which something has occurred or shifted.

perspective

B2

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. It often involves the ability to consider a situation from multiple angles to understand its relative importance.

discourse

C1

Discourse refers to the formal and structured exchange of ideas through speech or writing, often within a specific field of study. It encompasses not just the words used, but the underlying social and intellectual frameworks that shape how a topic is discussed.

ambiguous

C1

Describes language, data, or situations that are open to more than one interpretation and lack a single, clear meaning. It is frequently used to identify statements that are vague or confusing because they could be understood in multiple ways.

facilitate

B2

To facilitate means to make an action or a process easier or to help it run more smoothly. It is often used to describe providing the necessary conditions or assistance for a goal to be achieved without taking direct control of the outcome.

diminish

B2

To diminish means to become or make something smaller, weaker, or less important. It is often used to describe a reduction in physical size, abstract value, or intensity over time.

manipulation

C1

Manipulation refers to the skillful handling or controlling of something, often a physical object or data. In a social or psychological context, it often implies influencing others in a clever or unscrupulous way to serve one's own interests.

terminology

B2

Terminology refers to the set of specialized terms, symbols, and expressions used within a specific profession, academic subject, or social group. It provides a precise language that allows experts to communicate complex ideas efficiently within their field.

hypothesis

C1

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. It is a fundamental element of the scientific method, requiring empirical testing to be validated or refuted.

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