nominally
意味: In name only, without necessarily reflecting reality; officially or theoretically, though perhaps not in practice.
Nominally signals a gap between what something is called and what it actually is. 'Nominally independent,' 'nominally in charge,' 'nominally democratic' — the word invites the reader to look past the label to the underlying reality. It is a favourite in political journalism and academic analysis, where appearances and reality frequently diverge. In technical contexts, 'nominal' can also mean 'relating to a designated value' (e.g., 'nominal GDP'), but the adverb most commonly carries the sceptical sense.
例文
- The country is nominally a republic, but real power has long rested with the military. 该国名义上是共和制国家,但实际权力长期掌握在军方手中。El país es nominalmente una república, pero el poder real ha estado en manos del ejército desde hace mucho tiempo.その国は名目上は共和国だが、実権は長らく軍部が握っている。그 나라는 명목상 공화국이지만, 실권은 오랫동안 군부가 쥐고 있었다.
- The committee is nominally chaired by the vice-chancellor, though in practice the deputy handles all proceedings. 该委员会名义上由副校长主持,但实际上所有事务由副手处理。El comité está nominalmente presidido por el vicerrector, aunque en la práctica el adjunto se encarga de todas las sesiones.委員会は名目上は副学長が議長を務めているが、実際にはすべての審議を副議長が取り仕切っている。위원회는 명목상 부총장이 의장을 맡고 있지만, 실제로는 부의장이 모든 절차를 처리한다.
- The price was nominally reduced by ten per cent, but hidden surcharges left customers paying more than before. 价格名义上下调了百分之十,但隐性附加费使消费者实际支付的金额反而更多了。El precio se redujo nominalmente un diez por ciento, pero los recargos ocultos hicieron que los clientes pagasen más que antes.価格は名目上10パーセント引き下げられたが、隠れた追加料金のため顧客は以前より多く支払うことになった。가격은 명목상 10퍼센트 인하되었으나, 숨겨진 추가 요금 때문에 고객들은 이전보다 더 많이 지불하게 되었다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: journalism, academic, professional
トーン: critical
起源と歴史
From nominal (from Latin nominalis, pertaining to a name, from nomen, name) + -ly. The sense of 'in name only' developed in English by the 17th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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