recitation
gb/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
action
1
saying something aloud from memory
Saying a text out loud, often from memory.
用法パターン：
recitation of [text]
よくある間違い：
Often confused with citation (a reference to a source).
類義語
rote repetition (Emphasizes repeating without deep understanding.)
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memorized speech (Highlights that the words are learned in advance.)
対義語
improvisation (Speaking without a prepared text or memorization.)
コロケーション
a recitation of a poem
|a recitation of the Lord's Prayer
|memorize for recitation
|oral recitation
|a perfect recitation
|a stumbling recitation
|practice recitation
|recitation skills
|recitation competition
|recitation from memory
テーマ
education
|language
|performance
例文
- Her recitation of the poem was clear and confident.
- The children practiced their recitation every afternoon.
- He forgot a line during the recitation and had to start again.
学習者向け例文
- I have a recitation tomorrow in class.
- She practiced her recitation at home.
名詞
C1
event
2
public performance of spoken text
A public event where someone reads or says a text aloud.
用法パターン：
a recitation of [poems/stories] (at/in [place])
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse with recital, which is especially common for music performances.
類義語
reading (More general; may not imply memorization or performance style.)
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performance (Broader; can include acting or staging beyond spoken delivery.)
対義語
silent reading (Reading to yourself rather than aloud for an audience.)
コロケーション
a poetry recitation
|a dramatic recitation
|a public recitation
|an evening recitation
|a recitation performance
|a recitation at the festival
|a recitation by a guest speaker
|a recitation of Shakespeare
|a recitation of excerpts
|attend a recitation
テーマ
arts
|performance
|culture
例文
- The library hosted a recitation of classic poems.
- Her recitation of the monologue brought the audience to tears.
- We went to an outdoor recitation in the park.
学習者向け例文
- We watched a recitation at school.
- He gave a recitation on stage.
名詞
C1
event
3
class meeting for oral answers
A class meeting where students give spoken answers or practice material.
用法パターン：
in/at recitation; a recitation for [course]
よくある間違い：
In many universities, recitation is separate from lecture; learners may assume it means a performance.
類義語
discussion section (Common university term; emphasizes discussion more than reciting.)
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tutorial (Often smaller-group teaching; not necessarily based on reciting.)
対義語
lecture (Mainly one-way teaching rather than student participation.)
コロケーション
go to recitation
|miss recitation
|recitation section
|recitation class
|weekly recitation
|math recitation
|chemistry recitation
|recitation instructor
|recitation leader
|recitation attendance
テーマ
education
|university
例文
- We cover problem sets in recitation on Fridays.
- She missed recitation, so she didn’t know about the quiz.
- Ask the TA during recitation if you’re stuck on the homework.
学習者向け例文
- I have recitation after the lecture.
- Recitation helps me practice the problems.
名詞
formal
C2
abstract
4
formal listing of facts or terms
A formal list of details in speech or writing.
用法パターン：
a recitation of [facts/events/terms]
よくある間違い：
In this sense, recitation does not mean a performance; it means a detailed listing.
類義語
account (More general; may include interpretation, not just listing.)
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statement (Neutral term; does not always imply a detailed list.)
対義語
summary (A condensed version rather than a detailed listing.)
コロケーション
a recitation of facts
|a recitation of events
|a recitation of terms
|a lengthy recitation
|a detailed recitation
|a brief recitation
|a recitation in the contract
|a recitation in the report
|a recitation of the background
|mere recitation
テーマ
writing
|law
|business
例文
- The report began with a recitation of the key facts.
- The judge rejected the motion as a mere recitation of allegations.
- The contract includes a recitation of the parties’ responsibilities.
文法
辞書形
recitation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
re - cit - a - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: recitation
- Plural: recitation, recitations
表現
recitation class
1/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən klˈæs/
fixed phrase
class focused on oral practice
A class where students say answers or practice material aloud.
例文
- The course has two lectures and one recitation class each week.
- In recitation class, students present their solutions at the board.
- The teacher used recitation class to review the chapter.
recitation section
1/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən sˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
small class linked to lecture
A small class where you practice what you learned in lecture.
例文
- My recitation section meets on Wednesdays with the TA.
- You can switch to a different recitation section if there’s space.
- We solve extra problems in recitation section after the lecture.