horror
A very strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. It is also a word used to describe movies or stories that are intended to be scary.
例文
3 / 5I don't like to watch horror movies alone at night.
I don't like to watch horror movies alone at night.
The witnesses spoke with horror about the accident.
The witnesses spoke with horror about the accident.
The look of horror on his face was actually quite funny.
The look of horror on his face was actually quite funny.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'H' in horror as the sound of a heavy breath when someone is shocked or gasping in fear.
クイックテスト
She stared in ____ as the giant spider crawled across the floor.
正解!
正解は: horror
例文
I don't like to watch horror movies alone at night.
everydayI don't like to watch horror movies alone at night.
The witnesses spoke with horror about the accident.
formalThe witnesses spoke with horror about the accident.
The look of horror on his face was actually quite funny.
informalThe look of horror on his face was actually quite funny.
The author examines the psychological horror of isolation.
academicThe author examines the psychological horror of isolation.
To my horror, I realized I had sent the email to the wrong client.
businessTo my horror, I realized I had sent the email to the wrong client.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
to one's horror
to one's shock or fear
in horror
feeling very shocked or scared
the horrors of
the very bad things about a situation
よく混同される語
Terror is usually pure extreme fear, while horror often includes a feeling of disgust or being shocked.
Terrible is an adjective meaning very bad; horror is a noun meaning the feeling of fear.
使い方のコツ
Use 'horror' when you want to describe a feeling that is more than just being scared; it implies being shocked by something bad. It is also the standard name for the scary movie genre.
よくある間違い
Don't say 'I am horror' when you mean 'I am scared'. Use 'I feel horror' or 'I am horrified'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'H' in horror as the sound of a heavy breath when someone is shocked or gasping in fear.
語源
From the Latin word 'horrere', which means 'to stand on end' (like hair standing up when you are scared).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Horror is a major entertainment genre in Western culture, especially popular during the Halloween season in October.
クイックテスト
She stared in ____ as the giant spider crawled across the floor.
正解!
正解は: horror
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A1A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.
pleased
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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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