B2 adjective ニュートラル

brushwood

/ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/

Brushwood refers to a collection of small twigs, broken branches, and sticks that have fallen from trees or been cleared from shrubs. It is commonly found on the forest floor and is often used as kindling for starting fires or for building simple shelters.

例文

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1

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

2

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

3

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

語族

名詞
brushwood
形容詞
brushy
関連
underbrush
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'brush' part as the thin bristles of a broom—brushwood consists of wood pieces that are as thin and brittle as broom bristles.

クイックテスト

The scout suggested we search for some dry _______ to help light the fire quickly.

正解!

正解は: brushwood

例文

1

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

everyday

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

2

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

formal

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

3

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

informal

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

4

The density of the brushwood provides a crucial micro-habitat for various small mammals and insects.

academic

The density of the brushwood provides a crucial micro-habitat for various small mammals and insects.

5

The landscaping proposal includes a specific line item for the clearing and disposal of all accumulated brushwood.

business

The landscaping proposal includes a specific line item for the clearing and disposal of all accumulated brushwood.

語族

名詞
brushwood
形容詞
brushy
関連
underbrush

よく使う組み合わせ

dry brushwood dry brushwood
gather brushwood gather brushwood
a pile of brushwood a pile of brushwood
clear away brushwood clear away brushwood
tangled brushwood tangled brushwood

よく使うフレーズ

bundle of brushwood

bundle of brushwood

hidden in the brushwood

hidden in the brushwood

brushwood fence

brushwood fence

よく混同される語

brushwood vs firewood

Firewood usually refers to larger logs used for a sustained flame, while brushwood refers to thin twigs and sticks.

brushwood vs underbrush

Underbrush refers to living shrubs and bushes growing under trees, while brushwood usually refers to dead, fallen woody material.

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使い方のコツ

Brushwood is an uncountable noun. It is often used in descriptive writing or technical contexts regarding forestry and fire safety.

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よくある間違い

Learners often mistakenly use 'brushwoods' as a plural form; it should be treated as a mass noun (e.g., 'a lot of brushwood').

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'brush' part as the thin bristles of a broom—brushwood consists of wood pieces that are as thin and brittle as broom bristles.

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語源

From the Middle English 'brusche' (meaning twigs/thicket) combined with 'wode' (wood).

文法パターン

Uncountable noun (mass noun). Often functions as an attributive noun before other nouns like 'fire' or 'pile'.
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文化的な背景

In historical rural societies, gathering brushwood was a vital daily activity for peasant families to heat their homes and cook meals.

クイックテスト

The scout suggested we search for some dry _______ to help light the fire quickly.

正解!

正解は: brushwood

関連単語

you

A1

Used 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.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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