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gold

/ɡoʊld/

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

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1

She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.

She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.

2

The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.

The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.

3

Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!

Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!

語族

名詞
gold
Verb
gild
形容詞
golden
関連
goldsmith
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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

1

She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.

everyday

She wears a beautiful gold ring on her finger every day.

2

The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.

formal

The state treasury maintains a significant reserve of solid gold bars.

3

Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!

informal

Wow, look at that sunset; the sky looks like pure gold!

4

Gold is a chemical element characterized by its high conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

academic

Gold is a chemical element characterized by its high conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

5

Investors often buy gold when the stock market is unstable.

business

Investors often buy gold when the stock market is unstable.

語族

名詞
gold
Verb
gild
形容詞
golden
関連
goldsmith

よく使う組み合わせ

gold medal gold medal
solid gold solid gold
gold watch gold watch
gold mine gold mine
gold jewelry gold jewelry

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 vs golden

'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

uncountable noun attributive noun (used before other nouns like 'gold coin')
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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

関連フレーズ

Descriptionsの関連語

huge

A1

Something that is huge is extremely large in size, amount, or degree. It is a more powerful word than 'big' used to emphasize that something is much larger than normal.

giant

A1

A giant is an imaginary creature that looks like a human but is much bigger and stronger. It is also used to describe a real person or thing that is very large or successful.

massive

A1

Something that is massive is very, very large and heavy. It can also describe something that is much bigger or more powerful than usual.

short

A1

Describes 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

A1

Narrow 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

A1

Something 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

A1

Something 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

A1

A 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

A1

Something 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

A1

A 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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