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candy

/ˈkændi/

Candy is a sweet food product made primarily from sugar or syrup, often combined with flavorings, fruit, or chocolate. It is typically eaten as a small snack or a treat rather than as a main meal.

例文

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1

I bought some colorful candy at the local grocery store for the party.

I bought some colorful sugar treats at the local grocery store for the party.

2

The hotel provides complimentary candy for all guests in the lobby area.

The hotel provides free sugar treats for all guests in the lobby area.

3

Hey, do you want to grab some candy before the movie starts?

Hey, do you want to get some sweets before the movie starts?

語族

名詞
candy
Verb
candy
形容詞
candied
関連
confectioner
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'CAN' filled with 'D'elicious 'Y'ellow sugar: CAN-D-Y.

クイックテスト

The children were very happy because their grandmother gave them some ______.

正解!

正解は: candy

例文

1

I bought some colorful candy at the local grocery store for the party.

everyday

I bought some colorful sugar treats at the local grocery store for the party.

2

The hotel provides complimentary candy for all guests in the lobby area.

formal

The hotel provides free sugar treats for all guests in the lobby area.

3

Hey, do you want to grab some candy before the movie starts?

informal

Hey, do you want to get some sweets before the movie starts?

4

Nutritional studies indicate that excessive candy consumption can contribute to dental issues.

academic

Nutritional studies indicate that excessive consumption of sweets can contribute to dental issues.

5

Our marketing department is developing a new strategy to promote our premium candy line.

business

Our marketing department is developing a new strategy to promote our high-quality sweets line.

語族

名詞
candy
Verb
candy
形容詞
candied
関連
confectioner

よく使う組み合わせ

cotton candy spun sugar treat
hard candy solid boiled sugar treat
candy bar a chocolate-covered snack unit
piece of candy a single item of candy
sugar-free candy candy made without sugar

よく使うフレーズ

like taking candy from a baby

doing something that is extremely easy

eye candy

someone or something that is visually attractive but lacks depth

kid in a candy store

someone who is very excited because they have many great choices

よく混同される語

candy vs sweets

Candy is the standard term in American English, whereas sweets is the preferred term in British English.

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使い方のコツ

The word candy is often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the food category in general, but can be countable (candies) when referring to different types or individual pieces.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the plural 'candies' when they should use the uncountable form 'candy' for general preference, e.g., saying 'I like candies' instead of 'I like candy'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'CAN' filled with 'D'elicious 'Y'ellow sugar: CAN-D-Y.

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語源

Derived from the Arabic word 'qandi', which means 'made of sugar'.

文法パターン

Usually uncountable: 'I don't eat much candy.' Countable for varieties: 'The shop sells many different candies.' Commonly functions as a noun adjunct: 'candy shop', 'candy cane'.
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文化的な背景

In the United States, candy is the primary item given to children during the holiday of Halloween.

クイックテスト

The children were very happy because their grandmother gave them some ______.

正解!

正解は: candy

Foodの関連語

meal

A1

A meal is an occasion when food is eaten, or the specific food that is prepared and eaten at a certain time of day. It usually refers to the main eating events such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

juice

A1

Juice is the liquid that comes from fruits and vegetables when they are squeezed or crushed. It is a common beverage enjoyed cold and is often consumed during breakfast.

coffee

A1

Coffee is a popular dark-colored drink made from roasted and ground seeds called beans. It is usually served hot or cold and contains caffeine, which helps people feel more awake and energetic.

cheese

A1

A solid food made from the pressed curds of milk, often flavored and aged. It is a common dairy product used in sandwiches, pizzas, and many cooked dishes around the world.

beef

A1

Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle, particularly cows. It is a popular source of protein consumed in many different forms, such as steaks, roasts, or ground meat.

orange

A1

A round citrus fruit with a bright reddish-yellow skin and juicy segments inside. It is well-known for being a rich source of Vitamin C and is commonly eaten fresh or squeezed into juice.

watermelon

A1

A watermelon is a very large, round or oval fruit with a hard green skin and a sweet, watery red or pink interior. It is commonly eaten cold during the summer months and is known for its high water content and black seeds.

lemon

A1

A lemon is a yellow citrus fruit that has a very sour taste. It is commonly used in cooking, baking, and drinks to add a fresh or acidic flavor.

peach

A1

A peach is a round, sweet fruit with soft, fuzzy skin and a large hard seed in the middle. It is usually orange or yellow and is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts during the summer.

pineapple

A1

A large, tropical fruit with a tough, scaly skin and a tuft of green leaves on top. It has sweet, juicy yellow flesh inside and is eaten fresh, canned, or as juice.

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