今日の単語 subpar

subpar

今日の単語は subpar です。sub + par ですかね。意味を見てみましょう。

used to describe something that is below average, or below what is expected

not up to standard; below par

標準［基準・平均レベル］未満の［に達しない・に満たない］

par が標準、基準という意味がありますから、その下ということですね。ゴルフなら under par と同じ意味のようです。では例文を確認しておきましょう。

Does he deserve such a generous retirement package, considering the company’s subpar performance?

退職のパッケージプランが結構良い。会社の業績が平均以下なことを考えると気前が良すぎないか？

The new chairman is attempting to revamp operations after years of subpar results at the company.

冴えない業績が何年も続いている。新しく就任した会長は会社を生まれ変わらせようとしている。

The negative ones are that he is intellectually subpar, strategically misguided and presentationally inept.

自分があてはまっていたら立ち直れないですが。。。頭も標準以下、間違った戦略を与えられていて、プレゼンも下手。

Biden’s Subpar National Security Team Is a Real Threat to America. President Joe Biden’s Euro tour this past week played like many a horror movie, where things go from “eerily off” to full-blown crisis in a matter of seconds. His trip was meant to reassure Europeans that when it comes to beating back Russian President Vladimir Putin, America is in it to win it. What happened was something else entirely. On the surface, the folksy “Uncle Joe” routine plays well in Europe. Biden’s statements of solidarity, along with his reassurances of U.S. commitment for Ukraine and the defense of NATO, get good press. Most importantly for most European leaders, he never asks them for anything more than they are already willing to do. He is the inoffensive bystander-in-chief. (from The Daily Signal)

バイデン政権の国家セキュリティチームは標準以下。

Island County officials decry subpar ferry service – The Mukilteo-Clinton route has mostly been operating with one boat instead of two since last fall. Island County commissioners, city leaders and port commissioners are planning to send a letter to state and federal legislators regarding Whidbey Island’s current subpar ferry service. (from Herald Net)

島の人達は標準以下のフェリー運航に困っているようす。

今日の単語は

subpar 標準以下

でした

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