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about (EN)
前置詞、副詞、形容詞

前置詞 “about”

about
  1. に関して
    She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
  2. を取り囲んで
    Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
  3. に散らばって
    Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

副詞 “about”

about (more/most)
  1. I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
  2. 四方に
    Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
  3. あちこちに
    As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
  4. 行き来して
    The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
  5. ぶらぶらして(目的なく動き回っている様子)
    The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
  6. 向きを変えて(反対方向を向くか、別の視点から考えること)
    Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

形容詞 “about”

基本形 about、非段階的
  1. 外出して(家やベッドに拘束されていない状態)
    After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
  2. 目立って(現在存在していて、注目されている状態)
    Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
  3. 近くに(周囲のエリアに存在する可能性が高い)
    The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
  4. まさに起ころうとして(非常に近い将来に何かが起こるか、何かを始める準備ができている状態)
    She's about to start her piano lesson.