aspect

側面、面

話題や状況、問題の中の、ある一つの面や特徴。

やさしい英語で： One particular part or feature of a subject, situation, or problem.

• Cost is only one aspect.
• We discussed the social aspects of the plan.
• Which aspect of your work do you enjoy most?

使い方： aspect of something (Safety is an important aspect of the job.)

類義語： part, feature, side

よく使う表現： aspect of something, important aspect, every aspect

観点、見方

ある立場や見方から考えたときの、物事の捉え方。

やさしい英語で： The way something seems when you consider it from a particular point of view.

• From this aspect, the proposal seems sensible.
• The same problem has a different aspect for each family.
• Seen in another aspect, the decision was a success.

類義語： view, perspective

よく使う表現： in one aspect, another aspect, view an aspect

外観、見た目

ある場所や角度から見たときの、物の見た目。

やさしい英語で： The way something looks from a particular place or angle.

• The house had a gloomy aspect.
• In sunlight, the stone takes on a golden aspect.
• From the hill, the town presented a peaceful aspect.

類義語： appearance, look

よく使う表現： gloomy aspect, an unusual aspect, a greenish aspect

アスペクト、相

動作が続いているか、繰り返されるか、完了しているかを示す文法上の性質。

やさしい英語で： A feature of verbs showing whether an action continues, repeats, or is complete.

• This lesson explains aspect.
• The progressive aspect presents an action as continuing.
• Tense and aspect describe different features of a verb.

よく使う表現： progressive aspect, perfect aspect, grammatical aspect