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vigilance (C1)

カタカナ: ヴィジランス

IPA: /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/

The act or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

意味: 危険や困難が起こらないよう、注意深く見守る状態や行為。

The police maintained strict vigilance over the suspect's house. — The police maintained strict vigilance over the suspect's house.
Parental vigilance is crucial for a child's safety online. — Parental vigilance is crucial for a child's safety online.
After the recent break-ins, residents increased their vigilance in the neighborhood. — After the recent break-ins, residents increased their vigilance in the neighborhood.

Japanese translations of Vigilance:

vigilance over (prepositional phrase): watchfulness directed at something or someone — "The police kept strict vigilance over the crime scene."
vigilance against (prepositional phrase): watchfulness to prevent something negative — "We need vigilance against misinformation."
require vigilance (collocation): to need careful watch — "The task will require vigilance to ensure accuracy."