英語

establishment

gb/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/ us/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
B1 英語
~ 2000
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

A business or organization

A business or place where people work or provide services.

用法パターン: [someone] runs/owns/works at [an establishment]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'establishment' with 'building'. A building is the physical structure; an establishment is the business or organization within it.
類義語
business (General term for a commercial enterprise; 'establishment' can also refer to non-commercial organizations.) | institution (More formal and often refers to large or long-standing organizations.)
対義語
closure (Refers to the act of shutting down a business or organization.)
コロケーション
run an establishment |well-known establishment |local establishment |own an establishment
テーマ
business |society |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • They opened a new Italian restaurant, a charming little establishment downtown.
  • The hotel is a family-run establishment with a long history.
  • Several local establishments have closed due to rising rents.
学習者向け例文
  • I work in a small coffee establishment.
  • This establishment sells fresh bread.
  • They own a large hotel establishment.
名詞 B2 action
2

The act of starting something

The start or creation of something like a company, law, or system.

用法パターン: the establishment of [something]
類義語
creation (General term for bringing something into existence; 'establishment' often implies formal or official creation.) | founding (Commonly used for institutions and organizations; more historical tone.)
対義語
abolition (Refers to the complete ending or removal of something established.)
コロケーション
the establishment of a company |the establishment of rules |official establishment
テーマ
society |law |history |business |work |politics
例文
  • The establishment of the new school was celebrated by the community.
  • He played a key role in the establishment of the charity.
  • The treaty led to the establishment of new trade agreements.
学習者向け例文
  • The establishment of the park took five years.
  • She worked for the establishment of new laws.
  • The company celebrated the establishment of its first office.
名詞 B2 entity
3

The dominant power group

The people who have power and control in politics, business, etc.

用法パターン: the [political/military/etc.] establishment
類義語
elite (Refers to people with power and privilege; 'establishment' suggests institutional control.) | ruling class (Implies social and economic dominance; more sociological tone.)
対義語
outsiders (People who are not part of the dominant group or power structure.)
コロケーション
challenge the establishment |political establishment |military establishment
テーマ
politics |society |business |relationships
例文
  • He is known for challenging the political establishment.
  • The cultural establishment resisted the new art movement.
  • Many young voters feel disconnected from the establishment.
学習者向け例文
  • She wants to fight the political establishment.
  • The military establishment has much power.
  • They do not trust the current establishment.
文法
辞書形
establishment
IPA
GB/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
US/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
音節・強勢
es - tab - lish - ment (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tab)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: establishment
  • Plural: establishment, establishments
関連語
Forms
establishments noun
Core family
establish verb B1 established adjective
Related words
reestablish verb
Negative and opposite forms
unestablished adjective
表現

challenge the establishment

1
/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ ðə ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
fixed phrase

To oppose those in power

To try to change or fight against the people who have control in society.

例文
  • Her campaign promises to challenge the establishment.
  • Artists often challenge the establishment through their work.

establishment clause

1
/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt klˈɔz/
fixed phrase technical

Law against state religion

A part of U.S. law that says the government cannot create an official religion.

例文
  • The case was decided based on the Establishment Clause.
  • The Establishment Clause is part of the First Amendment.

the Establishment

1
/ðə ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
fixed phrase

The ruling power group

The people who have power and control in society, especially in politics and business.

例文
  • Many activists are working to challenge the Establishment.
  • The Establishment resisted changes to the law.

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