file

ファイル

コンピューターで一つの名前を付けて保存した情報。

やさしい英語で： Information stored together on a computer under one name.

• Please open the file.
• I saved three files in this folder.
• Can you send me the original file?

よく使う表現： save a file, open a file, text file, image file

書類、資料ファイル

ある人や事柄、事件に関する書類をまとめたもの。

やさしい英語で： A collection of papers or records about one person, subject, or case.

• Her medical file is on the desk.
• The lawyer read the file before the meeting.
• These files contain information about former employees.

使い方： a file on someone/something (The police opened a file on the missing painting.)

類義語： dossier, records

よく使う表現： case file, patient file, file on someone, archived file

ファイル、書類入れ

書類をまとめて整理しておくための入れ物。

やさしい英語で： A folder or other container used to keep papers together and in order.

• Put the receipts in this file.
• She bought a blue file for her school papers.
• The empty files are in the cupboard.

類義語： folder, binder

よく使う表現： box file, plastic file, put in a file

やすり

木や金属、爪を削って滑らかにしたり形を整えたりする道具。

やさしい英語で： A tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape wood, metal, or nails.

• She shaped her nails with a file.
• Use a file to smooth the sharp edge.
• These files are designed for working on metal.

類義語： rasp

よく使う表現： nail file, metal file, use a file

列

人が一人ずつ前後に並んで立ったり進んだりしている列。

やさしい英語で： A line of people standing or moving one behind another.

• The children walked in single file.
• A file of soldiers crossed the bridge.
• Two files of students entered the hall.

使い方： in single file (We walked in single file along the narrow path.)

類義語： line, column

よく使う表現： single file, in single file, a long file

ファイルする、整理して保管する

後で見つけられるように書類を整理して保管する。

やさしい英語で： To put papers or records away in an organized system so you can find them later.

• Please file these receipts.
• I filed the letters by date.
• Where have you filed the insurance documents?

使い方： file something under something (File the receipt under travel expenses.); file something away (She filed the signed contract away.)

類義語： store, archive

よく使う表現： file documents, file something away, file under something

申し立てる、提訴する

当局に正式に苦情を申し立てたり、訴えを起こしたりする。

やさしい英語で： To formally give a complaint or legal claim to an authority.

• He filed a complaint about the noise.
• The family filed a lawsuit against the hospital.
• Several customers have filed claims for compensation.

使い方： file something against someone/something (Three workers filed complaints against the company.); file something with someone/something (She filed a complaint with the police.)

類義語： lodge, submit

よく使う表現： file a complaint, file a lawsuit, file charges

送稿する、提出する

報告書や記事を、それを使う人や発表する組織に送る。

やさしい英語で： To send a report or news story to the person or organization that will use or publish it.

• The reporter filed her story at noon.
• He files a daily report from the border.
• Have you filed your interview yet?

使い方： file something with someone/something (The reporter filed her story with the news agency.)

類義語： submit, send

よく使う表現： file a report, file a story, file copy