situation

状況、事態

ある時点で人や物に関わる条件や出来事。

やさしい英語で： The conditions and events affecting someone or something at a particular time.

• The situation is getting better.
• She stayed calm in a difficult situation.
• How did you handle those awkward situations?

使い方： in a situation (We are in a difficult situation.)

類義語： circumstances, state of affairs

よく使う表現： difficult situation, current situation, financial situation, awkward situation

立地、位置

物がある場所。特に周囲のものとの位置関係を指す。

やさしい英語で： The place where something stands, especially in relation to the things around it.

• The hotel has a pleasant situation beside the lake.
• The house’s situation gives it lovely sea views.
• They admired the garden’s sheltered situation below the hill.

類義語： location, position, setting

よく使う表現： a pleasant situation, a secluded situation