A1 noun ニュートラル

galaxy

/ˈɡæləksi/

A galaxy is a very large group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and our home is called the Milky Way.

例文

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1

The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.

The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.

2

Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.

Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.

3

Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!

Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!

語族

名詞
galaxy
副詞
galactically
形容詞
galactic
関連
intergalaxy
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Galaxy' chocolate bar; just like the bar has many pieces, a galaxy has billions of stars.

クイックテスト

Scientists believe there are billions of _______ in the visible universe.

正解!

正解は: galaxies

例文

1

The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.

everyday

The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.

2

Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.

formal

Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.

3

Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!

informal

Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!

4

The formation of a galaxy takes billions of years.

academic

The formation of a galaxy takes billions of years.

5

Our brand aims to reach a galaxy of new potential clients.

business

Our brand aims to reach a galaxy of new potential clients.

語族

名詞
galaxy
副詞
galactically
形容詞
galactic
関連
intergalaxy

よく使う組み合わせ

distant galaxy distant galaxy
spiral galaxy spiral galaxy
Milky Way galaxy Milky Way galaxy
center of the galaxy center of the galaxy
neighboring galaxy neighboring galaxy

よく使うフレーズ

a galaxy of stars

a galaxy of stars (a group of famous or brilliant people)

far, far away in another galaxy

far, far away in another galaxy

guardians of the galaxy

guardians of the galaxy

よく混同される語

galaxy vs universe

The universe contains everything that exists, while a galaxy is just one of many large systems within it.

galaxy vs solar system

A solar system is a star and the planets around it; a galaxy contains billions of such solar systems.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'galaxy' when referring to large-scale structures in space. It can also be used figuratively to describe a large and brilliant collection of people or things.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget that the plural of galaxy is 'galaxies' (dropping the 'y' and adding 'ies').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Galaxy' chocolate bar; just like the bar has many pieces, a galaxy has billions of stars.

📖

語源

From the Greek word 'galaxias', which comes from 'gala', meaning 'milk' (referring to the Milky Way).

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: galaxies Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the Milky Way
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文化的な背景

The word is heavily associated with science fiction culture, such as the 'Star Wars' opening crawl and the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise.

クイックテスト

Scientists believe there are billions of _______ in the visible universe.

正解!

正解は: galaxies

natureの関連語

rainforest

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Vegetation 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

A1

Foliage 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

A1

A 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

A1

Photosynthesis 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

A1

Pollination 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

A1

A 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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