brushstroke
A mark made by a paintbrush across a surface, often used to describe the technique or style of an artist. Metaphorically, it refers to a specific detail or a small action that contributes to a larger overall effect or plan.
例文
3 / 5The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.
The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.
Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.
Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.
I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.
I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a cat: when you 'stroke' its fur with a 'brush', you are making a 'brushstroke'.
クイックテスト
The painter used light, airy ________ to capture the shimmering light on the water.
正解！
正解は： brushstrokes
例文
The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.
everydayThe artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.
Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.
formalUpon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.
I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.
informalI really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.
The transition from hidden to visible brushstrokes in the late 19th century signaled a shift toward modernist expressive values.
academicThe transition from hidden to visible brushstrokes in the late 19th century signaled a shift toward modernist expressive values.
While the CEO outlined the strategy in broad brushstrokes, the department heads were left to manage the finer details.
businessWhile the CEO outlined the strategy in broad brushstrokes, the department heads were left to manage the finer details.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
in broad brushstrokes
in general terms without detail
the final brushstroke
the last touch that completes a work
fine brushstrokes
detailed and intricate work
よく混同される語
Brushwork refers to the overall style or quality of painting technique, while a brushstroke is a single individual mark.
Stroke is a more general term for any mark (like a pen stroke) or a medical condition, whereas brushstroke is specific to painting.
使い方のコツ
Use 'brushstroke' literally when discussing art and painting techniques. Use it figuratively (especially as 'broad brushstrokes') when describing a summary or a general outline that lacks specific detail.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'brushstroke' when they mean 'pencil mark' or 'pen line'; remember it must involve a brush. Also, avoid using it as a verb; use 'stroke' or 'paint' instead.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a cat: when you 'stroke' its fur with a 'brush', you are making a 'brushstroke'.
語源
A compound of the noun 'brush' (from Old French 'broce', meaning twigs or thicket) and 'stroke' (from Old English 'strācian', meaning to move the hand gently over a surface).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In Western art history, the visibility of the brushstroke evolved from being hidden (Neoclassicism) to being a primary vehicle of emotion and expression (Impressionism and Expressionism).
クイックテスト
The painter used light, airy ________ to capture the shimmering light on the water.
正解！
正解は： brushstrokes
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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