FOCUS-13 前置詞(preposition)の働き
前置詞＋名詞（または名詞相当句（動名詞など））
その名詞が文の中でどんな働きをしているのか、
名詞 が動詞やその他の語とどのようにつながっているのかを示す
[問題文]
the primary supplier of beerages at a majority of sports stadiums throughout North America
the supplier of beverages
←supply beverages（飲料を納入する、関係）
《その他の例》
the readers of this book
←read this book （この本を読む、の関係）
at a majority of sports stadiums
a majority of ～ 「～の大半、大部分」
at 「場所」
[atの用例]
Due to a schefuling conflict, the invited guest speaker politely declined our offer to present at next month's conference.
「来月の会議で」
[throughoutの用例]
（１）「～の至る所で」（場所）
The marketing team plans to distribute more sample to regional dealers in an effort to expand market share throughout the country.
「国中で」
（２）「～の間中」（時間）
Work reports ans schedule adjustments are continually updated throughout the term of the project.
「プロジェクトの期間中」
The Talon electric car requires little maintenance and its software systems are upgraded remotely throughout the entire life of the vehicle.
「車の全寿命期間を通じて」
「《通過》～を通り抜けて」
The train went throughout the station.
throughout > through よりも意味が強い
[その他の重要な前置詞]
to 「～にとって」（対象）
The government has decided to loosen visa restrictions in order to make the country more accessible to foreign tourists.
to 「～に合わせて」（適合）
Cray Architects designs office buildings to the specifications of its clients, but does not actually build the facilities.
「クライアントの仕様に合わせて」
to 「～へ」（方向や到達）
during 「～の間（ずっと）」（期間）
without 「～なしで、～を持たないで」
Please remember that access to the backstage area during a performance is strictly prohibited to anyone without a security pass.
to anyone 「～にとって」（対象）
until 「～までずっと、～になるまで」（動作や状態の継続）
before 「～より以前の」（時間）
The sale was a surprisingly great success condidering the advertising campaign did not begin until one week before teh event.
「イベントの１週間前まで」
by 「～によって」（動作主）
Elgin town council members decided that residents whose houses were built before 2010
would noto be affected by the nw regulation.
「２０１０年以前に」「新規性によって」
[覚えておきたい重要な前置詞]（本書出題外）
among 「～の間で」
The CEO has instructed senio management to facilitate the sharing of ingormation among employees and managers alike.
excluding 「～を除いて」
Each journal contributor will be alloed to submit
up to three pages for the publicaion, excluding graphs and illustrations.
「グラフと図を除き」
following 「～に続いて」
Following the successful launch of its new line of protein drinks, Hartman Health is planning to introduce
several frozen food products.
「～の発売成功に続き」
plus 「～に加えて」
The renovation company provided us with a price
quote that includes premium building materials plus a selection of fine wallpapers.
「上質な壁紙を含む～」
regarding 「～に関して」
It is pu to the regional authorities to make announcements regarding road or facility clousures due to inclement weather conditions.
「悪天候による道路や施設の閉鎖に関する」
since 「～以来」
Since April 1, interns at Gallagher's Law Firm have been immersed in legal training to help them prepare to be good lawyers.
through 「～を通じて」（通過）
Please ask all employees in Stanley Tower to enter the building through the seriveice entrance
while the lobby is bein grenovated.
service entrance:通用口
through 「～を通じて」（手段）
Last year, Carrington Beverages was able to boost its sales revenue through a merger with Redford Foods.
