resurfacing
再表面化
解説 Definition
resurfacing は resurface（再び表面に現れる、表面を舗装し直す）の動名詞・現在分詞です。問題や記憶などの再表面化、または道路などの表面を作り直す作業を表します。
Resurfacing is the act or process of appearing or becoming important again, especially after being hidden or forgotten. It can also mean replacing or renewing the top layer of a road or another surface.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
原形は resurface「再び表面に現れる・表面を舗装し直す」で、語末の無音の e を取って -ing を付けた形です。問題や懸念なら「再浮上」、道路なら「再舗装」と覚え、the resurfacing of an issue と road resurfacing の二つの典型表現を対にすると定着します。
Connect resurfacing directly with the base verb resurface. The final silent e is dropped before -ing: resurface becomes resurfacing. Picture two kinds of things coming back to the surface: an old concern returning to public attention, and a worn road receiving a new top layer. Expressions such as the resurfacing of an issue usually carry the figurative sense, while road resurfacing refers to physical repair work. This contrast helps you remember both meanings without confusing them.
例文
The resurfacing of the issue surprised the committee.
その問題が再び表面化したことに、委員会は驚きました。
Road resurfacing will begin on Monday morning.
道路の再舗装は月曜の朝に始まります。
The resurfacing of old concerns delayed the final decision.
以前の懸念が再び表面化したため、最終決定が遅れました。
resurfacing の類義語・関連語
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resurfacing の語源・成り立ち Etymology
resurfacing は resurface に名詞化の -ing が付いた語。re- はラテン語由来で「再び」、surface はフランス語 surface（sur「上に」+ face「面」）から来ており、文字どおり「もう一度表面に出ること」です。関連語は resurface, superficial。
Resurfacing is formed from the verb resurface and the suffix -ing, with the final silent e of resurface removed. Resurface combines re-, meaning “again,” with surface. Surface entered English through French surface, built from elements meaning “above” and “face.” The word therefore developed both a literal sense involving the renewal of a physical surface and a figurative sense involving something hidden becoming noticeable again.
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