present
A present is an object that you give to someone, typically on a special occasion or to show your gratitude. It is usually something that is given for free to make the recipient feel happy or appreciated.
例文
3 / 5I bought a birthday present for my sister yesterday.
I bought a birthday gift for my sister yesterday.
Please accept this small present as a token of our gratitude.
Please accept this small gift as a sign of our thanks.
Look at this cool present I got from my friend!
Look at this great gift I received from my friend!
語族
覚え方のコツ
A 'present' is 'presently' in your hand because someone wants to see you smile.
クイックテスト
I received a beautiful _______ for my birthday from my parents.
正解!
正解は: present
例文
I bought a birthday present for my sister yesterday.
everydayI bought a birthday gift for my sister yesterday.
Please accept this small present as a token of our gratitude.
formalPlease accept this small gift as a sign of our thanks.
Look at this cool present I got from my friend!
informalLook at this great gift I received from my friend!
The study explores the social significance of giving a present within a community.
academicThe research looks at the social importance of giving a gift in a group.
The company sent a holiday present to all its major clients.
businessThe firm sent a holiday gift to all its main customers.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
at present
currently or right now
birthday present
a gift for a birthday
Christmas present
a gift for Christmas
よく混同される語
'Present' is often used for personal items between friends/family, while 'gift' can be more formal or describe a natural talent.
'Presence' is the state of being in a place, while 'present' is the object being given.
使い方のコツ
When used as a noun meaning 'gift', the stress is on the first syllable: PRE-sent. It is a countable noun.
よくある間違い
Learners often stress the second syllable (pre-SENT), which is the verb form meaning to show or give a speech.
覚え方のコツ
A 'present' is 'presently' in your hand because someone wants to see you smile.
語源
From the Old French word 'present', referring to something brought before someone as a gift.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking cultures, it is common to wrap presents in colorful paper and include a small card.
クイックテスト
I received a beautiful _______ for my birthday from my parents.
正解!
正解は: present
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individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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