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shorts

/ʃɔːrts/

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

例文

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1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

語族

名詞
shorts
Verb
shorten
副詞
shortly
形容詞
short
関連
shortness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

クイックテスト

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

正解!

正解は: shorts

例文

1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

everyday

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

formal

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

informal

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

4

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

academic

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

5

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

business

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

語族

名詞
shorts
Verb
shorten
副詞
shortly
形容詞
short
関連
shortness

よく使う組み合わせ

a pair of shorts a pair of shorts
running shorts running shorts
denim shorts denim shorts
cargo shorts cargo shorts
board shorts board shorts

よく使うフレーズ

Bermuda shorts

Bermuda shorts

board shorts

board shorts

cycling shorts

cycling shorts

よく混同される語

shorts vs short

Short is an adjective describing length, while shorts is a noun referring to the clothing item.

shorts vs pants

Pants cover the entire leg to the ankle, whereas shorts only cover the upper part of the leg.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'shorts' is a 'pluralia tantum' noun, meaning it is always used in the plural form even when referring to one item.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'a short' when they mean one pair. You should say 'a pair of shorts' or simply 'shorts'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English word 'sceort', meaning 'not long'.

文法パターン

Always plural: 'These shorts are blue' (not 'This short is blue'). Counted using 'pair of': 'I bought two pairs of shorts.' No singular form exists for the clothing item.
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, shorts are considered casual attire and are often restricted in professional or religious environments.

クイックテスト

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

正解!

正解は: shorts

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating 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

B2

To 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

B2

A 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

B2

A 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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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