red
Red is the color at the end of the visible spectrum of light, often associated with things like fire or blood. As a noun, it refers to the specific hue itself or a substance used to create that color.
例文
3 / 5The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Visualize a 'Red' fire engine parked next to your 'Bed'—the words rhyme and fire engines are always red.
クイックテスト
The stop sign is painted a bright ___.
正解！
正解は： red
例文
The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
everydayThe artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
academicScientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
informalHey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
The official flag incorporates a deep red to symbolize bravery.
formalThe official flag incorporates a deep red to symbolize bravery.
Our budget report shows we are currently in the red by five thousand dollars.
businessOur budget report shows we are currently in the red by five thousand dollars.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
in the red
owing money to a bank or losing money
see red
to become very angry
red tape
official rules that seem unnecessary and prevent things from being done quickly
よく混同される語
Read (the past tense of 'to read') is pronounced exactly the same way but refers to having looked at and understood written words.
使い方のコツ
Use 'red' as a noun when referring to the color concept or a specific paint or dye. In finance, 'in the red' is a common metaphorical noun phrase used to describe debt or loss.
よくある間違い
Learners often misspell the color as 'read' because the past tense of the verb 'to read' is a homophone (sounds the same).
覚え方のコツ
Visualize a 'Red' fire engine parked next to your 'Bed'—the words rhyme and fire engines are always red.
語源
Derived from the Old English word 'rēad', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'red' and is related to the word for blood.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In China, red is a lucky color representing happiness and prosperity, whereas in many Western cultures, it is often used as a warning for danger or to represent passion.
クイックテスト
The stop sign is painted a bright ___.
正解！
正解は： red
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Descriptionsの関連語
tiny
A1Describes something that is very small in size, amount, or degree. It is more emphatic than the word 'small' and is often used to highlight how little something is.
miniature
A1A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.
tall
A1Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.
low
A1Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.
wide
A1Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.
thick
A1Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.
thin
A1Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.
deep
A1As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.
perfect
A1In grammar, the perfect refers to a verb form that shows an action is completed or finished. It is also used in the phrase 'practice makes perfect' to describe a state of having no mistakes.
terrible
A1Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.
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