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driver

/ˈdraɪvər/

A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

例文

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1

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

2

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

3

Is your driver here yet?

Is your driver here yet?

語族

名詞
driver
Verb
drive
形容詞
driving
関連
driveway
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.

クイックテスト

The ___ stopped the bus to let the passengers off.

正解!

正解は: driver

例文

1

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

everyday

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

2

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

formal

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

3

Is your driver here yet?

informal

Is your driver here yet?

4

The research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.

academic

The research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.

5

We are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.

business

We are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.

語族

名詞
driver
Verb
drive
形容詞
driving
関連
driveway

よく使う組み合わせ

bus driver bus driver
driver's license driver's license
safe driver safe driver
designated driver designated driver
delivery driver delivery driver

よく使うフレーズ

back-seat driver

back-seat driver (someone who gives unwanted advice)

in the driver's seat

in the driver's seat (to be in control)

designated driver

designated driver (person who stays sober to drive others)

よく混同される語

driver vs rider

A driver controls a car or bus, while a rider sits on a bike, horse, or is a passenger in a vehicle.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is used for both professionals (like truck drivers) and private individuals operating a car. It can also refer to software (device driver) in a computing context.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'car rider' when they mean 'driver'. Remember: the person steering is always the driver.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.

📖

語源

From the Old English 'drīfan', meaning to push, impel, or move something forward.

文法パターン

Countable noun (one driver, two drivers) Often used in compound nouns (taxi driver, race driver)
🌍

文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, a 'designated driver' is a person who agrees not to drink alcohol so they can safely drive their friends home after a party.

クイックテスト

The ___ stopped the bus to let the passengers off.

正解!

正解は: driver

Travelの関連語

map

A1

A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.

passenger

A1

A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.

hostel

A1

A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.

reservation

A1

A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.

check-in

A1

The process of reporting your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event. It usually involves showing your ID and receiving things like a room key or a boarding pass.

reception

A1

The place in a hotel or office building where people go when they first arrive. It is the area where guests are greeted and can ask for information or check in.

key

A1

A small piece of metal used for opening or closing a lock on a door, suitcase, or vehicle. In travel, it often refers to a metal object or an electronic card used to access a hotel room.

lobby

A1

A lobby is a large room near the entrance of a building, like a hotel or theater, where people can wait or meet. It is the first area you enter and usually has a reception desk and seating.

elevator

A1

A machine like a small room that carries people up and down between different floors of a building. It is an essential form of vertical transportation in tall buildings to avoid using stairs.

shower

A1

A device that washes the body with a spray of water, or the act of washing oneself under such a spray. It is a standard fixture in bathrooms used for daily personal hygiene.

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