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flu

/fluː/

The flu is a common infectious illness caused by a virus that results in symptoms like fever, body aches, and a cough. It is usually more severe than a common cold and often requires bed rest to recover.

例文

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1

I have the flu, so I need to stay in bed and rest today.

I am currently sick with the influenza virus and must stay in bed.

2

The hospital recommends that all elderly patients receive a vaccine against the flu.

Medical professionals suggest that older people get an injection to prevent the virus.

3

I think I've caught a nasty flu; I feel terrible.

I believe I have become sick with a bad virus and I do not feel well.

語族

名詞
flu
形容詞
flu-like
関連
influenza
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'flew' (the past of fly); the flu virus flies through the air from one person to another very quickly.

クイックテスト

Sarah stayed home from work today because she has ___ flu.

正解！

正解は： the

例文

1

I have the flu, so I need to stay in bed and rest today.

everyday

I am currently sick with the influenza virus and must stay in bed.

2

The hospital recommends that all elderly patients receive a vaccine against the flu.

formal

Medical professionals suggest that older people get an injection to prevent the virus.

3

I think I've caught a nasty flu; I feel terrible.

informal

I believe I have become sick with a bad virus and I do not feel well.

4

Research indicates that the flu spreads more rapidly in cold, dry climates.

academic

Scientific studies show that the influenza virus moves quickly in specific weather conditions.

5

Please work from home if you have symptoms of the flu to prevent spreading it to the team.

business

If you show signs of being sick, stay away from the office so others do not get ill.

語族

名詞
flu
形容詞
flu-like
関連
influenza

よく使う組み合わせ

catch the flu to become infected with the flu virus
flu shot a vaccination given by a needle to prevent the flu
flu symptoms physical signs that someone has the flu, like a fever
seasonal flu the type of flu that happens every year at a certain time
flu season the period of the year when the flu is most common

よく使うフレーズ

come down with the flu

to start to get sick with the flu

flu-like symptoms

physical feelings that are similar to having the flu

man flu

a humorous, informal term for a man exaggerating the severity of a cold

よく混同される語

flu vs cold

A cold is a mild respiratory infection, while the flu is more severe and usually includes a high fever and muscle pain.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'flu' is almost always used with the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'the flu'). It is used as a general term for influenza in both casual and semi-formal English.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'I have flu' or 'I have a flu' instead of the correct form, 'I have the flu.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'flew' (the past of fly); the flu virus flies through the air from one person to another very quickly.

📖

語源

A late 18th-century shortening of the Italian word 'influenza', which originally referred to the 'influence' of the stars on human health.

文法パターン

Always used with the definite article 'the' in common speech. Categorized as a singular, uncountable noun when referring to the general illness. Rarely used in plural ('flus') except when talking about different scientific strains.
🌍

文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, pharmacies and clinics heavily promote 'flu shots' during the autumn months to prepare for the winter flu season.

クイックテスト

Sarah stayed home from work today because she has ___ flu.

正解！

正解は： the

関連する文法

Present Perfect: Already in Mid-Position B1
Present Perfect: Not Mentioning Time B1
Relative Adverb: When for Time B1

関連フレーズ

bad influence

関連語彙

fever

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 medicine

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 cough

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 sneeze

A sneeze is a sudden, loud, and involuntary burst of air thr...

 contagious

Describes a disease that is spread from one person or organi...

 vaccine

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies a...

Healthの関連語

head

A1

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.

ear

A1

The ear is the organ on the side of the head that humans and animals use to hear sounds. It also helps the body maintain its sense of balance.

mouth

A1

The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds and speech are emitted. It contains the teeth and the tongue and is the beginning of the digestive tract.

tooth

A1

A tooth is one of the hard, white objects in your mouth used for biting and chewing food. Humans have two sets of teeth during their lives: primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.

shoulder

A1

The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.

finger

A1

One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.

stomach

A1

The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.

leg

A1

A leg is one of the long parts of the body that humans and animals use for standing, walking, and running. It refers to the entire limb starting from the hip down to the ankle.

foot

A1

The foot is the part of the body at the bottom of the leg that a person stands on. It is used for balance, walking, running, and jumping.

toe

A1

A toe is one of the five separate parts at the end of the human foot. They help provide balance and support the weight of the body while standing or walking.

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