simulation

シミュレーション、模擬実験

現実の仕組みや状況を再現し、起こることを試したり予測したりするモデル。

やさしい英語で： A model of a real system or situation used to test or predict what will happen.

• The simulation predicts tomorrow’s weather.
• We ran several simulations of the new engine.
• This computer simulation models traffic across the city.

使い方： simulation of something (The simulation of traffic predicted long delays.)

類義語： model

よく使う表現： computer simulation, run a simulation, simulation of something

再現、シミュレーション

実際の出来事がどのように見えるかを示すために作った再現。

やさしい英語で： A made-up version of a real event, created to show what it would look like.

• We watched a simulation of the landing.
• The school held a fire simulation.
• This simulation shows how the accident happened.

使い方： simulation of something (We watched a simulation of a rescue.)

類義語： recreation, imitation

よく使う表現： simulation of something, realistic simulation, emergency simulation

シミュレーション、模擬

研究や試験のために、物の働きや出来事の進み方をまねること。

やさしい英語で： The activity of copying how something works or happens so it can be studied or tested.

• Simulation helps engineers test their designs.
• The team used simulation to study airflow.
• Extensive simulation reduced the need for physical tests.

類義語： modeling

よく使う表現： through simulation, simulation testing, numerical simulation