blueberry
A small, round, edible berry that is blue or purple in color, growing on a shrub of the genus Vaccinium. It is widely recognized as a 'superfood' due to its high concentration of antioxidants and nutrients.
例文
3 / 5I usually add a handful of fresh blueberries to my morning bowl of oatmeal.
I typically put some small blue berries into my breakfast porridge.
The researchers monitored the effects of daily blueberry consumption on the participants' memory retention.
Scientists observed how eating these berries every day influenced how well people remembered things.
Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the demand for frozen blueberry exports.
The company's three-month update indicates more people want to buy our exported frozen berries.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Blue Berry'—it is one of the only fruits in nature that is truly blue on the outside.
クイックテスト
For a healthy snack, I added some _____ to my smoothie.
正解！
正解は： blueberries
例文
I usually add a handful of fresh blueberries to my morning bowl of oatmeal.
everydayI typically put some small blue berries into my breakfast porridge.
The researchers monitored the effects of daily blueberry consumption on the participants' memory retention.
academicScientists observed how eating these berries every day influenced how well people remembered things.
Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the demand for frozen blueberry exports.
businessThe company's three-month update indicates more people want to buy our exported frozen berries.
The committee respectfully requests that fresh blueberries be served during the luncheon.
formalThe official group asks that these berries be provided during the formal midday meal.
Can you grab some blueberries from the fridge? I'm craving something sweet.
informalWould you mind getting the berries from the refrigerator? I want a sugary snack.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
as blue as a blueberry
describing something with a very deep, dark blue or purple hue
blueberry hill
a common cultural reference to a place of nostalgia or romance
to go blueberrying
the act of going out to pick wild blueberries
よく混同される語
Huckleberries have larger, harder seeds and are usually more tart, whereas blueberries have tiny seeds and are sweeter.
使い方のコツ
The word is almost always used as a countable noun when referring to the individual fruits, but it functions as a noun adjunct (adjective-like) in compound nouns like 'blueberry pie' or 'blueberry jam'.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget that the plural form requires changing the 'y' to 'ies' (blueberries). Additionally, they may confuse them with 'bilberries', which look similar but are darker on the inside.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Blue Berry'—it is one of the only fruits in nature that is truly blue on the outside.
語源
From the Middle English 'bleu' (blue) and 'berye' (berry), referring to the fruit's distinct color.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Blueberries are native to North America and are a quintessential part of American summer culture and breakfast traditions.
クイックテスト
For a healthy snack, I added some _____ to my smoothie.
正解！
正解は： blueberries
関連語彙
関連単語
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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.
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