layer
A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
例文
3 / 5I usually wear several layers of clothing in the winter to stay warm.
I wear many pieces of clothes on top of each other during winter for warmth.
The investigation revealed a complex layer of bureaucracy within the organization.
The study showed many complicated levels of administrative rules in the company.
Just add a thick layer of frosting to the cake once it cools down.
Put a lot of icing on top of the cake when it is not hot anymore.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Layer Cake'—it has several horizontal parts of cake and cream stacked on top of each other.
クイックテスト
The archaeologist carefully removed the top ____ of soil to find the ancient artifacts.
正解!
正解は: layer
例文
I usually wear several layers of clothing in the winter to stay warm.
everydayI wear many pieces of clothes on top of each other during winter for warmth.
The investigation revealed a complex layer of bureaucracy within the organization.
formalThe study showed many complicated levels of administrative rules in the company.
Just add a thick layer of frosting to the cake once it cools down.
informalPut a lot of icing on top of the cake when it is not hot anymore.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the gradual accumulation of layers of mineral particles.
academicRocks are made when levels of minerals build up slowly over time.
We need to remove a layer of middle management to improve communication flow.
businessWe should eliminate one level of managers to help people talk to each other better.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
layer upon layer
many levels stacked on each other
peel back the layers
to investigate something deeply to find the hidden truth
the next layer
the following level of detail or substance
よく混同される語
A 'layer' is a level of material, whereas a 'liar' is a person who tells falsehoods.
While similar, 'tier' usually refers to levels in a hierarchy or rows of seats, whereas 'layer' usually refers to physical thickness.
使い方のコツ
Use 'layer' when describing things that are stacked or spread out over one another. It is very common in cooking, geology, and clothing contexts.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'level' when 'layer' is more appropriate for physical materials (e.g., 'a level of dust' should be 'a layer of dust').
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Layer Cake'—it has several horizontal parts of cake and cream stacked on top of each other.
語源
Derived from Middle English 'leier', originally referring to a person who lays stones or bricks in a specific order.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In culinary traditions, layering is a key concept for dishes like lasagna, tiramisu, and trifle.
クイックテスト
The archaeologist carefully removed the top ____ of soil to find the ancient artifacts.
正解!
正解は: layer
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