concentrated
gb/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
strong because not diluted
A concentrated liquid or product is very strong and often needs water added before use.
用法パターン：
concentrated [liquid/substance/product]; highly concentrated
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse concentrated with concentrate as a noun; concentrated juice is usually made from juice concentrate.
類義語
strong (more general and less exact)
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undiluted (emphasizes that water or another liquid has not been added)
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condensed (often means reduced in volume by removing water)
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potent (emphasizes powerful effect)
対義語
dilute (made weaker by adding liquid)
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weak (low in strength or active ingredient)
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watered-down (informal; weakened by adding water or reducing force)
コロケーション
concentrated juice
|concentrated detergent
|concentrated solution
|concentrated acid
|concentrated formula
|concentrated extract
|concentrated liquid
|highly concentrated
|concentrated dose
|concentrated cleaner
テーマ
food_drink
|products
|chemistry
例文
- This detergent is highly concentrated, so you only need a spoonful.
- The recipe uses concentrated tomato paste for a richer flavor.
- Always follow the safety instructions when handling concentrated acid.
学習者向け例文
- The juice is concentrated, so add water.
- Use less soap; it is concentrated.
adjective
B2
property
2
focused on one aim
A concentrated effort or attention is strong and focused on one thing.
用法パターン：
concentrated [effort/attention/action] on [something]; [attention/effort] is concentrated on [something]
よくある間違い：
Do not usually say “I am concentrated on my work”; say “I am concentrating on my work” or “I am focused on my work.”
類義語
focused (more common for a person's attention)
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intensive (emphasizes strong activity over a limited period)
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sustained (emphasizes continuing without stopping)
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deliberate (emphasizes careful intention)
対義語
unfocused (not clearly directed)
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distracted (unable to give full attention)
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half-hearted (lacking serious effort)
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scattered (spread across too many things)
コロケーション
concentrated effort
|concentrated attention
|concentrated study
|concentrated practice
|concentrated work
|concentrated campaign
|concentrated push
|concentrated look
|concentrated expression
|concentrated focus
テーマ
work
|study
|attention
例文
- The team made a concentrated effort to finish the project before Friday.
- After two weeks of concentrated study, she passed the exam.
- The charity launched a concentrated campaign in the worst-hit neighborhoods.
学習者向け例文
- We need a concentrated effort to solve this problem.
- He gave the task his concentrated attention.
adjective
B2
property
3
mainly in one place
If something is concentrated somewhere, most of it is there.
用法パターン：
[something] is concentrated in/around/among [place/group]; concentrated [population/resources/etc.]
よくある間違い：
Use concentrated in or around for places, and concentrated among for groups; use concentrated on for attention or effort.
類義語
clustered (gathered in groups close together)
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localized (limited to a particular area)
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centered (focused around a central place or group)
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confined (stronger; kept within limits)
対義語
dispersed (spread out over a wider area)
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spread out (simple, everyday opposite)
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evenly distributed (spread in a balanced way)
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scattered (spread irregularly in different places)
コロケーション
concentrated in urban areas
|concentrated along the coast
|wealth is concentrated
|power is concentrated
|population is concentrated
|resources are concentrated
|jobs are concentrated
|damage was concentrated
|industry is concentrated
|rainfall is concentrated
テーマ
place
|society
|distribution
例文
- Most of the country's population is concentrated along the coast.
- Wealth remains highly concentrated among a small number of families.
- The storm damage was concentrated in the northern suburbs.
学習者向け例文
- The shops are concentrated in the city center.
- Many jobs are concentrated in large cities.
adjective
C1
property
4
packed with content
It has a lot packed into a small amount or short time.
用法パターン：
a concentrated [dose/form/version/introduction] of [something]
よくある間違い：
This meaning is usually used with nouns such as dose, form, introduction, course, or version, not to describe a person's attention directly.
類義語
compact (small but containing a lot)
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condensed (shortened while keeping the main content)
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compressed (packed into less space or time)
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intensive (emphasizes a lot of activity in a short time)
対義語
extended (lasting longer or covering more space)
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expanded (made larger or fuller)
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diluted (weakened or made less dense, often figuratively)
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diffuse (spread out and less focused)
コロケーション
concentrated dose
|concentrated form
|concentrated version
|concentrated introduction
|concentrated course
|concentrated burst
|concentrated summary
|concentrated source
|highly concentrated information
|concentrated experience
テーマ
communication
|education
|media
例文
- The weekend seminar is a concentrated introduction to negotiation skills.
- Her short essay is a concentrated dose of sharp political analysis.
- The guide presents the material in a clear, concentrated form.
学習者向け例文
- This short course is a concentrated lesson in grammar.
文法
辞書形
concentrated
IPA
GB/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
音節・強勢
con - cen - trated （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: concentrated
表現
concentrated fire
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd fˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
focused heavy shooting
Heavy shooting aimed at one target or area.
例文
- The soldiers came under concentrated fire as they crossed the bridge.
- Police said the vehicle had been hit by concentrated fire from several directions.
- The defenders directed concentrated fire at the advancing tanks.
concentrated market
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
business
market dominated by few
A market with only a few big sellers.
例文
- Regulators are concerned that a concentrated market can lead to higher prices.
- The merger would create a highly concentrated market for regional banking services.
- Small firms often struggle to compete in such a concentrated market.
concentrated poverty
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd pˈɑvɚti/
fixed phrase
formal
poverty clustered in areas
A situation where many poor people live in the same area.
例文
- The new housing policy aims to reduce concentrated poverty in the city.
- Children in areas of concentrated poverty often have fewer local services.
- Researchers studied how concentrated poverty affects health and education.
concentrated solar power
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd sˈoʊlɚ pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
focused-sunlight power generation
Solar power that uses mirrors to focus sunlight and make heat for electricity.
例文
- Concentrated solar power plants can store heat and generate electricity after sunset.
- The desert site is ideal for concentrated solar power because it has strong, reliable sunlight.
- Several countries are investing in concentrated solar power as part of their renewable energy plans.