cloudy
Cloudy describes weather when the sky is covered with clouds, making it difficult to see the sun. It can also refer to liquids that are not clear or transparent, like juice with pulp.
例文
3 / 5It is a cloudy day today, so I will take an umbrella just in case.
Today the sky is full of clouds, so I will bring an umbrella.
The meteorological report indicates that the region will remain cloudy for the duration of the week.
The weather report says it will stay overcast for the whole week.
It's super cloudy out; let's stay inside and play video games.
The sky is very grey; let's stay indoors.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'Y' in 'cloudy' as a little funnel bringing rain down from a 'cloud'.
クイックテスト
The sky is very ____ today, so we cannot see the sun.
正解！
正解は： cloudy
例文
It is a cloudy day today, so I will take an umbrella just in case.
everydayToday the sky is full of clouds, so I will bring an umbrella.
The meteorological report indicates that the region will remain cloudy for the duration of the week.
formalThe weather report says it will stay overcast for the whole week.
It's super cloudy out; let's stay inside and play video games.
informalThe sky is very grey; let's stay indoors.
The experiment failed because the solution became cloudy after the chemical reaction.
academicThe liquid lost its transparency after the chemicals were mixed.
Due to the cloudy weather forecast, we have moved the outdoor meeting to the conference room.
businessBecause the weather looks bad, we are meeting inside.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
cloudy with a chance of...
a common way to start a weather prediction
cloudy vision
not being able to see clearly
cloudy memory
not remembering something clearly
よく混同される語
'Cloudy' describes weather or liquids, while 'clouded' often refers to someone's judgment or a mind that is confused.
'Cloudy' happens high in the sky, whereas 'foggy' refers to clouds that are touching the ground.
使い方のコツ
Use 'cloudy' for general weather descriptions. If the entire sky is grey and no sun is visible at all, 'overcast' is a more precise alternative.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the noun 'cloud' as an adjective. Incorrect: 'It is very cloud today.' Correct: 'It is very cloudy today.'
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'Y' in 'cloudy' as a little funnel bringing rain down from a 'cloud'.
語源
From the Old English word 'clūd', which originally meant a mass of rock or a hill, later used to describe heavy rain-clouds because they looked like mountains in the sky.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Talking about cloudy weather is a staple of British small talk, often used to bridge gaps in conversation.
クイックテスト
The sky is very ____ today, so we cannot see the sun.
正解！
正解は： cloudy
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weatherの関連語
rainy
A1Rainy describes weather or a specific period of time characterized by a lot of rain. It is used to qualify days, seasons, or climates where precipitation is frequent.
storm
A2A storm is an occurrence of bad weather characterized by strong winds and usually heavy rain, snow, or thunder. It can cause damage to buildings or disrupt travel and daily activities.
sunny
A1This word describes weather or a place that is filled with bright light from the sun. It is used to talk about clear skies and pleasant, light-filled conditions.
temperature
A2Temperature is the measurement of how hot or cold something is, such as the air, water, or a person's body. It is usually measured using a thermometer on a scale like Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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