Level500
adverb (副詞)
recently
最近、このごろ
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、時間表現として非常によく使われます。特に現在完了形や過去形と共に使われ、ニュース、お知らせ、会議の議題などで「最近起こった出来事」を示す際に頻繁に登場します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
lately
not long ago
of late
📝 Business Examples
We have recently updated our privacy policy.
私たちは最近、プライバシーポリシーを更新しました。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "recently"
The company has _______ launched a new line of eco-friendly products.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 現在完了形「has launched」と共に使われ、最近行われた出来事を表す副詞「recently」が適切です。
English: The present perfect tense 'has launched' indicates a recent action, making 'recently' the appropriate adverb.
English: The present perfect tense 'has launched' indicates a recent action, making 'recently' the appropriate adverb.
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