B2 adjective ニュートラル

bread

/brɛd/

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

例文

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1

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

2

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

3

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

語族

名詞
bread
Verb
bread
形容詞
breaded
関連
breadwinner
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in bread standing for 'Basic'—it is the most basic food in many cultures.

クイックテスト

The consultant explained that digital marketing was the company's ____ and butter, providing most of their income.

正解!

正解は: bread

例文

1

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

everyday

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

2

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

formal

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

3

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

informal

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

4

Sociological studies often utilize the price of bread as a key metric for measuring urban economic distress.

academic

Sociological studies often utilize the price of bread as a key metric for measuring urban economic distress.

5

The company’s bread-and-butter product continues to generate steady revenue despite market volatility.

business

The company’s bread-and-butter product continues to generate steady revenue despite market volatility.

語族

名詞
bread
Verb
bread
形容詞
breaded
関連
breadwinner

よく使う組み合わせ

loaf of bread loaf of bread
stale bread stale bread
break bread break bread
bread and butter bread and butter
whole-wheat bread whole-wheat bread

よく使うフレーズ

The best thing since sliced bread

The best thing since sliced bread

Know which side your bread is buttered on

Know which side your bread is buttered on

Take the bread out of someone's mouth

Take the bread out of someone's mouth

よく混同される語

bread vs bred

Bred is the past tense of the verb 'breed' (e.g., pure-bred dogs), whereas bread is the food.

bread vs breadth

Breadth refers to the width or extent of something, not the food.

📝

使い方のコツ

In English, 'bread' is an uncountable (mass) noun. To refer to a single unit, you must use a counter like 'a loaf of' or 'a slice of'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often mistakenly say 'a bread' or 'two breads' instead of 'a piece of bread' or 'two loaves of bread'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in bread standing for 'Basic'—it is the most basic food in many cultures.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English 'bread', which originally meant 'morsel', 'crumb', or 'piece of food'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Used with 'a loaf of' or 'a slice of' Functions as an attributive noun in compounds (e.g., bread knife)
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, bread is a symbol of life and shared community, hence the phrase 'to break bread' meaning to eat together in friendship.

クイックテスト

The consultant explained that digital marketing was the company's ____ and butter, providing most of their income.

正解!

正解は: bread

関連単語

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

breadth

B2

Breadth refers to the distance or measurement from side to side of an object, commonly known as width. In a more abstract or academic context, it describes a wide range or comprehensive extent of knowledge, interests, or experience.

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