boneyard
A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.
例文
3 / 5The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.
The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.
Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.
Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.
My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.
My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'yard' filled with the white 'bones' (the skeletons or frames) of old airplanes bleaching in the desert sun.
クイックテスト
The company’s failed prototypes were all relegated to the technical _____, never to be seen by the public.
正解！
正解は： boneyard
例文
The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.
everydayThe old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.
Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.
formalArchaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.
My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.
informalMy desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.
The study examines the environmental impact of decommissioned naval vessels in the coastal boneyard.
academicThe study examines the environmental impact of decommissioned naval vessels in the coastal boneyard.
If we don't secure more funding, this entire initiative is headed for the corporate boneyard.
businessIf we don't secure more funding, this entire initiative is headed for the corporate boneyard.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
sent to the boneyard
retired or discarded because it is no longer useful
a boneyard of ideas
a collection of concepts that were never implemented
raid the boneyard
to search through discarded items for useful parts
よく混同される語
A junkyard is specifically for scrap metal and trash, while a boneyard often implies specialized storage for machines like planes or ships.
Graveyard almost exclusively refers to human burials, whereas boneyard is more versatile and often refers to machines.
使い方のコツ
The term is frequently used in the aviation and military industries to describe storage facilities in dry climates where metal doesn't rust. Metaphorically, it can describe any place where failed or outdated things accumulate.
よくある間違い
Learners might use 'boneyard' in a very formal eulogy for a person, which can sound slightly disrespectful or overly casual; 'cemetery' is preferred in solemn contexts.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'yard' filled with the white 'bones' (the skeletons or frames) of old airplanes bleaching in the desert sun.
語源
An American English compound word from 'bone' and 'yard,' appearing in the mid-19th century to describe cemeteries before expanding to industrial storage.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The United States Air Force maintains a famous 'Boneyard' at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, which houses thousands of retired military aircraft.
クイックテスト
The company’s failed prototypes were all relegated to the technical _____, never to be seen by the public.
正解！
正解は： boneyard
関連単語
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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