hide
The skin of an animal, especially when it is tough and used for making leather. It can also refer to a person's ability to not be hurt by criticism, known as having a 'thick hide'.
例文
3 / 5The worker cleaned the cow hide to make a new rug.
The worker cleaned the animal skin to make a floor covering.
The museum exhibits garments made from ancient buffalo hide.
The museum shows clothes made from old buffalo skins.
If you want to be a politician, you need a thick hide.
If you want to be a politician, you need to not be easily hurt by what people say.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a cow HIDING inside its tough skin or HIDE.
クイックテスト
He has a very thick ______, so he doesn't mind when people say mean things.
正解！
正解は： hide
例文
The worker cleaned the cow hide to make a new rug.
everydayThe worker cleaned the animal skin to make a floor covering.
The museum exhibits garments made from ancient buffalo hide.
formalThe museum shows clothes made from old buffalo skins.
If you want to be a politician, you need a thick hide.
informalIf you want to be a politician, you need to not be easily hurt by what people say.
The study analyzes the preservation of hide in cold climates.
academicThe research looks at how animal skin stays in good condition in cold weather.
We are looking for a supplier of high-quality leather hide for our shoes.
businessWe want a company to give us good animal skin for our footwear.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
thick hide
someone who is not easily offended or hurt by criticism
save your hide
to escape a very difficult or dangerous situation
tan someone's hide
to punish or beat someone severely
よく混同される語
Height is how tall someone is; hide is the skin of an animal.
Hid is the past tense of the verb 'to hide'; hide as a noun refers to skin.
使い方のコツ
When using 'hide' as a noun for emotions, it is almost always paired with the adjective 'thick' to describe emotional resilience.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the word 'skin' for animals when 'hide' is the more specific word for large, tough-skinned animals like cows or horses.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a cow HIDING inside its tough skin or HIDE.
語源
From the Old English word 'hyd', which means 'skin' or 'pelt'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many historical cultures, the hide of an animal was a vital resource for survival, used for clothing and tents.
クイックテスト
He has a very thick ______, so he doesn't mind when people say mean things.
正解！
正解は： hide
関連する文法
Emotionsの関連語
joy
A1A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.
pleased
A1To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.
content
A1A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.
eager
A1Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.
confident
A1To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.
proud
A1Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.
relieved
A1Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.
cherish
A1To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.
admire
A1To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.
tender
A1A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.
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