C1 noun ニュートラル

brood

/bruːd/

A group of young animals, particularly birds or insects, produced at one time or hatched from the same nest. Figuratively, it refers to a large family of children or a group of related items sharing a common origin.

例文

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1

The hen spent the afternoon scratching for worms to feed her hungry brood.

The hen spent the afternoon searching for food for her young offspring.

2

Ornithologists documented a significant decrease in the average brood size within the urban habitat.

Scientists recorded a drop in the number of chicks per nest in city areas.

3

Uncle Jerry arrived at the reunion with his entire brood of seven noisy kids.

Uncle Jerry came to the party with his whole group of seven children.

語族

名詞
brood
Verb
brood
副詞
broodingly
形容詞
broody
関連
brooder
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'breeding'—a brood is the result of a successful breeding cycle.

クイックテスト

The mother swan glided across the lake, followed closely by her ______ of five cygnets.

正解!

正解は: brood

例文

1

The hen spent the afternoon scratching for worms to feed her hungry brood.

everyday

The hen spent the afternoon searching for food for her young offspring.

2

Ornithologists documented a significant decrease in the average brood size within the urban habitat.

formal

Scientists recorded a drop in the number of chicks per nest in city areas.

3

Uncle Jerry arrived at the reunion with his entire brood of seven noisy kids.

informal

Uncle Jerry came to the party with his whole group of seven children.

4

The experiment analyzed the correlation between brood parasitism and host species decline.

academic

The research studied the link between laying eggs in other nests and the drop in host population.

5

The tech giant is set to release a new brood of software updates next quarter.

business

The large company plans to launch a series of related software improvements soon.

語族

名詞
brood
Verb
brood
副詞
broodingly
形容詞
broody
関連
brooder

よく使う組み合わせ

brood size the number of young in one family or hatch
raise a brood to care for and grow a group of offspring
healthy brood a group of offspring in good physical condition
protect the brood to keep the young animals safe from predators
avian brood a family of young birds

よく使うフレーズ

a large brood

a family with many children

brood reduction

a biological strategy where some young are sacrificed for the survival of others

the whole brood

the entire group of offspring

よく混同される語

brood vs clutch

A clutch refers specifically to a group of eggs, while a brood refers to the young after they have hatched.

brood vs litter

Litter is used primarily for mammals born at the same time, whereas brood is primarily for birds and insects.

📝

使い方のコツ

While primarily a biological term for birds, it is frequently used in literary or informal contexts to describe a large group of human children. Be careful not to confuse the noun with the verb 'to brood,' which means to think deeply about something unhappy.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'litter' for birds, but 'brood' is the correct term for avian offspring. Also, ensure not to use 'brood' when referring to only one child.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'breeding'—a brood is the result of a successful breeding cycle.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English 'brōd', which is related to 'brēdan' (to breed or nourish).

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural form: broods
🌍

文化的な背景

In agricultural societies, the health of a brood of poultry was often a measure of a farm's prosperity.

クイックテスト

The mother swan glided across the lake, followed closely by her ______ of five cygnets.

正解!

正解は: brood

関連単語

univolvacy

C1

The characteristic or state of an organism, particularly an insect, having only one generation or brood per year. It describes a life cycle that is completed once within a twelve-month period, often dictated by seasonal changes.

postrogible

C1

A postrogible is a formal administrative item, decision, or legal clause that is officially designated as subject to subsequent questioning or secondary verification. It acts as a placeholder in a process, allowing a project to move forward while acknowledging that a specific element requires future scrutiny.

overferfy

C1

To excessively complicate, refine, or add unnecessary details to a task, object, or process, ultimately diminishing its original effectiveness or clarity. It describes the act of over-engineering something to the point of absurdity or inefficiency.

trisalvhood

C1

Describing a state or system that possesses a triple-layered security or salvage protocol to prevent total loss. It characterizes an object, process, or entity that is thrice-protected against failure, ensuring maximum durability and resilience.

exmovize

C1

A formal noun referring to the outward manifestation or physical externalization of internal energy, emotion, or kinetic impulses. It is specifically used to describe the transition from a latent state to a visible, active movement.

circumpetious

C1

To seek a goal or target by taking an indirect, circular, or roundabout path rather than a direct one. It implies a strategic or cautious approach to reaching an objective by navigating around obstacles or avoiding direct confrontation.

undertactant

C1

A term used in behavioral psychology and verbal behavior analysis to describe an individual who exhibits a deficit in 'tacting,' which is the ability to label or name stimuli in the environment. It refers to a speaker who provides significantly fewer verbal descriptions of non-verbal stimuli than expected for their developmental level.

hypercryptity

C1

To encrypt or obscure information to an extreme, multi-layered degree, often exceeding standard security requirements. This verb describes the act of applying redundant cryptographic protections to ensure that data remains inaccessible even under intense scrutiny.

homosolship

C1

A state or quality of being united by a single, shared purpose or essence within a group, particularly where individual differences are subsumed by a collective identity. It characterizes the bond formed through consistent, singular dedication to a common goal or philosophy.

subsumful

C1

To completely integrate or incorporate a specific element, concept, or entity into a larger, more comprehensive framework or system. It describes the process of making something a full part of a bigger whole so that it becomes indistinguishable from the main structure.

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