B2 noun ニュートラル

blustery

/ˈblʌs.tər.i/

Describes weather conditions characterized by strong, irregular gusts of wind, often occurring during autumn or spring. It implies a sense of turbulence and noise caused by the wind rather than a steady breeze.

例文

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1

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a blustery afternoon.

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a windy and gusty afternoon.

2

The outdoor commencement was moved inside due to the blustery conditions and risk of rain.

The outdoor graduation was moved inside due to the windy conditions and risk of rain.

3

It’s a bit blustery out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

It’s a bit windy and cold out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

語族

名詞
bluster
Verb
bluster
副詞
blusteringly
形容詞
blustery
関連
blusteriness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in Blustery as a Big Balloon Blowing in the wind.

クイックテスト

Despite the ______ winds, the pilot managed to land the small plane safely.

正解!

正解は: blustery

例文

1

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a blustery afternoon.

everyday

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a windy and gusty afternoon.

2

The outdoor commencement was moved inside due to the blustery conditions and risk of rain.

formal

The outdoor graduation was moved inside due to the windy conditions and risk of rain.

3

It’s a bit blustery out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

informal

It’s a bit windy and cold out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

4

The study concludes that blustery coastal environments significantly affect the nesting habits of local seabirds.

academic

The study concludes that windy coastal environments significantly affect the nesting habits of local seabirds.

5

Our logistics team reported that the blustery weather at the port delayed the unloading of several containers.

business

Our logistics team reported that the windy weather at the port delayed the unloading of several containers.

語族

名詞
bluster
Verb
bluster
副詞
blusteringly
形容詞
blustery
関連
blusteriness

よく使う組み合わせ

blustery winds strong, gusty winds
blustery autumn day a windy day in the fall
blustery conditions weather circumstances involving high winds
blustery showers rain accompanied by strong gusts of wind
cold and blustery chilly and very windy weather

よく使うフレーズ

a blustery day

a day with strong, irregular winds

blustery weather

windy and turbulent weather

bluster and brag

to talk loudly and aggressively (related to the verb form)

よく混同される語

blustery vs boisterous

Blustery refers to windy weather, whereas boisterous refers to noisy, energetic, or rowdy behavior in people.

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使い方のコツ

Blustery is almost exclusively used to describe weather or the physical environment. While its root verb 'bluster' can describe aggressive human speech, 'blustery' rarely describes a person's personality.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'blustery' as a noun (e.g., 'the blustery was strong'); remember it is an adjective and requires a noun to modify, such as 'blustery wind'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in Blustery as a Big Balloon Blowing in the wind.

📖

語源

Derived from the Middle Dutch 'bluisteren', which means to blow or puff violently.

文法パターン

Attributive adjective: a blustery day Predicative adjective: the weather became blustery
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文化的な背景

Commonly used in literature and weather reports in English-speaking countries like the UK and USA to describe typical transition weather in spring and autumn.

クイックテスト

Despite the ______ winds, the pilot managed to land the small plane safely.

正解!

正解は: blustery

関連単語

proceed

C1

The 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

C1

Relating 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

B2

To 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

B2

A 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

B2

A 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

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.

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