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silk

/sɪlk/

Describes something made of the soft, fine, and shiny fiber produced by silkworms. It is often used to characterize high-quality clothing or smooth surfaces that look and feel expensive.

例文

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1

She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.

She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.

2

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a silk waistcoat.

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a waistcoat made of silk.

3

I love the feeling of these silk pajamas on a hot night.

I love the feeling of these pajamas made of silk on a hot night.

語族

名詞
silk
副詞
silkily
形容詞
silky
関連
silkworm
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Silk: it is Soft, Shiny, and Smooth.

クイックテスト

He gave his wife a beautiful ______ scarf for their anniversary.

正解!

正解は: silk

例文

1

She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.

everyday

She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.

2

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a silk waistcoat.

formal

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a waistcoat made of silk.

3

I love the feeling of these silk pajamas on a hot night.

informal

I love the feeling of these pajamas made of silk on a hot night.

4

The study examines the structural integrity of silk threads in historical tapestries.

academic

The study examines the structural integrity of threads made of silk in historical tapestries.

5

We are looking for a supplier of premium silk materials for our new summer line.

business

We are looking for a supplier of premium materials made of silk for our new summer line.

語族

名詞
silk
副詞
silkily
形容詞
silky
関連
silkworm

よく使う組み合わせ

silk tie a necktie made of silk
silk sheets bed sheets made of silk
raw silk unprocessed silk fiber
silk scarf a scarf made of silk
artificial silk man-made fabric that looks like silk

よく使うフレーズ

smooth as silk

very smooth and without problems

silk purse out of a sow's ear

trying to create something valuable from something poor

the Silk Road

the ancient trade route between China and Europe

よく混同される語

silk vs silky

Silk is the material itself, while silky describes a texture that feels like silk regardless of the material.

silk vs satin

Silk is a natural fiber, whereas satin is a type of weave that can be made from silk or synthetic fibers.

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使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective, 'silk' usually identifies the material an object is made of. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'silky' when they mean the item is actually made of silk. Use 'silk' for the material and 'silky' for the sensation.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Silk: it is Soft, Shiny, and Smooth.

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語源

From the Old English 'sioloc', which comes from the Greek 'serikos', meaning 'of the Seres' (the ancient Greek name for the Chinese).

文法パターン

Attributive noun usage (used before a noun) Non-gradable adjective when referring to material Does not have a comparative form as a material
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文化的な背景

Silk has been a symbol of wealth and status for centuries, particularly originating from ancient Chinese culture.

クイックテスト

He gave his wife a beautiful ______ scarf for their anniversary.

正解!

正解は: silk

関連単語

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.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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