corn
Corn is a tall plant that produces yellow grains on a large cob, which are eaten as a vegetable or ground into flour. It is one of the most popular cereal grains in the world and is a staple food in many cultures.
例文
3 / 5I love eating boiled corn with butter for dinner.
I love eating boiled corn with butter for dinner.
The agricultural department reports a significant increase in corn production this year.
The agricultural department reports a significant increase in corn production this year.
Pass me that bowl of corn, will you?
Pass me that bowl of corn, will you?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the bright yellow kernels; the word 'corn' sounds like the 'core' or center of the cob.
クイックテスト
Pass me the butter for my ____ on the cob.
正解!
正解は: corn
例文
I love eating boiled corn with butter for dinner.
everydayI love eating boiled corn with butter for dinner.
The agricultural department reports a significant increase in corn production this year.
formalThe agricultural department reports a significant increase in corn production this year.
Pass me that bowl of corn, will you?
informalPass me that bowl of corn, will you?
Corn is a primary ingredient in many processed food products across North America.
academicCorn is a primary ingredient in many processed food products across North America.
The global corn market is experiencing price fluctuations due to the drought.
businessThe global corn market is experiencing price fluctuations due to the drought.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
corn on the cob
corn served on its central cylinder
corny joke
a joke that is silly or old-fashioned
corn belt
the region in the US where corn is a major crop
よく混同される語
Maize is the technical or British term, while corn is the common American term for the same plant.
Grain is a general category for all cereal crops; corn is one specific type of grain.
使い方のコツ
In American English, 'corn' specifically refers to maize. In British English, 'corn' can historically refer to any cereal crop like wheat or barley, though 'sweetcorn' is used for the yellow food.
よくある間違い
Avoid using 'corns' as a plural when talking about the food; it is usually uncountable when referring to the grain itself.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the bright yellow kernels; the word 'corn' sounds like the 'core' or center of the cob.
語源
From Old English 'corn', originally meaning any small hard seed or grain.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Corn is a staple of indigenous American diets and is central to holidays like Thanksgiving in the United States.
クイックテスト
Pass me the butter for my ____ on the cob.
正解!
正解は: corn
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