diligence

• n.勤勉さ、勤勉さ；注意の程度

di-、分離する、分散する、dis-変化形から。di-lig,選ぶ、語源的にはcollect, eligibleと同じ。つまり、選ぶ、選択する、ひいては勤勉である、勤勉である。

diligence (n.)

mid-14c., from Old French diligence "attention, care; haste, speed," from Latin diligentia "attentiveness, carefulness," from diligentem (nominative diligens) "attentive, assiduous, careful," originally present participle of diligere "single out, value highly, esteem, prize, love; aspire to, be content with, appreciate," originally "to pick out, select," from dis- "apart" (see dis-) + legere "choose, gather" (see lecture (n.)).

Sense evolved from "love" through "attentiveness" to "carefulness" to "steady effort." From the secondary French sense comes the old useage of diligence for "public stage coach" (1742; dilly for short), from a French shortening of carrosse de diligence.

1. The police are pursuing their inquiries with great diligence .

警察は疲れを知らずに捜査を行っている。

2.He exhorted his companions，"Try to accomplish your aim with diligence ".

彼は仲間に「勤勉に努力して自分の目標を達成する」と忠告した。She shows great diligence in her schoolwork.

彼女は学校で非常に勉強している。

4. Diligence and thrift made him a possesor of warm fortunes.

勤勉倹約で金持ちになった。

5.If your talent combines with diligence ，you can excel in your pursuit.

天賦と勤勉を結合すれば、あなたが求めている事業は群を抜くことができます。