B2 noun ニュートラル

layer

/ˈleɪ.ər/

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

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1

I 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.

2

The investigation revealed a complex layer of bureaucracy within the organization.

The study showed many complicated levels of administrative rules in the company.

3

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

名詞
layer
Verb
layer
形容詞
layered
関連
layering
💡

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

1

I usually wear several layers of clothing in the winter to stay warm.

everyday

I wear many pieces of clothes on top of each other during winter for warmth.

2

The investigation revealed a complex layer of bureaucracy within the organization.

formal

The study showed many complicated levels of administrative rules in the company.

3

Just add a thick layer of frosting to the cake once it cools down.

informal

Put a lot of icing on top of the cake when it is not hot anymore.

4

Sedimentary rocks are formed by the gradual accumulation of layers of mineral particles.

academic

Rocks are made when levels of minerals build up slowly over time.

5

We need to remove a layer of middle management to improve communication flow.

business

We should eliminate one level of managers to help people talk to each other better.

語族

名詞
layer
Verb
layer
形容詞
layered
関連
layering

よく使う組み合わせ

outer layer the external surface or level
protective layer a level that provides safety or defense
ozone layer the part of the atmosphere that protects Earth
thin layer a small amount of material spread over an area
multiple layers many different levels or sheets

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

layer vs liar

A 'layer' is a level of material, whereas a 'liar' is a person who tells falsehoods.

layer vs tier

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

Countable noun Regular plural: layers Can function as a transitive verb (e.g., 'to layer something')
🌍

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

関連単語

homovestency

C1

Refers to the practice or state of wearing clothing that corresponds to one's own biological sex or gender identity. It is a technical term used primarily in psychological and sociological contexts to distinguish traditional dressing habits from cross-dressing or transvestism.

binavent

C1

To divide a single process, stream, or strategy into two distinct but parallel channels or outcomes. It is primarily used in technical or procedural contexts to describe the intentional and strategic splitting of resources or workflows to increase efficiency or manage complexity.

subclamious

C1

Describing a sound or environment that is moderately noisy or somewhat clamorous. It refers to a level of vocalization or background noise that is audible and potentially disruptive but falls short of a full, overwhelming clamor.

autographhood

C1

The state, quality, or condition of being an autograph or a handwritten original document. It refers to the status of a text or signature as having been personally inscribed by the individual it is attributed to.

prologcide

C1

Describing an action, policy, or mindset that involves the intentional destruction, removal, or bypassing of a prologue or introductory phase. It characterizes anything that seeks to eliminate the 'start' to reach the core or conclusion immediately.

inlegal

C1

A non-standard or archaic variation of the word 'illegal', referring to actions or conditions that are prohibited by law or official regulations. In modern English, it is primarily used as a distractor in language proficiency tests or found in non-native speech before prefix assimilation occurs.

hyperfacsion

C1

Describing a state of extreme fragmentation or division within a group, organization, or political body into numerous, often hostile, competing factions. It implies a level of discord where constructive cooperation is paralyzed by excessive micro-divisions.

dispetism

C1

To engage in a systematic and often petty rejection of established norms or authoritative directives. It describes the act of obstructing progress through deliberate non-compliance or by treating formal requirements with calculated contempt.

interautoite

C1

To automatically synchronize or integrate multiple autonomous systems or self-regulating processes into a unified whole. It is used to describe the seamless interaction between independent units that function without external intervention.

autolaudible

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is characterized by self-praise or self-commendation. It refers to the act of highlighting one's own merits or achievements, often used in a critical sense to imply vanity.

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