“‘Opposite’ means something that is completely different or on the other side.”
以下は英単語 “opposite” に関するストーリー型学習コンテンツです。まずは大枠の意味を理解して最後の文章で確認しましょう。
主な意味(main meaning)
品詞 | 意味 | 発音記号 (IPA) | 英語例文 |
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形容詞 (adj.) | 正反対の | /ˈɒpəzɪt/ | They have opposite opinions on the matter. |
名詞 (n.) | 反対のもの、人 | /ˈɒpəzɪt/ | She sat on the opposite of the table. |
前置詞 (prep.) | ~の向かいに | /ˈɒpəzɪt/ | The bank is opposite the post office. |
副詞 (adv.) | 反対側に | /ˈɒpəzɪt/ | He lives opposite. |
語源(etymology)
「opposite」はラテン語「oppositus(向かい合った、反対の)」が語源で、”ob-“(対して)と “ponere”(置く)から来ており、「向かい合って置かれている」イメージ。
類義語(synonyms)
類義語 | 例文 |
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contrary | His actions were contrary to his words. |
reverse | The reverse side of the coin is scratched. |
opposing | They have opposing views about politics. |
antithetical | Her beliefs are antithetical to mine. |
contradictory | His statements are contradictory. |
反義語(antonyms)
反義語 | 例文 |
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same | We wore the same dress to the party. |
similar | Their ideas are very similar. |
コロケーション(collocations)
コロケーション | 例文 |
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opposite direction | They ran in opposite directions. |
opposite side | The bus stop is on the opposite side of the road. |
opposite effect | Too much medicine can have the opposite effect. |
directly opposite | He lives directly opposite our house. |
complete opposite | She is the complete opposite of her sister. |
2項表現(binomials)
2項表現 | 例文 |
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black and white | This issue isn’t just black and white. |
right and wrong | Kids must learn the difference between right and wrong. |
英語ストーリー(english story)
Title: “The Opposite Approach”
Tom and Lisa worked at the same company but had completely opposite personalities. Tom was quiet and liked to work alone, while Lisa was outgoing and loved team projects. One day, their manager gave them a task to complete together: designing a new marketing plan for their product.
At first, they struggled. Lisa wanted to have meetings every day, but Tom thought that was unnecessary. Their ideas were often contrary. Lisa suggested bright colors and loud slogans; Tom preferred a simple and professional look. It felt like everything they said was the opposite of the other’s idea.
But after a week, something changed. They decided to sit opposite each other in the office and truly listen. Tom began to understand Lisa’s creative energy, and Lisa saw the value in Tom’s careful planning. By combining their opposing styles, they created a plan that surprised everyone.
Their manager praised the result, saying, “You both are so different, but together, you made something great.” From that day on, Tom and Lisa learned that sometimes, the best ideas come from the complete opposite.
和訳
タイトル:「正反対のアプローチ」
トムとリサは同じ会社で働いていたが、性格はまったくの正反対だった。トムは静かで一人で仕事をするのが好きだったが、リサは社交的でチームプロジェクトが大好きだった。ある日、上司が二人に、新しい製品のマーケティングプランを一緒に作る課題を出した。
最初はうまくいかなかった。リサは毎日会議をしたがったが、トムはそれが無駄だと思っていた。彼らの意見はいつも反対だった。リサは明るい色と派手なスローガンを提案し、トムはシンプルでプロフェッショナルなデザインを好んだ。お互いの意見はすべて正反対のように感じられた。
しかし、一週間後に変化があった。彼らは向かい合って座り、本当に相手の話を聞くことにした。トムはリサの創造的なエネルギーを理解し始め、リサはトムの慎重な計画の価値を認めた。正反対のスタイルを組み合わせたことで、皆を驚かせるプランが完成した。
上司は結果を称賛し、「あなたたちはまったく違うけど、一緒になると素晴らしいものができる」と言った。その日から、トムとリサは、時には正反対の意見からこそ最高のアイデアが生まれることを学んだ。
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