process
Significado: A series of actions or steps; to handle or deal with something
As a noun, process refers to a series of steps or changes ('the hiring process', 'natural processes'). As a verb (stress on second syllable), it means to deal with or handle something systematically ('process an application', 'process data'). 'In the process' means while doing something.
Ejemplos
- Learning a language is a gradual process. 学习一门语言是一个渐进的过程。Aprender un idioma es un proceso gradual.言語を学ぶのは徐々に進むプロセスです。언어를 배우는 것은 점진적인 과정입니다.
- It takes about two weeks to process your application. 处理您的申请大约需要两周时间。Se tarda unas dos semanas en procesar tu solicitud.申請の処理には約2週間かかります。신청서를 처리하는 데 약 2주가 걸립니다.
- The food processing industry employs thousands of people. 食品加工业雇用了数千人。La industria de procesamiento de alimentos emplea a miles de personas.食品加工業界は何千人もの人々を雇用しています。식품 가공 산업은 수천 명의 사람들을 고용하고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'processus' meaning 'a going forward, an advance', from 'procedere' (to go forward), from 'pro-' (forward) + 'cedere' (to go). The original meaning was a progression or advance. Related words include 'proceed', 'procession', 'procedure', and 'progress'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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