available
If something is available, it is able to be bought, used, or reached. When referring to people, it means they are not busy and have time to talk or help.
例文
3 / 5Is there a table available for two people tonight?
Is there a free table that two people can use tonight?
The full report will be made available to the public on Monday.
The complete report can be accessed by everyone starting Monday.
Are you available for a quick chat later?
Do you have some free time to talk later today?
反対語
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word as 'Able to be Valid' or simply 'Able to be used.'
クイックテスト
I'm sorry, the manager is not _______ right now; she is in a meeting.
正解!
正解は: available
例文
Is there a table available for two people tonight?
everydayIs there a free table that two people can use tonight?
The full report will be made available to the public on Monday.
formalThe complete report can be accessed by everyone starting Monday.
Are you available for a quick chat later?
informalDo you have some free time to talk later today?
Further information is available in the appendix of the textbook.
academicMore details can be found at the end of the book.
Please provide your available dates for the interview next week.
businessPlease list the days when you are free to have an interview.
反対語
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
make something available
to provide something so people can use it
best available
the highest quality option currently possible
available upon request
you can have it if you ask for it
よく混同される語
Free often means no cost ($0), while available simply means you can obtain or use it.
使い方のコツ
Use 'available' for things like products in a shop or seats on a bus. Use it for people to mean they are not currently busy with other work.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'available' with 'of' (e.g., available of the room). Use 'available for' or 'available to' instead.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word as 'Able to be Valid' or simply 'Able to be used.'
語源
Derived from the Old French word 'availler', meaning 'to help' or 'to profit'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking professional cultures, being 'available' refers to showing flexibility in one's work schedule.
クイックテスト
I'm sorry, the manager is not _______ right now; she is in a meeting.
正解!
正解は: available
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