rigid

硬い、曲がらない

曲げようとしても形が変わらないほど硬い。

やさしい英語で： Hard or stiff enough to keep its shape when you try to bend it.

• The box has a rigid plastic lid.
• A rigid frame supports the tent.
• These panels are light but rigid.

類義語： stiff, inflexible

反対語： flexible

よく使う表現： rigid plastic, rigid frame, rigid structure

厳格な、融通の利かない

規則や方法が厳しく、変更がほとんど、または全く許されない。

やさしい英語で： Very strict and allowing little or no change in rules or methods.

• The school has rigid rules.
• A rigid schedule leaves no time for delays.
• We need a less rigid approach to teaching.

類義語： strict, inflexible

反対語： flexible

よく使う表現： rigid rules, rigid schedule, rigid system

動かない、硬直した

同じ姿勢や位置のまま、体などが固まって動かない。

やさしい英語で： Held firmly in one position, without moving.

• She stood rigid beside the door.
• His body remained rigid while the doctor examined him.
• The guard held a rigid posture throughout the ceremony.

使い方： rigid with something (He stood rigid with fear.)

類義語： motionless, still

よく使う表現： stand rigid, rigid posture, remain rigid

頑固な、妥協しない

自分の意見を変えたり、違う考えを受け入れたりしようとしない。

やさしい英語で： Unwilling to change your opinions or accept a different view.

• His views on marriage are rigid.
• She remained rigid in her opposition to the plan.
• Their rigid attitude made agreement impossible.

類義語： inflexible, uncompromising

反対語： flexible

よく使う表現： rigid views, rigid attitude, rigid thinking