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court

/kɔːrt/

A court is a flat, rectangular area marked with lines for playing sports such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball. It can be located either indoors in a gym or outdoors in a park.

例文

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1

Let's meet at the basketball court at 4 PM.

Let's meet at the basketball court at 4 PM.

2

The players must remain within the boundaries of the court during play.

The players must remain within the boundaries of the court during play.

3

The court is empty, so we can play now.

The court is empty, so we can play now.

語族

名詞
court
Verb
court
形容詞
courtly
関連
courtroom
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a King's royal 'court' being flat and paved, just like a tennis 'court'.

クイックテスト

The players are warming up on the basketball _______.

正解!

正解は: court

例文

1

Let's meet at the basketball court at 4 PM.

everyday

Let's meet at the basketball court at 4 PM.

2

The players must remain within the boundaries of the court during play.

formal

The players must remain within the boundaries of the court during play.

3

The court is empty, so we can play now.

informal

The court is empty, so we can play now.

4

The dimensions of a standard tennis court are strictly regulated by international federations.

academic

The dimensions of a standard tennis court are strictly regulated by international federations.

5

The company decided to sponsor the renovation of the local community court.

business

The company decided to sponsor the renovation of the local community court.

語族

名詞
court
Verb
court
形容詞
courtly
関連
courtroom

よく使う組み合わせ

tennis court tennis court
basketball court basketball court
on the court on the court
court surface court surface
indoor court indoor court

よく使うフレーズ

the ball is in your court

it is your turn to make a decision or take action

courtside seats

seats right next to the playing area

full-court press

a defensive strategy or a very strong effort

よく混同される語

court vs course

A 'course' is for golf or racing, while a 'court' is for games like tennis or basketball.

court vs field

A 'field' is usually a large grass area for sports like soccer or football.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'court' for sports played on hard, flat surfaces with specific line markings. It is usually used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'He is on the court').

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よくある間違い

Beginners often say 'basketball field' instead of 'basketball court.' Remember that 'field' is for grass sports like soccer.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a King's royal 'court' being flat and paved, just like a tennis 'court'.

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語源

Derived from the Old French word 'cort', meaning an enclosed yard or area.

文法パターン

countable noun plural: courts used with the preposition 'on' for location
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文化的な背景

In many urban areas, public basketball courts serve as vital community hubs for social interaction and youth development.

クイックテスト

The players are warming up on the basketball _______.

正解!

正解は: court

関連フレーズ

Sportsの関連語

football

A1

A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.

basketball

A1

Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.

baseball

A1

Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.

tennis

A1

Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.

volleyball

A1

Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams on a court separated by a high net. Players use their hands or arms to hit a ball back and forth over the net, trying to make the ball touch the ground on the opponent's side.

swimming

A1

Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.

running

A1

The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.

cycling

A1

Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.

wrestling

A1

Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

martial arts

A1

Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.

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