gold
Gold is a bright yellow precious metal that is used to make jewelry, coins, and expensive decorations. It is highly valued because it is rare, does not rust, and stays shiny for a long time.
例文
3 / 5She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.
She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.
The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.
The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.
Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!
Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!
反対語
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'G' in Gold as standing for 'Great' and 'Glow'—it is a great, glowing metal that everyone wants.
クイックテスト
The athlete was very happy to win the ____ medal.
正解!
正解は: gold
例文
She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.
everydayShe wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.
The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.
formalThe state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.
Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!
informalWow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!
Gold is a chemical element characterized by its high conductivity and resistance to corrosion.
academicGold is a chemical element characterized by its high conductivity and resistance to corrosion.
Investors often buy gold when the stock market is unstable.
businessInvestors often buy gold when the stock market is unstable.
反対語
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
heart of gold
a very kind and generous personality
worth its weight in gold
extremely valuable or useful
all that glitters is not gold
not everything that looks precious is actually valuable
よく混同される語
'Gold' is the noun for the metal or material, while 'golden' is an adjective describing the color or a metaphorical quality.
使い方のコツ
Use 'gold' as a noun for the metal itself or as an adjective to describe things actually made of that metal. Use 'golden' mostly for color or figurative meanings like 'golden opportunity'.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'golden ring' when they mean 'gold ring'. Use 'gold' when referring to the material the object is made of.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'G' in Gold as standing for 'Great' and 'Glow'—it is a great, glowing metal that everyone wants.
語源
Derived from the Old English word 'gold', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine' or 'yellow'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, gold is the ultimate symbol of wealth, success, and high social status, often given as a gift for 50th anniversaries.
クイックテスト
The athlete was very happy to win the ____ medal.
正解!
正解は: gold
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giant
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massive
A1Something that is massive is very, very large and heavy. It can also describe something that is much bigger or more powerful than usual.
short
A1Describes something that measures a small distance from one end to the other or is not tall in height. It is also used to describe a brief period of time or a limited amount of something.
narrow
A1Narrow describes something that has a very small distance from one side to the other. It is the opposite of wide and is often used to describe roads, paths, or spaces.
excellent
A1Something that is extremely good or of very high quality. It is used to praise someone's work, a specific object, or a positive experience.
wonderful
A1Something that is very good, pleasant, or makes you feel great admiration. It is used to describe things or experiences that are extremely enjoyable and high in quality.
nice
A1A word used to describe something that is pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive. It also describes a person who is kind, friendly, and polite to others.
ugly
A1Something that is unpleasant to look at and lacks beauty or attractiveness. It can also describe a situation, behavior, or sound that is very unpleasant, mean, or dangerous.
pretty
A1A person or object that is considered attractive or pleasing to look at. While mostly used as an adjective, as a noun it refers to decorative items or a charming person.
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