B2 adjective ニュートラル

burn

/bɜːrnt/

Describes something that has been damaged, blackened, or consumed by fire, extreme heat, or chemicals. It can also metaphorically describe a person who is extremely exhausted or someone who has suffered a loss in a deal or relationship.

例文

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1

The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.

The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.

2

Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.

Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.

3

I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.

I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.

語族

名詞
burn
Verb
burn
副詞
burningly
形容詞
burnt
関連
burner
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覚え方のコツ

Visualize the letter 'T' at the end of 'burnt' as looking like a charred, upright stick left after a fire.

クイックテスト

After three weeks of working overtime without a break, Sarah felt completely ______.

正解!

正解は: burnt out

例文

1

The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.

everyday

The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.

2

Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.

formal

Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.

3

I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.

informal

I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.

4

The burnt organic matter in the soil samples indicates a high frequency of wildfires during the Neolithic period.

academic

The burnt organic matter in the soil samples indicates a high frequency of wildfires during the Neolithic period.

5

The company was badly burnt by its previous investment in the unstable tech sector.

business

The company was badly burnt by its previous investment in the unstable tech sector.

語族

名詞
burn
Verb
burn
副詞
burningly
形容詞
burnt
関連
burner

よく使う組み合わせ

burnt orange burnt orange (a dark, reddish-orange color)
burnt sugar burnt sugar
burnt out exhausted / depleted
burnt toast burnt toast
burnt remains burnt remains

よく使うフレーズ

burnt to a crisp

completely blackened or overcooked

once bitten, twice shy (burnt)

being cautious after a bad experience

burnt to the ground

completely destroyed by fire

よく混同される語

burn vs burned

'Burned' is the standard past tense verb in American English, while 'burnt' is more frequently used as the adjective form in both British and American English.

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使い方のコツ

While 'burned' and 'burnt' can both be adjectives, 'burnt' is more traditional for describing the state of an object (e.g., burnt toast). Use 'burnt out' specifically to describe professional or emotional exhaustion.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the base noun 'burn' as an adjective (e.g., 'the burn bread') instead of using the participle form 'burnt'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize the letter 'T' at the end of 'burnt' as looking like a charred, upright stick left after a fire.

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語源

Derived from the Old English 'byrnan' (to be on fire) and 'bærnan' (to set on fire), merging into the modern English forms.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., burnt wood). Used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., the dinner is burnt).
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文化的な背景

In American BBQ culture, 'burnt ends' are a highly sought-after delicacy consisting of the flavorful, charred edges of a brisket.

クイックテスト

After three weeks of working overtime without a break, Sarah felt completely ______.

正解!

正解は: burnt out

関連フレーズ

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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