age
Age refers to the amount of time a person has lived or an object has existed. It is also used to describe a particular period in history or a stage of life.
例文
3 / 5What is your age?
What is your age?
Applicants must state their age on the registration form.
Applicants must state their age on the registration form.
I can't believe your age; you look so young!
I can't believe your age; you look so young!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'page' in a book; every year you live is like adding a new 'page' to your 'age'.
クイックテスト
She started school at the ___ of five.
正解!
正解は: age
例文
What is your age?
everydayWhat is your age?
Applicants must state their age on the registration form.
formalApplicants must state their age on the registration form.
I can't believe your age; you look so young!
informalI can't believe your age; you look so young!
The study examined various age groups within the urban population.
academicThe study examined various age groups within the urban population.
We need to target the middle-age demographic for this product.
businessWe need to target the middle-age demographic for this product.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
at the age of
at the age of
under age
under age
act your age
act your age
よく混同される語
Old is an adjective (e.g., 'He is old'), while age is a noun (e.g., 'What is his age?').
An era usually refers to a long, distinct period of history, whereas age can refer to both history and a person's life.
使い方のコツ
In casual English, people usually ask 'How old are you?' rather than 'What is your age?'. Use 'age' as a noun when filling out forms or talking about specific time periods like the 'Ice Age'.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'I have 20 years' (influenced by other languages) instead of 'I am 20' or 'My age is 20'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'page' in a book; every year you live is like adding a new 'page' to your 'age'.
語源
Derived from the Old French word 'age', which comes from the Latin 'aetas', meaning a period of life or time.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, it is sometimes considered impolite to ask an adult, especially a woman, their exact age in a social setting.
クイックテスト
She started school at the ___ of five.
正解!
正解は: age
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lifetime
A1A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.
Monday
A1Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.
Tuesday
A1Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.
Thursday
A1Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.
Saturday
A1Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.
Sunday
A1Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.
weekend
A1The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.
yesterday
A1Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.
day after tomorrow
A1The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.
day before yesterday
A1The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.
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