facet

側面、一面

さまざまな部分や特徴がある物事の、一つの面。

やさしい英語で： One part of something that has several different parts or features.

• We discussed one facet of the problem.
• The book explores different facets of city life.
• Her kindness is just one facet of her personality.

使い方： facet of something (Trust is an important facet of their relationship.)

類義語： aspect, side

よく使う表現： facet of something, another facet, every facet

ファセット、切子面

宝石をカットして作る、小さく平らな面の一つ。

やさしい英語で： One of the small, flat surfaces cut on a valuable stone.

• Each facet catches the light.
• The diamond has many tiny facets.
• She polished a facet of the ruby.

類義語： face

よく使う表現： diamond facet, polished facet, facet of something

段階、工程

仕事や計画の、一つの段階や工程。

やさしい英語で： One stage or section of a task or project.

• The research facet is nearly complete.
• They finished the planning facet last week.
• Each facet of the project has a separate budget.

類義語： stage, phase, section

よく使う表現： research facet, planning facet, facet of something

関節面、小面

骨などにある、縁がはっきりした小さく滑らかな面。

やさしい英語で： A small, smooth area with clear edges on a bone or another object.

• The bone has a smooth facet.
• Cartilage covers the articular facet.
• The scan showed damage to a joint facet.

類義語： surface

よく使う表現： articular facet, joint facet, smooth facet

ファセットを切る

宝石をカットして小さく平らな面を作る。

やさしい英語で： To cut small, flat surfaces on a valuable stone.

• She learned to facet a gemstone.
• The jeweller faceted the ruby by hand.
• Can you facet this stone without breaking it?

よく使う表現： facet a gemstone, facet a diamond