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chocolate

/ˈtʃɒklət/

Chocolate is a sweet, usually brown food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. It is typically sold as a candy bar or used as a flavor in various desserts and drinks.

例文

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1

I love eating chocolate after dinner.

I enjoy having a sweet cocoa snack in the evening.

2

The manufacturer specializes in high-quality organic chocolate.

The company produces premium natural cocoa sweets.

3

Got any chocolate? I'm craving something sweet.

Do you have any candy? I want some sugar.

語族

名詞
chocolate
形容詞
chocolatey
関連
chocolatier
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'chock' (block) of 'late' night snack.

クイックテスト

Would you like a ___ of chocolate?

正解!

正解は: bar

例文

1

I love eating chocolate after dinner.

everyday

I enjoy having a sweet cocoa snack in the evening.

2

The manufacturer specializes in high-quality organic chocolate.

formal

The company produces premium natural cocoa sweets.

3

Got any chocolate? I'm craving something sweet.

informal

Do you have any candy? I want some sugar.

4

Research suggests that dark chocolate may have health benefits.

academic

Studies show that bitter chocolate might be good for the body.

5

Our company is launching a new line of luxury chocolate boxes.

business

The firm is introducing a premium selection of cocoa treats.

語族

名詞
chocolate
形容詞
chocolatey
関連
chocolatier

よく使う組み合わせ

dark chocolate bitter chocolate with a high cocoa content
hot chocolate a warm drink made with cocoa
chocolate bar a solid rectangular piece of chocolate
milk chocolate sweet chocolate made with milk powder
white chocolate a sweet treat made from cocoa butter without solids

よく使うフレーズ

a box of chocolates

a collection of varied chocolate candies

chocolate box

something that looks very pretty or sentimental

death by chocolate

a dessert that is extremely rich in chocolate

よく混同される語

chocolate vs cacao

Cacao refers to the raw bean or tree, while chocolate is the processed food product.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'chocolate' as an uncountable noun when talking about the substance and as a countable noun when referring to individual pieces from a box.

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よくある間違い

Many learners pronounce it with three syllables (cho-co-late), but native speakers usually say it with two: 'chock-let'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'chock' (block) of 'late' night snack.

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語源

Derived from the Nahuatl word 'xocoatl', which referred to a bitter drink made from cacao seeds.

文法パターン

Uncountable: 'I want some chocolate.' Countable: 'She bought a box of chocolates.' Used as a noun-modifier: 'chocolate cake'.
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文化的な背景

Chocolate is a traditional gift for Valentine's Day and Easter in many Western countries.

クイックテスト

Would you like a ___ of chocolate?

正解!

正解は: bar

Foodの関連語

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juice

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coffee

A1

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cheese

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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

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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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