in force

施行中の、有効な

法律や規則、取り決めが現在効力を持ち、従う必要があること。

やさしい英語で： If a law, rule, or agreement is this, people must currently follow it.

• The ban is still in force.
• These rules were in force last year.
• The agreement will remain in force until June.

類義語： in effect, operative, valid

反対語： invalid

よく使う表現： be in force, remain in force, still in force

大勢で、大挙して

特に警官や兵士などが、状況を制圧できるほど大勢集まって。

やさしい英語で： With many people present together, especially police or soldiers who can control a situation.

• The police arrived in force.
• Soldiers returned in force to secure the border.
• Officers were out in force during the protest.

類義語： in large numbers, en masse

よく使う表現： arrive in force, appear in force, return in force

総力を挙げて、大規模に

設備や人員などを、目を引くほど大量に投入して。

やさしい英語で： With a large, impressive amount of equipment, staff, or other resources.

• The company exhibited in force.
• They presented in force, bringing their best equipment and specialists.
• The brand participated in force with a huge stand and dozens of products.

類義語： on a large scale

よく使う表現： exhibit in force, participate in force, present in force