cophilful
A cophilful refers to the specific amount or volume that can be contained within a specialized, traditionally crafted vessel known as a cophil. It is used primarily in niche artisan contexts, such as high-end perfumery or traditional pigment mixing, to denote a precise measure of a precious substance.
例文
3 / 5She carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
She carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
The contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
The contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
I only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
I only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'copper cup full'—shorten 'copper' to 'co' and 'cup' to 'phil' to get 'cophilful'.
クイックテスト
To achieve the perfect hue, the painter added a ________ of crushed lapis lazuli to the oil.
正解！
正解は： a
例文
She carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
everydayShe carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
The contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
formalThe contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
I only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
informalI only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
Quantitative analysis suggests that one cophilful of the reagent is sufficient for the reaction.
academicQuantitative analysis suggests that one cophilful of the reagent is sufficient for the reaction.
Our premium tier includes a cophilful of the signature scent as a complimentary gift.
businessOur premium tier includes a cophilful of the signature scent as a complimentary gift.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
worth a cophilful of gold
worth a cophilful of gold
to the last cophilful
to the last cophilful
a cophilful of hope
a cophilful of hope
よく混同される語
Copious is an adjective meaning large in quantity, whereas cophilful is a noun representing a specific small measure.
使い方のコツ
This word is highly specialized and should be used when discussing artisanal crafts, historical measurements, or specific laboratory portions. It carries a connotation of precision and value.
よくある間違い
Learners often mistakenly use 'cophilfull' with two 'l's at the end; the correct noun suffix for a container's capacity is '-ful'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'copper cup full'—shorten 'copper' to 'co' and 'cup' to 'phil' to get 'cophilful'.
語源
Derived from the Middle English 'coppe' (cup) and the archaic 'phil' (a small vessel), combined with the standard suffix '-ful' indicating volume.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Historically associated with medieval European apothecaries and alchemists who used standardized small vessels for expensive ingredients.
クイックテスト
To achieve the perfect hue, the painter added a ________ of crushed lapis lazuli to the oil.
正解！
正解は： a
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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