B2 adjective ニュートラル

amplifier

/ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ.ər/

A device, especially in a sound system, that increases the strength of an electrical signal to make sound louder or more powerful. It is a central component in audio equipment, musical instruments, and telecommunications.

例文

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1

I need to plug my electric guitar into the amplifier to hear it properly.

I need to connect my guitar to the signal booster to hear the sound.

2

The laboratory utilized a high-precision amplifier to detect the faint electrical impulses.

The lab used a precise electronic device to strengthen weak electrical signals.

3

Turn up the amp; I can't hear the bass at all!

Increase the volume on the device so I can hear the low notes.

語族

名詞
amplifier
Verb
amplify
形容詞
amplified
関連
amplification
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Ample' (meaning plenty or large) plus the suffix '-ifier' (meaning something that makes). An amplifier is a 'maker of more sound.'

クイックテスト

Without a powerful _____, the band's music wouldn't be loud enough for the stadium crowd.

正解!

正解は: amplifier

例文

1

I need to plug my electric guitar into the amplifier to hear it properly.

everyday

I need to connect my guitar to the signal booster to hear the sound.

2

The laboratory utilized a high-precision amplifier to detect the faint electrical impulses.

formal

The lab used a precise electronic device to strengthen weak electrical signals.

3

Turn up the amp; I can't hear the bass at all!

informal

Increase the volume on the device so I can hear the low notes.

4

Signal degradation was minimized through the implementation of an operational amplifier.

academic

Loss of quality was reduced by using a specific type of electronic signal booster.

5

Our new line of audio amplifiers will be marketed to high-end home theater enthusiasts.

business

The company's new sound boosters will be sold to people who love expensive home cinemas.

語族

名詞
amplifier
Verb
amplify
形容詞
amplified
関連
amplification

よく使う組み合わせ

guitar amplifier a device for making a guitar's sound louder
stereo amplifier a device that boosts sound for a two-channel audio system
signal amplifier a device that strengthens a communication or electronic signal
power amplifier a device that provides high power to drive speakers
built-in amplifier an internal device used to boost audio signals

よく使うフレーズ

crank up the amplifier

to turn the volume up very high

practice amplifier

a small amplifier used for home practice

headphone amplifier

a small device to improve the sound quality of headphones

よく混同される語

amplifier vs speaker

An amplifier boosts the electrical signal, while a speaker converts that signal into audible sound waves.

amplifier vs receiver

A receiver is a more complex unit that includes an amplifier but also has a radio tuner and input selectors.

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使い方のコツ

The word is very often shortened to 'amp' in both casual speech and technical music contexts. While it technically refers to any signal booster, in general conversation, it almost always refers to audio equipment.

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よくある間違い

Learners often point at a speaker and call it an 'amplifier.' Remember that the amplifier is the box with the knobs that processes the sound, not the part the sound comes out of.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Ample' (meaning plenty or large) plus the suffix '-ifier' (meaning something that makes). An amplifier is a 'maker of more sound.'

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'amplificare', meaning to enlarge or broaden, from 'amplus' (large) and 'facere' (to make).

文法パターン

Countable noun Takes the plural form 'amplifiers'
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文化的な背景

The amplifier is an iconic symbol in rock and roll history, often associated with the 'Wall of Sound' and the cultural shift toward loud, public music performances in the 1960s.

クイックテスト

Without a powerful _____, the band's music wouldn't be loud enough for the stadium crowd.

正解!

正解は: amplifier

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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