基礎英語2 25/1/9(木) with 前置詞
The preposition “with” has various meanings depending on the context. Below are its key meanings with example sentences:
脈によって様々な意味を持つ。以下はその主な意味と例文である：
1. Together with / Accompanied by 〜と一緒に／伴って Meaning: Indicates being in the company of someone or something.
Example Sentences:
I went to the movies with my friends.
(I was accompanied by my friends.)
She lives with her parents.
(She shares a residence with her parents.)
2. Using / By means of を使って／～によって
Meaning: Denotes the instrument or means used to do something.
Example Sentences:
He wrote the letter with a pen.
(The pen was the instrument he used to write.)
She fixed the table with a screwdriver.
(The screwdriver was the tool she used.)
3. Having / Possessing 持つ／所有する
Meaning: Refers to someone or something possessing a specific feature or quality.
Example Sentences:
The boy with blue eyes smiled at me.
(The boy who has blue eyes.)
A car with tinted windows is parked outside.
(A car that has tinted windows.)
4. In relation to / Regarding に関連して／に関して
Meaning: Refers to a connection or association with something.
Example Sentences:
I need to discuss something with you.
(I need to talk to you about something.)
She’s satisfied with the results.
(She is happy regarding the results.)
5. In the manner of / Accompanying の要領で／伴って
Meaning: Describes the way something is done or the accompanying state.
Example Sentences:
He greeted us with a smile.
(He smiled while greeting us.)
The soup was served with bread.
(The soup came accompanied by bread.)
6. Due to / Because of 〜のために／のために
Meaning: Indicates the cause or reason.
Example Sentences:
With all this noise, I can’t concentrate.
(The noise is preventing concentration.)
She’s struggling with a cold.
(Her cold is causing her difficulty.)
7. In support of / On the side of -, を支持する／の側で
Meaning: Shows allegiance or agreement.
Example Sentences:
I’m with you on this decision.
(I support your decision.)
Who’s with me?
(Who agrees with me?)
8. Alongside (Time or Change) 並行して（時間または変化）
Meaning: Denotes accompanying change or progression over time.
Example Sentences:
With time, things will get better.
(As time passes, things will improve.)
The economy grows with innovation.
(The economy grows alongside innovation.)
Summary
“With” is a versatile preposition used in many contexts to describe relationships, tools, possession, cause, support, and more. Understanding its meaning depends on the specific sentence or scenario.
関係、道具、所有、原因、サポートなどを表すために、多くの文脈で使われる万能な前置詞です。その意味を理解するかどうかは、特定の文やシナリオによって異なります。
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preposition /ˌprepəˈzɪʃən/ 前置詞
with /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ ～と一緒に、～を使って、～について、～によって
various /ˈvɛəriəs/ 様々な
meanings /ˈmiːnɪŋz/ 意味（複数形）
depending /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/ ～に依存して、～に応じて
context /ˈkɒntɛkst/ 文脈、状況
together with /təˈɡɛðər wɪð/ ～と一緒に
accompanied by /əˈkʌmpənid baɪ/ ～を伴って
indicates /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/ 示す、意味する
company /ˈkʌmpəni/ 同伴、会社
instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/ 道具、器具
by means of /baɪ miːnz ʌv/ ～を使って、～によって
possessing /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/ 所有している
specific /spəˈsɪfɪk/ 特定の
quality /ˈkwɒlɪti/ 質、特性
relation to /rɪˈleɪʃən tə/ ～との関係
regarding /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/ ～に関して
accompanying /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/ 付随する
state /steɪt/ 状態
due to /djuː tə/ ～が原因で、～のために
cause /kɔːz/ 原因
reason /ˈriːzən/ 理由
allegiance /əˈliːdʒəns/ 忠誠
agreement /əˈɡriːmənt/ 合意
alongside /əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd/ ～と並んで
progression /prəˈɡrɛʃən/ 進行、発展
over time /ˈəʊvər taɪm/ 時間とともに
versatile /ˈvɜːrsətl/ 多用途の、万能の
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ 説明する、描写する
relationships /ˌrɪleɪʃənˈʃɪps/ 関係（複数形）
tools /tuːlz/ 道具（複数形）
possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ 所有
cause /kɔːz/ 原因
support /səˈpɔːrt/ 支持
scenario /səˈnɑːrioʊ/ 状況、場面
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