overlaps
重なる
解説 Definition
overlaps は overlap（重なる、重ねる）の三人称単数現在形、または名詞 overlap の複数形です。ここでは、物や範囲、予定などが一部同じ場所や時間にかかる意味で使われます。
As a verb, “overlaps” means that one thing partly covers, occupies, or shares the same space, time, or subject area as another. It is also the plural form of the noun “overlap,” referring to instances or areas of partial coincidence.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
overlaps は原形 overlap に -s を付けた形で、動詞なら三人称単数現在、名詞なら複数形です。発音は /ˌoʊvərˈlæps/ で、語末は /ps/。over「上に」+ lap「一部をかぶせる」と分け、「A overlaps B」「overlaps with a meeting」のように一部分が重なる場面で覚えます。
See overlaps as over plus lap: one edge lies partly over another. It is formed by adding -s to overlap. As a verb, it is the third-person singular present form, as in “The red circle overlaps the blue one.” As a noun, it is the plural, meaning several areas or instances of shared space, time, or content. Pronounce the ending /ps/, not as an extra syllable. Remember the patterns overlaps with and overlaps several areas to connect the physical picture with schedules and abstract subjects.
例文
The red circle overlaps the blue circle.
赤い円は青い円と重なっています。
Her class overlaps with my meeting.
彼女の授業は私の会議と時間が重なります。
This topic overlaps several areas of science.
このテーマはいくつかの科学分野にまたがって重なります。
overlaps の類義語・関連語
overlaps の語源・成り立ち Etymology
overlaps は overlap の語形で、over「上に・越えて」と lap「折り重ねる、部分的にかぶせる」から成る英語内複合語です。lap や overlapping と同根で、もともと物の端が少し上に重なる感覚から、範囲や時期が重複する意味へ広がりました。
Overlaps is the inflected form of overlap, an English compound of over and lap. The verb lap developed senses involving folding, wrapping, or placing one part over another. From the physical image of edges lying partly on top of each other, overlap extended naturally to shared periods, territories, topics, and responsibilities. The final -s marks either third-person singular present tense or a plural noun.
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