simulation
gb/sˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
英語
~ 4400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
action
1
Imitation of a real process
An activity or program that copies how something works in real life, used for practice or learning.
用法パターン：
a simulation of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'simulation' with 'stimulus' because both can be used in science contexts.
類義語
modeling (Focuses on building a representation, often mathematical or structural, rather than the act of running it.)
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reproduction (Suggests making a copy, but less about interactive practice.)
対義語
reality (The actual situation or event, not an imitation.)
コロケーション
flight simulation
|computer simulation
|war simulation
|training simulation
|driving simulation
テーマ
science
|education
|technology
例文
- The flight simulation helped the pilots practice emergency landings.
- They ran a computer simulation to predict climate changes.
- The military uses war simulations to prepare soldiers for combat.
- A driving simulation can help new drivers learn safely.
- Medical students practiced surgery on a virtual reality simulation.
学習者向け例文
- The pilot uses a flight simulation to train.
- We did a computer simulation in science class.
- The game is a simulation of farming.
- Doctors use a simulation to practice operations.
名詞
B2
action
2
Imitation to mislead
When someone pretends to have something or feel something to trick others.
用法パターン：
simulation of [an illness/emotion]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'role-play' for training, but here the purpose is deception.
類義語
feigning (Strongly implies intentional deception.)
|
pretending (More general and can be playful as well as deceptive.)
対義語
genuineness (The quality of being real and not faked.)
コロケーション
simulation of illness
|simulation of emotion
|simulation of injury
テーマ
psychology
|social behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- His simulation of illness got him out of work.
- The actor's simulation of anger was very convincing.
- They accused her of the simulation of injury to avoid the race.
学習者向け例文
- He made a simulation of being sick.
- She used simulation of pain to get help.
- The student did a simulation of sadness to get attention.
文法
表現
computer simulation
1/kəmpjˈutɚ sˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Process imitation with computers
Using a computer to copy and study how something works in real life.
例文
- They used computer simulation to model the spread of the disease.
- Computer simulations can save time and money in engineering.
driving simulation
1/dɹˈaɪvɪŋ sˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Vehicle driving practice model
A program or machine that copies how driving works so people can practice safely.
例文
- Driving simulations are used in schools to teach safe driving skills.
- She improved her reaction time through driving simulation training.
flight simulation
1/flˈaɪt sˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Aircraft operation imitation for training
A computer program or machine that copies how flying an aircraft works, used for practice.
例文
- Flight simulation is essential for pilot training.
- She spent hours in flight simulation before her first solo flight.
war simulation
1/wˈɔɹ sˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Military conflict imitation exercise
A practice activity that copies how a war might happen, used by soldiers and planners.
例文
- War simulations help armies prepare for different situations.
- The exercise was a large-scale war simulation involving multiple countries.