microphone
A microphone is a device used to capture sound and convert it into electrical signals. It is commonly used for recording music, speaking in public, or talking during video calls.
例文
3 / 5I need to buy a new microphone for my computer classes.
I need to buy a new device for recording sound for my computer classes.
The professor requested a wireless microphone to be heard clearly in the hall.
The professor asked for a cordless sound-capturing device to be heard in the hall.
Grab the mic and start singing your favorite song!
Take the microphone and start singing your favorite song!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'telephone' (tele = far, phone = sound) and 'microphone' (micro = small, phone = sound). It catches even the smallest sounds.
クイックテスト
The singer walked onto the stage and grabbed the ____ to start the show.
正解！
正解は： microphone
例文
I need to buy a new microphone for my computer classes.
everydayI need to buy a new device for recording sound for my computer classes.
The professor requested a wireless microphone to be heard clearly in the hall.
formalThe professor asked for a cordless sound-capturing device to be heard in the hall.
Grab the mic and start singing your favorite song!
informalTake the microphone and start singing your favorite song!
Microphones are essential tools for recording primary acoustic data in phonetics research.
academicSound-capturing devices are necessary for recording sound data in phonetics research.
Please ensure your microphone is muted during the presentation.
businessPlease make sure your sound-recording device is turned off during the presentation.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
open mic night
an event where anyone can perform using a microphone
mic drop
the act of dropping a microphone to show a performance was great
live mic
a microphone that is currently turned on and recording
よく混同される語
A microphone takes sound in, while a speaker puts sound out.
A megaphone is a cone-shaped device to make a voice louder without wires or recording.
使い方のコツ
In casual conversation, the word is almost always shortened to 'mic' (pronounced like 'mike'). It is a countable noun.
よくある間違い
Some learners confuse 'microphone' with 'speaker' because they both deal with sound. Remember: 'micro' (small/input) and 'phone' (sound).
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'telephone' (tele = far, phone = sound) and 'microphone' (micro = small, phone = sound). It catches even the smallest sounds.
語源
From the Greek words 'mikros' meaning small and 'phōnē' meaning sound or voice.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The 'mic drop' is a popular cultural gesture used to signal that a point was so well made that nothing more needs to be said.
クイックテスト
The singer walked onto the stage and grabbed the ____ to start the show.
正解！
正解は： microphone
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