as well as

使いどころ

and の繰り返しを避けて2つの要素をつなぐときに使います。要約で2つの効果を1文にまとめるのに向いています。

ポイント: A as well as B では A のほうが新しい情報。動詞の数は A に合わせます。

言い換え元と類義語

and also の代わりに使えます。原文にこの語句があったら、置き換えの候補です。

• in addition to
• along with
• not only ... but also

例文

• 一般

  The new park provides a place to exercise as well as a place to relax.

  新しい公園は、くつろぐ場所だけでなく運動する場所も提供します。

• 要約

  Recycling saves resources as well as reduces waste.

  リサイクルはごみを減らすだけでなく、資源も節約します。

• 英作文

  Students learn teamwork as well as sports skills in club activities.

  学生は部活動で、競技の技能だけでなくチームワークも学びます。

よくある間違い

• The teacher as well as the students were tired.→The teacher as well as the students was tired.

  動詞は as well as の前の主語に合わせます。

関連表現

• in addition to— 〜に加えて2級