英検1級道場-"These days," "Nowadays," and "Recently," の違いについて

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英文を読んでいて、"These days," "Nowadays," and "Recently," の違いについてわかっていない自分が居ることに気がつき、chatGPTに細かな指示を出して聞いてみました

いつものように、ENTERを押したら1秒でタイプが始まり、5秒後には終わっていました!
手元の辞書や英文法書なども見たのですが、chatGPTの答えが一番、整理されていて、わかりやすかったです

私の信頼感はさらに高まりました
英語学習において、chatGPTは無くてはならないパートナーです

勉強の精度と効率が10倍以上になったと断言できます

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Here’s a breakdown of the differences between "These days," "Nowadays," and "Recently," along with five sample sentences for each.

■Summary:
These days and nowadays refer to current trends or habits, with nowadays sometimes feeling more formal or broad.

Recently refers to specific events or actions that took place in the near past.

These days
Refers to a general time in the present, usually compared to the past. It implies a continuous trend or habit in the current period.

Sample Sentences:

1.These days, people prefer online shopping to going to physical stores.
2.These days, I find myself eating more healthy food than before.
3.Kids spend a lot of time on their phones these days.
4.These days, it’s common to work from home.
5.These days, fewer people read newspapers since everything is online.

Nowadays
Similar to "these days," but focuses on present habits or trends, often comparing them to what was common in the past. It usually emphasizes a broader or more global change.

Sample Sentences:

1.Nowadays, everyone seems to have a smartphone.
2.Nowadays, it’s rare to send letters by mail.
3.Nowadays, people are more conscious about their environmental impact.
4.Nowadays, it’s normal to see electric cars on the road.
5.Nowadays, children are introduced to technology at a very young age.

Recently
Refers to something that happened in the near past. It indicates a specific event or action that occurred not long ago.

Sample Sentences:

1.I recently started a new exercise routine.
2.She recently moved to a new city for work.
3.The company recently launched a new product.
4.I recently watched a great documentary on climate change.
5.Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of changes in my neighborhood.

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