privilege
gb/pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ us/pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
B1
英語
~ 3000
kiváltság, előjog, jogi mentesség, jogi kiváltság, előnyben részesít, kedvezményez
名詞
B1
1
用法パターン：
[someone] has the privilege of [doing something]
Education is considered a privilege in many parts of the world.
Az oktatás a világ sok részén kiváltságnak számít.
Only members of the club have the privilege of using the private pool.
Csak a klub tagjainak van meg az a kiváltságuk, hogy használhatják a privát medencét.
Voting is both a right and a privilege in a democracy.
With great privilege comes great responsibility.
He abused his privilege as a manager to access private files.
学習者向け例文
Going to school is a privilege in some countries.
Egyes országokban kiváltság iskolába járni.
I have the privilege to speak at the meeting.
Abban a kiváltságban van részem, hogy felszólalhatok az értekezleten.
Only teachers have the privilege to enter this room.
Driving is a privilege, not a right.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'privilege' with 'right'. A 'right' is something everyone should have, while a 'privilege' is special and can be taken away.
意味
special right or benefit
コロケーション
special privilege
|legal privilege
|enjoy a privilege
|grant a privilege
|abuse a privilege
類義語
advantage (A general benefit; may not imply exclusivity as strongly as 'privilege'.)
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entitlement (Implies an official or legal right, often with a sense of expectation.)
対義語
disadvantage (The opposite condition of having fewer benefits or rights.)
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restriction (A limitation or rule that removes certain rights or freedoms.)
テーマ
society
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
定義
A special right or benefit that only some people have.
A right, advantage, or benefit granted to a particular person or group, often not enjoyed by others.
名詞
B2
FORMAL
2
用法パターン：
[someone] claims privilege over [information]
The lawyer cited attorney-client privilege to refuse answering the question.
Az ügyvéd az ügyvédi titoktartásra hivatkozva megtagadta a kérdés megválaszolását.
Diplomats enjoy certain privileges under international law.
A diplomaták a nemzetközi jog alapján bizonyos kiváltságokat és mentességeket élveznek.
The witness claimed privilege and did not reveal the source.
Journalists sometimes argue for reporter's privilege to protect their sources.
学習者向け例文
The lawyer used attorney-client privilege to stay silent.
Az ügyvéd az ügyvédi titoktartásra hivatkozva hallgatott.
Diplomats have legal privileges in other countries.
A diplomatáknak más országokban bizonyos jogi mentességeik vannak.
She claimed privilege and did not answer the question.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with general 'benefit'. In law, 'privilege' here means protection from revealing information, not a reward.
意味
legal immunity from disclosure
コロケーション
attorney-client privilege
|diplomatic privilege
|claim privilege
|waive privilege
類義語
immunity (Legal protection from penalties or obligations; broader than 'privilege'.)
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exemption (Freedom from an obligation; may apply beyond legal testimony.)
対義語
obligation to testify (The opposite situation where one must give information in court.)
テーマ
law
|communication
定義
A legal rule that allows someone to keep certain information secret in court.
A special legal right that protects someone from having to give evidence, answer questions, or share certain information in court or other legal settings.
動詞
C1
FORMAL
3
用法パターン：
to privilege [someone/something] over [someone/something else]
The new policy privileges local suppliers over foreign ones.
Az új szabályozás a helyi beszállítókat részesíti előnyben a külföldiekkel szemben.
Some teaching methods privilege theory over practice.
Egyes tanítási módszerek az elméletet részesítik előnyben a gyakorlattal szemben.
The system privileges those who can afford higher education.
学習者向け例文
The rules privilege rich people.
A szabályok a gazdagokat részesítik előnyben.
This school privileges sports over art.
Ez az iskola a sportot részesíti előnyben a művészettel szemben.
The company privileges experience over education.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this verb form with the noun; as a verb it means to give priority or advantage, not just to have one.
意味
grant special rights
コロケーション
privilege certain groups
|privilege one view over another
類義語
favor (To show preference toward someone; less formal than 'privilege'.)
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advantage (To put someone in a better position; can be more neutral.)
対義語
disadvantage (To put someone in a worse position compared to others.)
テーマ
society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
定義
To give someone a special right or benefit that others do not have.
To grant someone a special right, benefit, or advantage not available to others.
文法
辞書形
privilege
IPA
GB/pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
US/pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
音節・強勢
priv - ilege （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (priv)
活用形
Noun
- Base: privilege
- Plural: privilege, privileges
Verb
- Base: privilege
- 3rd Person Singular: privileges
- Present Participle: privileging
- Past: privileged
関連語
Forms
privileges
noun
privileging
verb
privileged
verb
Negative and opposite forms
underprivileged
adjective
unprivileged
adjective
Advanced or less common
overprivileged
adjective
表現
check your privilege
1/t͡ʃˈɛk jˈʊɹ pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
informal
acknowledge your advantages
To think about how your life is easier because of your background or position, especially before judging others.
例文
- Before you complain about the service, check your privilege.
- He told her to check her privilege when she dismissed the struggles of others.
with privilege comes responsibility
2/wˈɪθ pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ kˈʌmz ɹispˌɑnsɪbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
rights bring obligations
If you have special rights, you also have important duties.
例文
- As a leader, she knows that with privilege comes responsibility.
- With privilege comes responsibility—use your position to help others.
count your blessings
1/kˈaʊnt jˈʊɹ blˈɛsɪŋz/
idiom
informal
be thankful for what you have
To think about and be happy for the good things in your life.
例文
- Even though you lost your job, count your blessings—you still have your health and family.
- She likes to count her blessings every morning before starting work.
count your blessings
2/kˈaʊnt jˈʊɹ blˈɛsɪŋz/
idiom
Be grateful for what you have
To think about the good things in your life and be thankful for them.
例文
- Whenever I feel sad, I try to count my blessings.
- Instead of complaining, count your blessings.