preposition
要点前置詞
意味
- 前置詞(《略》perp.)
例文
He concentrated on his study of prepositions.
彼は前置詞の勉強に専念した。
You can omit the preposition in this phrase.
この句では前置詞を省略できる。
However, the preposition+relative pronoun (which) part becomes a relative adverb (where).
しかしながら、前置詞+関係代名詞whichの部分が関係副詞whereとなっています。
語源
英語の原文（Wiktionary）
From Middle English preposicioun, from Old French preposicion, from Latin praepositio, praepositionem, from praepono (“to place before”), equivalent to pre- + position. Compare French préposition. So called because it is placed before the word with which it is phrased, as in a bridge of iron, he comes from town, it is good for food, he escaped by running.
辞書順で近い単語
preparation prepare prepared preposterous prerequisite preschool