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carpet

/ˈkɑːrpɪt/

A carpet is a thick, soft material used for covering floors to make them warm and comfortable. It is usually made of wool or synthetic fibers and can cover an entire room from wall to wall.

例文

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1

Please take off your shoes before walking on the white carpet.

Please take off your shoes before walking on the white carpet.

2

The hotel lobby is decorated with an expensive, hand-woven carpet.

The hotel lobby is decorated with an expensive, hand-woven carpet.

3

My dog spilled juice on the carpet, and now there is a big stain.

My dog spilled juice on the carpet, and now there is a big stain.

語族

名詞
carpet
Verb
carpet
形容詞
carpeted
関連
carpeting
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Car' parked on a 'Pet's' favorite soft spot—that soft spot is the Carpet.

クイックテスト

The living room floor felt cold, so we decided to buy a new soft ____.

正解!

正解は: carpet

例文

1

Please take off your shoes before walking on the white carpet.

everyday

Please take off your shoes before walking on the white carpet.

2

The hotel lobby is decorated with an expensive, hand-woven carpet.

formal

The hotel lobby is decorated with an expensive, hand-woven carpet.

3

My dog spilled juice on the carpet, and now there is a big stain.

informal

My dog spilled juice on the carpet, and now there is a big stain.

4

The study analyzes the chemical composition of antique carpet fibers.

academic

The study analyzes the chemical composition of antique carpet fibers.

5

The company decided to replace the old office carpet with modern floor tiles.

business

The company decided to replace the old office carpet with modern floor tiles.

語族

名詞
carpet
Verb
carpet
形容詞
carpeted
関連
carpeting

よく使う組み合わせ

wall-to-wall carpet a carpet that covers the entire floor area
red carpet a long carpet for important guests to walk on
thick carpet a carpet that is very soft and deep
stain-resistant carpet a carpet that is easy to clean
vacuum the carpet to clean the carpet with a machine

よく使うフレーズ

roll out the red carpet

to give a very special and expensive welcome to someone

sweep it under the carpet

to try to hide a problem instead of dealing with it

magic carpet

a legendary flying carpet from stories

よく混同される語

carpet vs rug

A carpet usually covers the whole floor and is fixed, while a rug is smaller and can be moved.

carpet vs blanket

A blanket is used on a bed for warmth; a carpet is used on the floor.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'carpet' for large floor coverings that are often attached to the floor. For small, decorative floor coverings, 'rug' is more common.

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よくある間違い

Learners often call any floor covering a 'carpet', even if it is a small bath mat or a movable rug.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Car' parked on a 'Pet's' favorite soft spot—that soft spot is the Carpet.

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語源

Derived from the Old French 'carpite', which means a heavy decorated cloth or floor covering.

文法パターン

countable noun (plural: carpets) can be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the material often used as a verb meaning 'to cover with a carpet'
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文化的な背景

In many Western countries, wall-to-wall carpeting was a symbol of comfort and wealth in mid-20th-century homes.

クイックテスト

The living room floor felt cold, so we decided to buy a new soft ____.

正解!

正解は: carpet

Homeの関連語

dining room

A1

A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.

garage

A1

A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.

basement

A1

A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.

balcony

A1

A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.

porch

A1

A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.

drawer

A1

A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

fridge

A1

A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.

stove

A1

A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.

microwave

A1

A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.

washing machine

A1

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

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