推論 (C1)

English: Inferences

カタカナ: インファレンシズ

IPA: /ˈɪnfərənsɪz/

Definition

Conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

意味: 明示的な記述ではなく、証拠や論理的思考に基づいて導き出された結論のこと。

Examples / 例文

• The detective drew several inferences from the scattered clues at the crime scene. — The detective drew several inferences from the scattered clues at the crime scene.

• Readers must make inferences about the character's true motives based on his subtle actions. — Readers must make inferences about the character's true motives based on his subtle actions.

推論 in English

English translations of 推論 (inferences):

• inferences
• conclusions
• deductions
• reasoning

How to Use Inferences

draw an inference (collocation)

to reach a conclusion — "It is difficult to draw an inference from such limited data."

make an inference (collocation)

to form a conclusion — "Students are taught to make an inference based on the text provided."

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