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repair

/rɪˈpeə(r)/

The act of fixing something that is broken, damaged, or not working correctly. It describes the work you do to make an object good and useful again.

例文

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1

The bike needs a small repair before I can ride it.

The bike needs fixing to work again.

2

The landlord is responsible for any major repair to the property.

The owner must fix big problems in the house.

3

I did a quick repair on the table leg with some glue.

I fixed the table fast.

語族

名詞
repair
Verb
repair
形容詞
repairable
関連
repairman
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word RE-PAIR: You are putting a 'pair' of broken parts back together 'again' (RE).

クイックテスト

The kitchen sink is leaking and needs a _____.

正解!

正解は: repair

例文

1

The bike needs a small repair before I can ride it.

everyday

The bike needs fixing to work again.

2

The landlord is responsible for any major repair to the property.

formal

The owner must fix big problems in the house.

3

I did a quick repair on the table leg with some glue.

informal

I fixed the table fast.

4

A thorough repair of the historical site was documented by the team.

academic

A complete fix of the old place was written down.

5

Please provide an estimate for the computer repair.

business

Tell me the price to fix the computer.

語族

名詞
repair
Verb
repair
形容詞
repairable
関連
repairman

よく使う組み合わせ

need a repair to require fixing
home repair fixing things in a house
major repair a big fixing job
minor repair a small fixing job
beyond repair cannot be fixed

よく使うフレーズ

in good repair

in good condition

beyond repair

too broken to fix

under repair

being fixed right now

よく混同される語

repair vs prepare

Prepare means to get ready for something, while repair means to fix something that is broken.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'repair' to talk about the job or the result of fixing something. It is a countable noun, so you can use 'a repair' or 'some repairs'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'a fixing' instead of 'a repair'. Also, avoid saying 'make a repair' when 'do a repair' or 'carry out a repair' is more common in technical contexts.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word RE-PAIR: You are putting a 'pair' of broken parts back together 'again' (RE).

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語源

From the Latin word 'reparare', which means to 'make ready again'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: a repair / repairs Often followed by 'to': a repair to the roof
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文化的な背景

DIY (Do It Yourself) home repairs are a very popular hobby and cost-saving activity in many English-speaking countries.

クイックテスト

The kitchen sink is leaking and needs a _____.

正解!

正解は: repair

Homeの関連語

dining room

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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.

microwave

A1

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.

washing machine

A1

A 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.

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