C1 noun ニュートラル

appetite

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Appetite refers to a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, most commonly for food. In a broader sense, it describes a strong desire or liking for a specific activity, experience, or object, such as power or knowledge.

例文

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1

The long walk in the fresh air gave us all a healthy appetite for lunch.

The long walk in the fresh air gave us all a healthy appetite for lunch.

2

The government has expressed a limited appetite for further tax increases this year.

The government has expressed a limited appetite for further tax increases this year.

3

I've totally lost my appetite since I started feeling under the weather.

I've totally lost my appetite since I started feeling under the weather.

語族

名詞
appetite
Verb
appetize
副詞
appetizingly
形容詞
appetizing
関連
appetizer
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'pet' in appetite: you are seeking (from Latin 'petere') something to satisfy you, like a pet seeking a treat.

クイックテスト

The short preview of the movie was intended to ______ the audience's appetite for the full release.

正解!

正解は: whet

例文

1

The long walk in the fresh air gave us all a healthy appetite for lunch.

everyday

The long walk in the fresh air gave us all a healthy appetite for lunch.

2

The government has expressed a limited appetite for further tax increases this year.

formal

The government has expressed a limited appetite for further tax increases this year.

3

I've totally lost my appetite since I started feeling under the weather.

informal

I've totally lost my appetite since I started feeling under the weather.

4

The study explores the public appetite for radical changes in environmental policy.

academic

The study explores the public appetite for radical changes in environmental policy.

5

The firm’s risk appetite has decreased following the recent market volatility.

business

The firm’s risk appetite has decreased following the recent market volatility.

語族

名詞
appetite
Verb
appetize
副詞
appetizingly
形容詞
appetizing
関連
appetizer

よく使う組み合わせ

whet one's appetite to increase someone's desire for something
insatiable appetite a desire that is impossible to satisfy
risk appetite the level of risk an entity is willing to accept
lose one's appetite to no longer feel like eating or pursuing something
voracious appetite a very large or eager desire for food or information

よく使うフレーズ

appetite for destruction

a tendency or desire to ruin things

spoil one's appetite

to eat something that makes you less hungry for a main meal

appetite comes with eating

the more you have of something, the more you want it

よく混同される語

appetite vs hunger

Hunger is the physical distress caused by a lack of food, while appetite is the psychological or sensory desire to eat.

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使い方のコツ

While 'appetite' is frequently used regarding food, at the C1 level it is vital to use it metaphorically to describe professional or intellectual eagerness, often followed by the preposition 'for'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'appetite of' instead of 'appetite for'. Additionally, 'whet the appetite' is often misspelled as 'wet the appetite'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'pet' in appetite: you are seeking (from Latin 'petere') something to satisfy you, like a pet seeking a treat.

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語源

Derived from the Old French 'apetit', and originally from the Latin 'appetitus' (desire for), which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'petere' (to seek).

文法パターン

Usually a countable noun (e.g., 'a huge appetite') Followed by the preposition 'for' Used uncountably in abstract business terms like 'risk appetite'
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文化的な背景

In Western business culture, 'risk appetite' is a formal technical term used in finance and corporate governance to define strategic boundaries.

クイックテスト

The short preview of the movie was intended to ______ the audience's appetite for the full release.

正解!

正解は: whet

関連単語

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

box

B2

Describing something that has the shape of a box or is contained within a specific square or rectangular boundary. In academic and technical contexts, it often refers to structured data representations or specific container-based models used for analysis.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

education

A1

Education is the process of learning and teaching, usually in schools, colleges, or universities. it involves gaining knowledge, skills, and values to help a person grow and succeed in life.

music

A1

Music consists of sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. It is an uncountable noun used to describe songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces performed by voices or instruments.

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