B2 verb ニュートラル

unify

/ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪ/

To bring separate parts, groups, or entities together to form a single, cohesive unit or whole. It involves creating harmony or a common purpose among diverse elements.

例文

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1

We need to unify our efforts if we want to finish cleaning the house quickly.

We must work together as one team to complete the housework faster.

2

The leader's primary goal was to unify the fragmented political parties under a single platform.

The leader aimed to bring the divided political groups together into one organization.

3

Let's unify our snack piles into one big bowl for the movie night.

Let's put all our snacks together in one place for the movie.

語族

名詞
unification
Verb
unify
形容詞
unified
関連
unity
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'unicycle' (one wheel) or a 'unicorn' (one horn). The prefix 'uni-' always means 'one,' so 'unify' means 'to make into one.'

クイックテスト

The new president hoped to _______ the nation after a very divisive election.

正解!

正解は: unify

例文

1

We need to unify our efforts if we want to finish cleaning the house quickly.

everyday

We must work together as one team to complete the housework faster.

2

The leader's primary goal was to unify the fragmented political parties under a single platform.

formal

The leader aimed to bring the divided political groups together into one organization.

3

Let's unify our snack piles into one big bowl for the movie night.

informal

Let's put all our snacks together in one place for the movie.

4

Historians examine the factors that helped unify the various city-states during the Renaissance.

academic

Scholars study what caused the different independent cities to become one nation.

5

The CEO implemented a new strategy to unify the branding across all international branches.

business

The executive started a plan to make the company's image the same in every country.

語族

名詞
unification
Verb
unify
形容詞
unified
関連
unity

よく使う組み合わせ

unify a country to bring a divided nation together
unify the ranks to ensure everyone in a group is working toward the same goal
unify diverse groups to bring different types of people together
unify scientific theories to combine different scientific ideas into one system
unify under a leader to become a single group following one person

よく使うフレーズ

unify into one

to merge several things into a single entity

unify for a cause

to come together to support a specific goal

unify the front

to present a single, coordinated appearance or position

よく混同される語

unify vs unite

Unite is more common in general speech, while unify often implies a more formal or structural process of making things into a single unit.

unify vs uniform

Uniform is an adjective meaning 'the same' or a noun for clothing; unify is the verb meaning the action of making things one.

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使い方のコツ

Unify is frequently used in political, historical, or scientific contexts where different parts are being brought together systematically. It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually takes a direct object.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'unify' for physical connections like 'unify the two cables,' where 'connect' or 'join' is more appropriate. Unify suggests a more abstract or organizational coming-together.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'unicycle' (one wheel) or a 'unicorn' (one horn). The prefix 'uni-' always means 'one,' so 'unify' means 'to make into one.'

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語源

Derived from the Late Latin 'unificare', which combines 'unus' (one) and 'facere' (to make).

文法パターン

Transitive verb: Subject + unify + Object Often used in the passive voice (e.g., 'The two kingdoms were unified'). Can be followed by the preposition 'into' (e.g., 'unify several departments into one').
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文化的な背景

The term is heavily associated with 19th-century history, specifically the Unification of Germany and the Unification of Italy.

クイックテスト

The new president hoped to _______ the nation after a very divisive election.

正解!

正解は: unify

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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