B2 adjective ニュートラル

boxer

/ˈbɒksər/

Describing something related to the sport of boxing, a specific breed of dog, or a mechanical configuration where parts move in horizontal opposition. In technical and historical contexts, it identifies specific styles of machinery or historical movements characterized by direct, forceful action.

例文

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1

He decided to wear boxer shorts for his workout to ensure better range of motion.

He chose to wear loose-fitting undergarments for his exercise to allow for better movement.

2

The aircraft is powered by a boxer engine, which helps maintain a slim aerodynamic profile.

The plane uses a horizontally-opposed engine to keep the shape of the craft efficient.

3

She has a very boxer look, with a strong jawline and a determined expression.

She looks like a fighter, with a very square jaw and a focused face.

語族

名詞
boxer
Verb
box
形容詞
boxer
関連
boxing
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the flat, horizontal punching motion of a boxer's fists to remember the 'boxer engine' layout.

クイックテスト

The vintage motorcycle was famous for its reliable ___ engine layout, which helped with cooling.

正解!

正解は: boxer

例文

1

He decided to wear boxer shorts for his workout to ensure better range of motion.

everyday

He chose to wear loose-fitting undergarments for his exercise to allow for better movement.

2

The aircraft is powered by a boxer engine, which helps maintain a slim aerodynamic profile.

formal

The plane uses a horizontally-opposed engine to keep the shape of the craft efficient.

3

She has a very boxer look, with a strong jawline and a determined expression.

informal

She looks like a fighter, with a very square jaw and a focused face.

4

Historians often analyze the boxer uprising as a pivotal moment in early 20th-century diplomacy.

academic

Scholars study the specific anti-imperialist rebellion as a key event in modern history.

5

Our marketing team is targeting the boxer demographic for the new high-performance sportswear line.

business

The business is focusing on the athlete market for its new athletic clothing products.

語族

名詞
boxer
Verb
box
形容詞
boxer
関連
boxing

よく使う組み合わせ

boxer shorts loose-fitting men's underwear
boxer engine a flat engine with horizontally opposed cylinders
boxer rebellion a historical anti-foreign uprising in China
boxer dog a specific breed of medium-sized, short-haired dog
boxer build a muscular and sturdy physical frame

よく使うフレーズ

boxer shorts

loose underwear resembling boxing trunks

boxer engine

an engine where pistons move like boxers' fists

shadow boxer

someone who practices boxing against an imaginary opponent

よく混同される語

boxer vs boxing

Boxing is the noun for the sport itself, while boxer is used as an adjective or noun for the participant or related items.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word functions primarily as an attributive noun (a noun used as an adjective) to modify other nouns. It is most commonly found in technical engineering contexts or when describing specific clothing styles.

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よくある間違い

Learners often try to use 'boxer' as a general descriptive adjective (e.g., 'he is very boxer'), whereas it should only modify specific nouns like 'shorts', 'engine', or 'rebellion'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the flat, horizontal punching motion of a boxer's fists to remember the 'boxer engine' layout.

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語源

From the verb 'box' (to strike with the fist), likely derived from the Middle Dutch 'boke' meaning a blow or strike.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective before the noun it modifies. Does not take comparative or superlative forms (no 'boxerer'). Remains singular even when modifying plural nouns (e.g., boxer shorts).
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文化的な背景

The 'boxer' style in clothing and engineering is a global standard, originating from the physical requirements and movements of the sport of boxing.

クイックテスト

The vintage motorcycle was famous for its reliable ___ engine layout, which helped with cooling.

正解!

正解は: boxer

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around

C2

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climate

B2

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immune

B2

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virus

B2

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species

B2

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business

B2

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contract

C1

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bonus

B2

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