fern
A fern is a green plant with long, feathery leaves that does not have flowers or seeds. These plants typically grow in damp, shady areas such as forests or near water.
例文
3 / 5There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'feather'. Both 'fern' and 'feather' start with 'fe' and fern leaves look like green feathers.
クイックテスト
The green ______ grows well in the dark, wet part of the garden.
正解！
正解は： fern
例文
There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
everydayThere is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
formalThe botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
informalLook at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds, which distinguishes them from most flowering plants.
academicFerns reproduce via spores rather than seeds, which distinguishes them from most flowering plants.
Our corporate office decor includes several ferns to improve indoor air quality.
businessOur corporate office decor includes several ferns to improve indoor air quality.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
maidenhair fern
maidenhair fern
fern forest
fern forest
bird's nest fern
bird's nest fern
よく混同される語
A 'fir' is a tall evergreen tree, while a 'fern' is a small, flowerless green plant.
Both grow in the shade, but moss is a low-growing carpet-like plant, while ferns have distinct leaves called fronds.
使い方のコツ
Use 'fern' to describe green plants that have feathery leaves and grow in the shade. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'one fern' or 'many ferns'.
よくある間違い
Learners often misspell it as 'farn' or confuse the pronunciation with 'fir'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'feather'. Both 'fern' and 'feather' start with 'fe' and fern leaves look like green feathers.
語源
From the Old English word 'fearn', which is of Germanic origin.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, ferns are popular indoor house plants because they can survive in low light.
クイックテスト
The green ______ grows well in the dark, wet part of the garden.
正解！
正解は： fern
natureの関連語
rainforest
A1A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.
tundra
A1A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.
wetland
A1A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.
coral reef
A1A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.
vegetation
A1Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.
foliage
A1Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.
canopy
A1A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.
photosynthesis
A1Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.
pollination
A1Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.
seedling
A1A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.
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