reconditioned
修復された
解説 Definition
故障や劣化した物を修理して、元の良好な状態に戻すこと。修復された状態を表す。
Reconditioned means repaired, cleaned, and tested so it can be used again in good condition. It is often used for cars, electronics, and machines, and it may suggest the item is not completely new but works properly.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
condition が「状態」だと分かれば、recondition は「状態を整え直す」、reconditioned は「整え直された」と追えます。中古の車・スマホ・家電の説明でよく出て、単なる used より一段上で、「点検・修理ずみで使える状態に戻した」感じ。cleaned ではなく、ちゃんと機能回復しているのが核。似た refurbished も近いですが、reconditioned は特に実用品を実用状態へ戻した場面で覚えると残りやすいです。
Break it into `re-` + `conditioned`. `Condition` is the state of something, so `reconditioned` suggests it was put into good condition again. You will often see it with cars, phones, or machines, where it feels stronger than just `used`.
例文
The reconditioned laptop works like new and costs much less.
修復されたノートパソコンは新品のように動作し、はるかに安い。
They sell reconditioned furniture at a discount.
彼らは修復された家具を割引価格で販売している。
This reconditioned engine has a full warranty.
この修復されたエンジンには完全な保証が付いている。
reconditioned の類義語・関連語
reconditioned の語源・成り立ち Etymology
reconditioned は re-「再び」+ condition「状態」+ -ed で、condition はラテン語 conditio「取り決められた状態」に由来します。condition や conditional と同根で、「もう一度よい状態に整え直した」が修復済みという意味になる語です。
"Reconditioned" is built from the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and "conditioned," from "condition." "Condition" came into English through French from Latin "conditio," meaning a settled state or arrangement. The idea developed into "put into good condition again," which is why the word suggests something restored rather than newly made.
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