1530s, back-formation from participation, or else from Latin participatus, past participle of participare "to share, share in, participate in; to impart," from particeps "partaking, sharing," from parti, past participle of partir "to divide" (see part (n.)) + -cip-, weak form of stem of capere "to take" (see capable). Related: Participated; participating.
例文
1. This in effect denied them their right to participate meaningfully in elections.
これは実際に彼らが選挙に正式に参加する権利を奪ったものだ。
2.Over half the population of this country participate in sport.
この国の人口の半分以上がスポーツトレーニングに参加している。/
3.The US was ready to train its troops to participate .
アメリカは訓練に軍隊が参加する準備をしている。
4.She didn 't participate in the discusion.
彼女は討論に参加しなかった。/
5.The people are demanding a chance to participate more in government.