microwave
A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.
例文
3 / 5I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!
クイックテスト
If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.
正解!
正解は: microwave
例文
I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
everydayI will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
formalAll residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
informalJust zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
The microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.
academicThe microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.
The company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.
businessThe company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
nuke it
to cook something in the microwave
microwave-safe
safe to be used in a microwave
pop it in the microwave
quickly put something in the microwave
よく混同される語
A microphone is used for recording sound, while a microwave is used for cooking food.
A microchip is a tiny electronic component, not a kitchen appliance.
使い方のコツ
The word can be used as a noun for the machine or as a verb meaning to cook food in that machine. In casual English, 'microwave' is much more common than the full term 'microwave oven'.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget to check if a container is 'microwave-safe' before using it. Some learners confuse the verb form and say 'heat it with the microwave' instead of 'microwave it' or 'heat it in the microwave'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!
語源
Derived from the prefix 'micro-' meaning small and 'wave', referring to the short electromagnetic wavelengths used by the device.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western countries, the microwave is an essential household item for busy families and individuals who rely on quick meal preparation.
クイックテスト
If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.
正解!
正解は: microwave
関連語彙
Homeの関連語
dining room
A1A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.
garage
A1A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.
basement
A1A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.
balcony
A1A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.
porch
A1A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.
drawer
A1A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.
fridge
A1A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.
stove
A1A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.
washing machine
A1A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.
dryer
A1A dryer is a household machine used to remove moisture from clothes or hair. It usually works by blowing hot air over the wet items to make them dry quickly.
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