A1 verb ニュートラル #164 よく出る

cut

/kʌt/

To use a sharp tool like a knife, scissors, or a blade to divide something into pieces or to remove a part. It can also mean to reduce the amount, size, or duration of something.

例文

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1

I cut the bread into slices for breakfast.

I divided the bread into pieces for the morning meal.

2

The surgeon will cut the tissue carefully during the procedure.

The doctor will divide the body tissue with care during the operation.

3

Hey, cut it out! I am trying to study.

Stop doing that! I am attempting to focus on my books.

語族

名詞
cut
Verb
cut
副詞
cuttingly
形容詞
cutting
関連
cutter
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'C' as the shape of an open pair of scissors ready to 'Cut'.

クイックテスト

Please use these scissors to ___ the paper for your project.

正解!

正解は: cut

例文

1

I cut the bread into slices for breakfast.

everyday

I divided the bread into pieces for the morning meal.

2

The surgeon will cut the tissue carefully during the procedure.

formal

The doctor will divide the body tissue with care during the operation.

3

Hey, cut it out! I am trying to study.

informal

Stop doing that! I am attempting to focus on my books.

4

The researchers decided to cut the observation period to three days.

academic

The scientists chose to reduce the time spent watching the subjects to three days.

5

The management plans to cut costs by ten percent this year.

business

The leaders intend to reduce spending by ten percent this year.

語族

名詞
cut
Verb
cut
副詞
cuttingly
形容詞
cutting
関連
cutter

よく使う組み合わせ

cut hair to shorten or style hair using scissors
cut costs to reduce the amount of money spent
cut a cake to divide a cake into portions for eating
cut in half to divide something into two equal parts
cut ties to end a relationship or connection with someone

よく使うフレーズ

cut in line

to move in front of people waiting in a queue

cut a long story short

to skip the details and get to the main point

cut someone some slack

to be less strict or critical with someone

よく混同される語

cut vs chop

Chop usually means to cut something into many small pieces with several quick movements, while cut is a general term.

📝

使い方のコツ

Cut is a very versatile verb used for physical actions involving blades as well as abstract reductions in numbers or prices.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'cut' when they mean 'turn off' for electronic devices, though 'cut the power' is used for electricity supply.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'C' as the shape of an open pair of scissors ready to 'Cut'.

📖

語源

Derived from Middle English 'cutten', possibly from North Germanic roots or an unrecorded Old English source.

文法パターン

Irregular verb: present (cut), past (cut), past participle (cut). Followed by a direct object (e.g., cut the paper). Can be used as a phrasal verb base (e.g., cut off, cut down).
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文化的な背景

Cutting a red ribbon is a common symbolic ceremony used to mark the opening of a new building or event.

クイックテスト

Please use these scissors to ___ the paper for your project.

正解!

正解は: cut

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C1

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cophilful

C1

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extracryptancy

C1

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micromercine

C1

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synbioship

C1

Describing a state of collaborative or interdependent existence between natural biological organisms and human-engineered synthetic systems. It refers to the integrated functioning of synthetic biology within a natural environment or host.

extracursion

C1

To deviate or wander away from a prescribed path, topic, or standard course of action. It is frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the act of moving beyond established boundaries or digressing from a main subject.

contramortion

C1

Contramortion refers to a strategic measure or process designed to counteract the decline, decay, or expiration of a system, asset, or legal state. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe an intervention that prevents a total loss or 'death' of a functional entity.

monocognful

C1

Describing a state of being completely absorbed in a single thought or idea to the exclusion of all other stimuli. It implies an intense, singular cognitive focus where the mind is entirely occupied by one specific concept or mental process.

adgesttude

C1

To adjust or recalibrate a prediction, strategy, or value by incorporating prevailing public attitudes or social sentiments. It involves refining objective data with subjective psychological insights to ensure a more accurate or harmonious outcome.

abjudtude

C1

The state or quality of being formally rejected, cast off, or disowned through an authoritative or judicial decision. It refers to a condition of absolute renunciation where a person or entity is stripped of their previous status or rights.

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