skull
The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.
例文
3 / 5The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.
The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.
The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.
The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.
You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!
You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).
クイックテスト
The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.
正解！
正解は： skull
例文
The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.
everydayThe doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.
The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.
formalThe human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.
You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!
informalYou really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!
The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.
academicThe cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.
The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.
businessThe designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
skull and crossbones
a symbol used to represent danger, poison, or pirates
get it through your skull
to finally understand or accept something
thick-skulled
stubborn or slow to learn
よく混同される語
The scalp is the skin covering the head, while the skull is the bone underneath.
A shell is the hard outer layer of an egg or sea creature, not a part of a skeleton.
使い方のコツ
Use 'skull' when referring specifically to the bone structure of the head. In casual conversation, it is often used metaphorically to refer to someone's intelligence or ability to listen.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the word 'head' when they specifically mean the bone structure. Use 'skull' for medical or skeletal contexts.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).
語源
Derived from Middle English 'sculle', likely from Old Norse 'skalli' meaning a bald head or a shell.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of death; however, in the Mexican 'Day of the Dead', decorated sugar skulls represent a celebration of life.
クイックテスト
The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.
正解！
正解は： skull
関連語彙
関連単語
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.
for
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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