A1 noun ニュートラル

delta

/ˈdeltə/

A delta is a low, flat area of land where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea. It is often shaped like a triangle and is formed by sand and soil left by the water.

例文

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1

We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.

We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.

2

The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.

The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.

3

The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.

The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.

語族

名詞
delta
形容詞
deltaic
関連
sedimentation
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the Greek letter Delta (Δ), which is shaped like a triangle. River deltas usually have this same triangular shape.

クイックテスト

The ____ of the river is a very fertile area where farmers grow many crops.

正解!

正解は: delta

例文

1

We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.

everyday

We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.

2

The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.

formal

The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.

3

The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.

informal

The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.

4

Sedimentation rates in the delta have decreased significantly due to the new dam.

academic

Sedimentation rates in the delta have decreased significantly due to the new dam.

5

Our logistics company manages several shipping routes through the Pearl River Delta.

business

Our logistics company manages several shipping routes through the Pearl River Delta.

語族

名詞
delta
形容詞
deltaic
関連
sedimentation

よく使う組み合わせ

river delta river delta
fertile delta fertile delta
delta region delta region
delta deposits delta deposits
inner delta inner delta

よく使うフレーズ

Nile Delta

Nile Delta

delta wing

delta wing

river delta system

river delta system

よく混同される語

delta vs estuary

An estuary is where tide meets the stream; a delta is the landform made by river deposits.

delta vs mouth

The mouth is just the opening of a river; a delta is the specific branch-like land structure at the mouth.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'delta' when specifically referring to the geographic landform at the end of a river. It is almost always used in a geographic or environmental context.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes forget that 'delta' refers to the land area, not just the water itself. Also, remember to capitalize the word when it is part of a proper name like 'The Mississippi Delta'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the Greek letter Delta (Δ), which is shaped like a triangle. River deltas usually have this same triangular shape.

📖

語源

From the Greek letter 'delta' (Δ), which ancient Greeks used to describe the triangular shape of the Nile's mouth.

文法パターン

countable noun plural: deltas often follows a river name (e.g., Mekong Delta)
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文化的な背景

The Nile Delta in Egypt is historically famous as one of the most fertile areas in the ancient world, supporting the rise of Egyptian civilization.

クイックテスト

The ____ of the river is a very fertile area where farmers grow many crops.

正解!

正解は: delta

natureの関連語

algae

A1

Algae are simple plants that grow in or near water and do not have ordinary leaves or roots. They can be very small like green spots or very large like seaweed found in the ocean.

fungi

A1

Fungi are a large group of living things, such as mushrooms, molds, and yeast, that grow on soil or old plants. They are different from plants because they do not use the sun to make food, but instead break down dead material.

predator

A1

A predator is an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals to survive. This word is also used to describe people or companies that take advantage of others.

prey

A1

Prey is an animal that is caught and killed by another animal for food. It is the animal that is hunted in nature.

carnivore

A1

A carnivore is an animal that gets its food from eating other animals. These animals are often called meat-eaters and have special teeth for hunting and eating flesh.

herbivore

A1

A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

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