office

事務所、オフィス

人が主に机に向かって仕事をする部屋や建物。

やさしい英語で： A room or building where people do work, usually at desks.

• She works in an office.
• Our offices are on the second floor.
• I left my keys at the office.

類義語： workplace

よく使う表現： office building, in the office, office worker

公職、官職

政府での正式な役職。特に選挙で選ばれるもの。

やさしい英語で： An official job in government, especially one that people vote to choose someone for.

• She decided to run for office.
• The new mayor took office in June.
• He held office for only one term.

使い方： run for office (She plans to run for office next year.); in office (The president has been in office for two years.)

類義語： position, post

よく使う表現： run for office, hold office, take office

役職、職

決まった仕事や責任を伴う地位や役割。

やさしい英語で： A job or role that gives someone particular duties and responsibility.

• The office of treasurer is vacant.
• He accepted the office and its responsibilities.
• Members elect someone to each office annually.

使い方： the office of someone (She was appointed to the office of treasurer.)

類義語： position, post

よく使う表現： office of treasurer, hold an office, vacant office

斡旋、仲介

合意を助けたり、人を引き合わせたりするための手助け。

やさしい英語で： Help that someone provides, especially by arranging an agreement or introducing people.

• The ambassador offered his good offices.
• Talks resumed through the good offices of a neutral country.
• Her good offices helped the two families reach an agreement.

使い方： through the good offices of someone (We met through the good offices of a mutual friend.)

類義語： assistance, service

よく使う表現： good office, friendly office