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- A formal way to say a place stored specific items.
- Commonly used in academic, technical, and historical contexts.
- Implies the contents are organized, valuable, and protected.
意味
This phrase describes a place or system that stores and keeps specific items, data, or information safe. It implies that the container is currently in possession of those things.
主な例文
3 / 6Presenting research findings
The repository held the raw data from the 2022 clinical trials.
The repository held the raw data from the 2022 clinical trials.
Discussing a software project
The repository held all the previous versions of the source code.
The repository held all the previous versions of the source code.
Visiting a historical museum
The repository held ancient manuscripts that had never been seen by the public.
The repository held ancient manuscripts that had never been seen by the public.
文化的背景
In the global tech culture, the 'repository' (or 'repo') is the holy grail of a project. It represents the collective effort of a team. Deleting a repository is seen as a catastrophic event. Western universities place high value on 'Institutional Repositories' to ensure that research is preserved and accessible to the public, reflecting values of transparency and progress. In many legal systems, a 'repository of record' is the only place where a document is considered legally valid. This reflects a culture of strict documentation. Archivists view themselves as 'guardians of the repository.' There is a strong ethical code around what a repository should hold and how it should be maintained.
Use 'Repo' in Tech
If you are talking to software engineers, always use 'repo.' Using the full word 'repository' makes you sound like an outsider.
Avoid Mundane Use
Never use this for your pockets, your car, or your fridge. It sounds very strange.
15秒でわかる
- A formal way to say a place stored specific items.
- Commonly used in academic, technical, and historical contexts.
- Implies the contents are organized, valuable, and protected.
What It Means
Think of a repository as a giant digital or physical treasure chest. When you say it held something, you are describing what was inside it. It is a fancy way to say 'contained' or 'stored.' It suggests the items were kept there for safekeeping or future use. You will often hear this in tech or research circles. It sounds much more professional than saying 'the box had.'
How To Use It
You use this to describe the contents of a database, archive, or library. Use the past tense held when referring to a specific point in time or a completed study. You can follow it with a list of items or data types. For example: The repository held over five thousand records. It acts as the bridge between the storage space and the treasure inside. It is perfect for writing reports or explaining where you found your facts.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to sound authoritative and precise. It is great for academic papers, software documentation, or museum descriptions. Use it when discussing historical archives or GitHub projects. It fits perfectly in a meeting when explaining data sources. If you are showing off a collection of rare books, this is your phrase. It adds a layer of weight and importance to the objects being mentioned.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for your fridge or your laundry basket. Saying The repository held my leftover pizza will make your friends laugh. It is too heavy for casual, everyday objects. Avoid it in quick texts unless you are being intentionally ironic. It is not for temporary or messy piles of stuff. If the storage is not organized or intentional, stick to contained or had.
Cultural Background
In the digital age, repository has become a massive buzzword because of coding. Sites like GitHub have made everyone feel like they have a repository. Historically, it referred to tombs or sacred storage for relics. This gives the word a sense of 'protection' and 'value.' In English-speaking academia, using this phrase signals that you are serious about your methodology. It suggests that the data was not just 'found' but was 'curated.'
Common Variations
The archive contained(More historical feel)The database stored(Very technical and dry)The collection featured(More artistic or lighthearted)The vault protected(Adds a sense of high security)
使い方のコツ
This is a high-level academic and professional expression. It is most effective in written reports or formal presentations to describe data sources or collections.
Use 'Repo' in Tech
If you are talking to software engineers, always use 'repo.' Using the full word 'repository' makes you sound like an outsider.
Avoid Mundane Use
Never use this for your pockets, your car, or your fridge. It sounds very strange.
Institutional Pride
When a university says 'our repository held,' they are often boasting about their intellectual heritage.
例文
6The repository held the raw data from the 2022 clinical trials.
The repository held the raw data from the 2022 clinical trials.
Shows the source of the evidence clearly.
The repository held all the previous versions of the source code.
The repository held all the previous versions of the source code.
Refers to a digital storage space for code.
The repository held ancient manuscripts that had never been seen by the public.
The repository held ancient manuscripts that had never been seen by the public.
Adds a sense of mystery and importance.
The repository held a singular dead battery and a receipt from 2004.
The repository held a singular dead battery and a receipt from 2004.
Uses formal language for a mundane object for comedic effect.
The repository held my grandmother's letters, each one a piece of our history.
The repository held my grandmother's letters, each one a piece of our history.
Focuses on the emotional value of the stored items.
Check the shared drive; that repository held the final drafts.
Check the shared drive; that repository held the final drafts.
Uses technical terminology in a workplace chat.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
After the server crash, we were relieved to find that the central __________ the latest backup.
The sentence is in the past tense ('were relieved'), so we use 'held.'
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Select the best option:
A repository is a formal storage for important items like academic papers.
Match the type of repository with what it likely held.
1. Genomic Repository, 2. Git Repository, 3. Historical Repository
Genomic relates to DNA, Git relates to code, and Historical relates to letters.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Auditor: 'Where are the records from the 1990s?' Manager: '____________________.'
This fits the formal context of record-keeping and past tense.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題After the server crash, we were relieved to find that the central __________ the latest backup.
The sentence is in the past tense ('were relieved'), so we use 'held.'
Select the best option:
A repository is a formal storage for important items like academic papers.
1. Genomic Repository, 2. Git Repository, 3. Historical Repository
Genomic relates to DNA, Git relates to code, and Historical relates to letters.
Auditor: 'Where are the records from the 1990s?' Manager: '____________________.'
This fits the formal context of record-keeping and past tense.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it can be for physical archives, museums, or even a person's mind. However, it is very common in computing today.
Yes, this is a beautiful metaphorical use. It implies your secrets are valuable and well-guarded.
'Held' often implies a sense of ownership or guardianship, while 'contained' is more neutral and physical.
Both are used. 'Repository of knowledge' is common, as is 'repository for toxic waste.'
Yes, metaphorically. 'He was a repository of ancient wisdom' means he knew a lot of old stories or facts.
It is 'jargon'—specialized language used by a specific group (programmers). It's not exactly slang, but it is informal.
'Held' is the past tense. Use it when describing a historical state or a specific past event.
A library *is* a type of repository, but 'repository' usually refers to the storage area or the digital system, not the whole building.
Yes, 'The database repository held the user info' is perfectly correct.
In physical contexts, it can sound a bit formal/traditional. In digital contexts, it sounds very modern.
関連フレーズ
A wealth of information
similarA large amount of useful knowledge.
In the archives
similarStored in a collection of historical records.
Knowledge base
specialized formA store of information for a particular subject.
Version control
builds onThe system that manages a repository.
