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cable

/ˈkeɪ.bl̩/

A thick wire or bundle of wires covered in plastic that carries electricity or electronic signals. It is commonly used to connect electronic devices, like computers and televisions, to power or to each other.

例文

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1

I need a long cable to charge my phone across the room.

I need a long cable to charge my phone across the room.

2

Please ensure that the power cable is securely connected to the wall outlet.

Please ensure that the power cable is securely connected to the wall outlet.

3

Do you have a spare cable? My battery is almost dead.

Do you have a spare cable? My battery is almost dead.

語族

名詞
cable
Verb
cable
形容詞
cabled
関連
cabling
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'C' in Cable as standing for 'Connect'—it is the physical thing that Connects your devices.

クイックテスト

I cannot find the ____ for my laptop charger.

正解!

正解は: cable

例文

1

I need a long cable to charge my phone across the room.

everyday

I need a long cable to charge my phone across the room.

2

Please ensure that the power cable is securely connected to the wall outlet.

formal

Please ensure that the power cable is securely connected to the wall outlet.

3

Do you have a spare cable? My battery is almost dead.

informal

Do you have a spare cable? My battery is almost dead.

4

The data is transmitted through a fiber-optic cable at extremely high speeds.

academic

The data is transmitted through a fiber-optic cable at extremely high speeds.

5

The office installation requires several miles of network cable to be installed.

business

The office installation requires several miles of network cable to be installed.

語族

名詞
cable
Verb
cable
形容詞
cabled
関連
cabling

よく使う組み合わせ

power cable power cable
charging cable charging cable
USB cable USB cable
extension cable extension cable
thick cable thick cable

よく使うフレーズ

cable TV

cable TV

cable car

cable car

jumper cables

jumper cables

よく混同される語

cable vs wire

A wire is usually a single strand of metal, while a cable is often a bundle of wires or much thicker.

cable vs cord

A cord is generally thinner and more flexible, like the one on a household lamp.

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使い方のコツ

At the A1 level, use 'cable' primarily when talking about technology, such as charging your phone or connecting a computer to a monitor.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the word 'wire' for everything; remember to use 'cable' for complex bundles like USB or HDMI connectors.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'C' in Cable as standing for 'Connect'—it is the physical thing that Connects your devices.

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語源

Derived from the Late Latin word 'capulum', which means a halter or a rope for animals.

文法パターン

Countable noun (one cable, two cables) Often used as a compound noun (e.g., cable box, cable network) The plural is formed by adding -s
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文化的な背景

In North America, 'cable' is often used as a shorthand for 'Cable TV', referring to paid television services.

クイックテスト

I cannot find the ____ for my laptop charger.

正解!

正解は: cable

Technologyの関連語

laptop

A1

A laptop is a portable personal computer that is small and light enough to be used on a person's lap. It combines a screen, keyboard, and processor into one battery-powered unit that you can carry easily.

screen

A1

A screen is the flat surface on an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images and information are displayed. It is the part of the hardware that the user looks at to interact with the device.

keyboard

A1

A keyboard is an input device consisting of a set of keys that you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer. It is also a musical instrument that looks like a piano and produces electronic sounds.

mouse

A1

A small device that you move with your hand to control the cursor on a computer screen. It allows users to select, click, and drag items by pressing buttons on its surface.

headphones

A1

Headphones are a pair of small speakers that you wear over or inside your ears to listen to music or sound without other people hearing it. They are commonly used with phones, computers, and music players.

speaker

A1

A speaker is an electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound. It is used to listen to music, voices, or other sounds from computers, phones, or home entertainment systems.

website

A1

A website is a collection of connected pages on the internet that contains information about a person, company, or subject. You use a web browser like Chrome or Safari to visit a website and read its content.

search

A1

A search is the act of looking for something or someone carefully. In technology, it refers to using a computer program or website to find specific information or files.

download

A1

A computer file that has been moved from the internet or a larger system to a smaller device like a computer or phone. It can also refer to the process of transferring this data from one place to another.

click

A1

A click is the short, sharp sound made when a computer mouse button is pressed. It also refers to the physical action of pressing a button on a digital device to select or activate something on a screen.

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