occupation
gb/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
A2
英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
A person's main job or profession
The work someone does to earn money.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s occupation
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'occupation' with 'hobby'. 'Occupation' refers to paid work, not activities done for fun.
類義語
profession (Often refers to jobs requiring specialized education or training.)
|
job (More general and informal term for any work someone does.)
対義語
unemployment (The state of not having paid work.)
コロケーション
choose an occupation
|full-time occupation
|skilled occupation
|change occupation
|state your occupation
テーマ
business
|daily life
|employment
|work
例文
- Teaching is a very rewarding occupation.
- His occupation as a software developer keeps him busy.
- Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form.
- She is considering changing her occupation to nursing.
学習者向け例文
- My occupation is teacher.
- He has a new occupation in the city.
- Her occupation is nurse.
- What is your occupation?
名詞
B1
state
2
Control of a place by force or settlement
When people or an army take control of a place and use it.
用法パターン：
occupation of [a place]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'visit'. 'Occupation' implies control, not just presence.
類義語
control (General term for having power over a place.)
|
takeover (Informal term for gaining control, often in business but also in territory.)
対義語
liberation (The act of freeing a place from control by others.)
コロケーション
military occupation
|foreign occupation
|occupation forces
|end of occupation
テーマ
politics
|military
|law
例文
- The city suffered greatly during the enemy's occupation.
- The occupation of the building lasted for two weeks.
- They protested against the military occupation of their land.
学習者向け例文
- The army ended its occupation of the town.
- There was a long occupation by foreign soldiers.
- People fought against the occupation.
名詞
B2
entity
3
Activity that fills time or attention
Something you do that takes up your time and attention.
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse this with 'profession'. Here it can be unpaid and for pleasure.
類義語
pursuit (More formal; often used for hobbies or interests.)
|
activity (General term for something done for a purpose or enjoyment.)
対義語
idleness (The state of doing nothing.)
コロケーション
leisure occupation
|main occupation
|childhood occupation
テーマ
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Gardening is her favorite occupation in the summer.
- His main occupation these days is reading history books.
- Looking after her grandchildren has become her full-time occupation.
学習者向け例文
- Reading is my main occupation now.
- He has no occupation in the winter.
- Her new occupation is painting pictures.
文法
辞書形
occupation
IPA
GB/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
oc - cu - pa - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (pa)
活用形
Noun
- Base: occupation
- Plural: occupation, occupations
関連語
Forms
occupations
noun
Core family
Related words
occupant
noun B1
occupier
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unoccupied
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
表現
military occupation
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Control of an area by military forces
When an army controls another country or area after fighting.
例文
- The country was under military occupation for five years.
- Military occupation often leads to strict rules and curfews.
take up an occupation
1/tˈeɪk ˈʌp ən ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Start doing a job or profession
To start working in a job or profession.
例文
- After university, she took up an occupation as a graphic designer.
- He decided to take up an occupation in the healthcare field.
under occupation
1/ˈʌndɚ ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Controlled by an outside force or authority
When another group or country controls your land or area.
例文
- The town was under occupation during the war.
- People living under occupation often face many restrictions.