blackthorn
A thorny deciduous shrub or small tree of the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia, which produces white flowers in early spring and small, bitter, dark blue fruits known as sloes. It is frequently used for creating dense, prickly hedges and is well-known for providing the wood used in traditional Irish walking sticks.
例文
3 / 5The hiker accidentally scratched his arm on a sharp blackthorn branch while exploring the woods.
The person walking got a scratch from a prickly branch of the blackthorn bush in the forest.
Ecologists noted that the blackthorn thickets provided a crucial habitat for the local nightingale population.
Scientists observed that the dense blackthorn bushes were essential living areas for local birds.
Watch out for that blackthorn; it'll ruin your jacket if you get too close!
Be careful around that prickly bush because its thorns will tear your clothes.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'Black Thorns': the plant has very dark bark (black) and very sharp spikes (thorns).
クイックテスト
The farmer decided to plant a ______ hedge to keep intruders off his land because of its sharp spikes.
正解！
正解は： blackthorn
例文
The hiker accidentally scratched his arm on a sharp blackthorn branch while exploring the woods.
everydayThe person walking got a scratch from a prickly branch of the blackthorn bush in the forest.
Ecologists noted that the blackthorn thickets provided a crucial habitat for the local nightingale population.
formalScientists observed that the dense blackthorn bushes were essential living areas for local birds.
Watch out for that blackthorn; it'll ruin your jacket if you get too close!
informalBe careful around that prickly bush because its thorns will tear your clothes.
Botanical analysis of the site revealed a high concentration of Prunus spinosa, commonly known as blackthorn, within the hedgerows.
academicScientific study showed many blackthorn plants growing in the lines of bushes at the site.
The distillery's branding highlights the wild-harvested blackthorn berries used in their award-winning liqueur.
businessThe company emphasizes the wild fruits from the blackthorn plant used in their alcoholic drink.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
blackthorn winter
A period of cold weather in late spring
blackthorn stick
A traditional wooden staff
sloe-eyed
Having dark, almond-shaped eyes (related to the fruit)
よく混同される語
Hawthorn has red berries and flowers after its leaves appear, whereas blackthorn has blue berries and flowers before leaves.
Blackthorn refers to the entire plant, while sloe specifically refers to its fruit.
使い方のコツ
The word is most frequently used in British and Irish English, particularly in nature writing, gardening, or when discussing traditional crafts. It often carries a connotation of being hardy, wild, or protective due to its thorns.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget that 'blackthorn' is the plant and 'sloe' is the fruit, sometimes using them interchangeably when they aren't strictly the same thing.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'Black Thorns': the plant has very dark bark (black) and very sharp spikes (thorns).
語源
From Old English 'blācthorn', combining 'blāc' (black/dark) and 'thorn' (prickly point), referring to its dark bark and thorns.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In Irish culture, blackthorn is famous for being the material for the 'shillelagh', a traditional walking stick and club associated with folklore and self-defense.
クイックテスト
The farmer decided to plant a ______ hedge to keep intruders off his land because of its sharp spikes.
正解！
正解は： blackthorn
関連単語
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
コメント (0)
ログインしてコメント無料で言語学習を始めよう
無料で始める