How do you use "scheme" in a sentence?

The government has introduced a new pension scheme. They were scheming to take over the company. The colour scheme in her flat is very modern.

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Q: What does "scheme" mean?

A plan or programme, especially an official one A 'scheme' is a plan or programme, especially one devised by a government or organisation. In British English, it's often neutral or positive, referring to official programmes. However, it can also suggest a secret or dishonest plan. As a verb, it means to make secret plans.

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Significado: A plan or programme, especially an official one

计划，方案，阴谋

plan, programa, esquema

計画、制度、たくらみ

계획, 제도, 음모

A 'scheme' is a plan or programme, especially one devised by a government or organisation. In British English, it's often neutral or positive, referring to official programmes. However, it can also suggest a secret or dishonest plan. As a verb, it means to make secret plans.

「scheme」是一个计划或项目，尤其是由政府或组织制定的。在英式英语中，它通常是中性或积极的，指官方项目。然而，它也可以暗示秘密或不诚实的计划。作为动词，它意味着制定秘密计划。

Un «scheme» es un plan o programa, especialmente uno ideado por un gobierno u organización. En inglés británico, a menudo es neutral o positivo, refiriéndose a programas oficiales. Sin embargo, también puede sugerir un plan secreto o deshonesto. Como verbo, significa hacer planes secretos.

「scheme」は、計画またはプログラム、特に政府や組織が考案したものを指します。イギリス英語では、公式プログラムを指す中立的または肯定的な意味で使われることが多いです。しかし、秘密の計画や不正な計画を示唆することもあります。動詞として、秘密の計画を立てることを意味します。

'Scheme'은 특히 정부나 기관이 고안한 계획이나 프로그램을 뜻합니다. 영국 영어에서는 공식 프로그램을 가리키는 중립적이거나 긍정적인 의미로 자주 쓰입니다. 그러나 비밀스럽거나 부정직한 계획을 암시할 수도 있습니다. 동사로는 비밀 계획을 세우다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

The government has introduced a new pension scheme.
政府推出了新的养老金计划。
El gobierno ha introducido un nuevo plan de pensiones.
政府は新しい年金制度を導入しました。
정부는 새로운 연금 제도를 도입했습니다.
They were scheming to take over the company.
他们正在密谋接管公司。
Estaban tramando apoderarse de la empresa.
彼らは会社を乗っ取ろうとたくらんでいました。
그들은 회사를 인수하려는 음모를 꾸미고 있었습니다.
The colour scheme in her flat is very modern.
她公寓的配色方案非常现代。
El esquema de colores en su piso es muy moderno.
彼女のフラットの配色はとてもモダンです。
그녀의 아파트 배색은 매우 모던합니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'schema' meaning 'form' or 'figure', from Greek 'skhēma' (form, appearance), from 'ekhein' (to have, hold). The sense of a crafty plan developed in English in the 18th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

In British English, 'scheme' is often positive (housing scheme, pension scheme), while in American English it typically suggests something dishonest. This difference often causes confusion between British and American speakers.

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