B2 noun ニュートラル

boned

/boʊnd/

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

例文

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1

The chef prepared a boned and rolled leg of lamb for the Sunday roast.

The cook prepared a piece of lamb meat that had its bones removed and was tied in a roll.

2

The archaeological report described the specimen as a heavy-boned individual with significant muscle attachments.

The scientific report noted that the skeleton belonged to a person with a thick and sturdy bone structure.

3

I'm sorry, we're completely boned if we don't finish this presentation by tomorrow morning.

I am sorry, but we are in a very difficult or hopeless situation if we don't finish this work soon.

語族

名詞
bone
Verb
bone
形容詞
boned
関連
boning
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'boned' fish on a plate—it has either been 'boned' (emptied of bones) by a chef, or it's a 'fine-boned' species.

クイックテスト

The antique corset was ____ with whalebone to maintain its rigid structure.

正解!

正解は: boned

例文

1

The chef prepared a boned and rolled leg of lamb for the Sunday roast.

everyday

The cook prepared a piece of lamb meat that had its bones removed and was tied in a roll.

2

The archaeological report described the specimen as a heavy-boned individual with significant muscle attachments.

academic

The scientific report noted that the skeleton belonged to a person with a thick and sturdy bone structure.

3

I'm sorry, we're completely boned if we don't finish this presentation by tomorrow morning.

informal

I am sorry, but we are in a very difficult or hopeless situation if we don't finish this work soon.

4

The Victorian-era gown featured a heavily boned bodice to achieve the desired silhouette.

formal

The historical dress used stiff internal supports in the upper part to create a specific body shape.

5

Please ensure the supplier provides only boned poultry to reduce preparation time in our kitchens.

business

Please make sure the vendor delivers chicken with the bones already removed to save us work time.

語族

名詞
bone
Verb
bone
形容詞
boned
関連
boning

よく使う組み合わせ

fine-boned having a delicate or small skeleton
heavy-boned having a thick or large skeleton
boned-out meat that has been completely removed from the bone
boned corset an undergarment stiffened with strips of metal or plastic
well-boned having a strong or prominent bone structure

よく使うフレーズ

big-boned

a polite way to describe someone with a large physical build

boned up on

to have studied or researched a topic thoroughly

fine-boned features

delicate facial or body structure

よく混同される語

boned vs boneless

'Boneless' usually means the product never had bones or they were removed entirely for the consumer, while 'boned' can describe the presence of specific bones.

boned vs boning

'Boning' is the noun for the material used to stiffen a garment or the process of removing bones, whereas 'boned' is the descriptive adjective.

📝

使い方のコツ

In culinary contexts, 'boned' usually means the bones have been removed. In biological or descriptive contexts, it describes the type of bones a creature possesses.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'boned' to mean 'having no bones' in all contexts, but in anatomy, it actually describes the presence or quality of bones (e.g., 'light-boned').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'boned' fish on a plate—it has either been 'boned' (emptied of bones) by a chef, or it's a 'fine-boned' species.

📖

語源

From Old English 'bān', referring to the hard parts of the vertebrate skeleton, combined with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

文法パターン

often functions as a participial adjective frequently used in hyphenated compound adjectives (e.g., small-boned) used as the past participle of the verb 'to bone'
🌍

文化的な背景

The term 'big-boned' is a common cultural euphemism in English-speaking countries used to avoid calling someone 'overweight'.

クイックテスト

The antique corset was ____ with whalebone to maintain its rigid structure.

正解!

正解は: boned

関連単語

complement

A2

A 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

A2

Describes 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

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To 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

A2

To 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

A2

Following 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

A2

Consistency 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

B1

Describing 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

B1

Describes 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

B1

Describing 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.

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