circumstance
gb/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/ us/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
B1
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
A fact or condition influencing something
Something that affects what happens in a situation.
用法パターン：
[something] is due to/depends on [circumstance]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'circumstance' with 'environment'. 'Circumstance' focuses on specific conditions or facts influencing an event, not the general surroundings.
類義語
situation (More general; refers to the overall set of conditions without emphasizing individual factors.)
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condition (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to a physical or legal state.)
対義語
irrelevance (Indicates something having no effect or connection to the matter at hand.)
コロケーション
under the circumstances
|due to circumstances
|change of circumstances
|in certain circumstances
テーマ
daily life
|society
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting was postponed.
- Her success was partly the result of favorable circumstances.
- In these circumstances, it would be wise to wait.
学習者向け例文
- The game was canceled because of bad circumstances.
- We could not go because of the circumstances.
- He lost his job due to new circumstances.
名詞
B1
entity
2
A specific event detail
A small fact or event that is part of a bigger situation.
用法パターン：
[circumstance] of [event]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'reasons'. 'Circumstances' are descriptive facts, not justifications.
類義語
detail (Focuses more on small pieces of information rather than the broader context.)
コロケーション
strange circumstances
|mysterious circumstances
|tragic circumstances
テーマ
daily life
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The police are investigating the circumstances of his disappearance.
- She described the circumstances in which they first met.
- The exact circumstances remain unclear.
学習者向け例文
- Tell me the circumstances of the accident.
- I don't know the circumstances of his trip.
- The police asked about the circumstances of the crime.
名詞
formal
B2
entity
3
A person's life situation
The way someone lives, especially how much money they have.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'circumstances' (life conditions) with 'environment' (surroundings). The former is more about economic and social state.
類義語
status (Refers more broadly to social position, not just material conditions.)
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position (General term for someone's current situation in life.)
対義語
prosperity (Indicates wealth and good conditions, opposite to poor or modest circumstances.)
コロケーション
modest circumstances
|improved circumstances
|reduced circumstances
テーマ
society
|economics
|daily_life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He grew up in modest circumstances but worked hard to succeed.
- Her financial circumstances changed after she lost her job.
- They found themselves in reduced circumstances after the war.
学習者向け例文
- She lives in good circumstances now.
- He grew up in poor circumstances.
- Their circumstances got better last year.
文法
辞書形
circumstance
IPA
GB/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
US/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
音節・強勢
cir - cum - stance （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
活用形
Noun
- Base: circumstance
- Plural: circumstance, circumstances
関連語
Forms
circumstances
noun
Related words
circumstantial
adjective
Advanced or less common
circumstantially
adverb
表現
change of circumstances
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
An alteration in conditions affecting something or someone’s life
When something important changes in a situation or in someone’s life.
例文
- A change of circumstances forced them to move.
- She asked for help after a sudden change of circumstances.
due to unforeseen circumstances
1/dˈu tə ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
Because of unexpected events or conditions
Because something happened that was not planned or expected.
例文
- The flight was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the concert will be rescheduled.
in any circumstances
1/ˈɪn ˈɛni sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
In every possible situation
In all situations, no matter what happens.
例文
- You should not open this door in any circumstances.
- He refuses to lie in any circumstances.
in/under no circumstances
1/ɪŋˈʌndɚ nˈoʊ sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
Never allowed in any situation
Used to say something must never happen or be done.
例文
- Under no circumstances should you touch that switch.
- In no circumstances will we accept violence.
under the circumstances
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
Given the situation that exists
Considering what has happened or is happening.
例文
- Under the circumstances, I think we did well.
- It was the best decision we could make under the circumstances.