upon
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pon
ˈpɑn
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British pronunciation
/əpˈɒn/

英語での「upon」の定義と意味

01

上で, 後に

used as a preposition to indicate a basis or condition on which something is done or decided
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example
The promotion was granted upon meeting the required qualifications.
昇進は必要な資格を満たした上で与えられました。
The scholarship was awarded upon academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
奨学金は学業成績と課外活動への参加 に基づいて 授与されました。
02

上に, 近づくと

at the point when something is very close to starting, arriving, or happening, often suddenly or with strong effect
example
A feeling of fear was upon her.
恐怖の感情が彼女にかかっていた
A new season is upon the land.
新しい季節が土地にかかっている
03

, 上に

used to indicate the target or object of an action or influence
example
The decision had a significant impact upon the community.
その決定はコミュニティ 大きな影響を与えた。
The researchers focused their efforts upon the endangered species.
研究者たちは彼らの努力を絶滅危惧種集中させた。
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