sock
A sock is a piece of clothing made from soft material that you wear on your foot inside a shoe. It covers the foot and often part of the ankle or leg to provide warmth and comfort.
例文
3 / 5I need to buy a new pair of cotton socks because mine have holes.
I need to buy a new pair of cotton socks because mine have holes.
Employees are expected to wear dark, professional socks with their suits.
Employees are expected to wear dark, professional socks with their suits.
Where is my other sock? I can only find the left one!
Where is my other sock? I can only find the left one!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'S' shape of a foot sliding into a 'S'oft 'S'ock.
クイックテスト
It is cold today, so I am wearing thick wool ___ on my feet.
正解!
正解は: socks
例文
I need to buy a new pair of cotton socks because mine have holes.
everydayI need to buy a new pair of cotton socks because mine have holes.
Employees are expected to wear dark, professional socks with their suits.
formalEmployees are expected to wear dark, professional socks with their suits.
Where is my other sock? I can only find the left one!
informalWhere is my other sock? I can only find the left one!
The experiment compared the heat retention of wool socks versus synthetic blends.
academicThe experiment compared the heat retention of wool socks versus synthetic blends.
Our retail department reported a 20% increase in sock sales this quarter.
businessOur retail department reported a 20% increase in sock sales this quarter.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
pull your socks up
to try harder to improve your performance
knock someone's socks off
to thoroughly impress or surprise someone
put a sock in it
an informal way to tell someone to be quiet
よく混同される語
Shock is a sudden feeling of surprise or a medical condition, whereas a sock is clothing for the foot.
Stockings are usually thinner and much longer, often reaching the thigh, whereas socks are typically thicker and shorter.
使い方のコツ
Socks are almost always mentioned in the plural form ('socks') because they are worn in pairs. Use 'a pair of socks' when referring to the set.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget to use the plural 'socks' when talking about what they are wearing, or they confuse the word with 'shoes'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'S' shape of a foot sliding into a 'S'oft 'S'ock.
語源
Derived from the Old English 'socc', which came from the Latin 'soccus', meaning a light shoe or slipper.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, it is standard practice to remove shoes but keep socks on when entering someone's home.
クイックテスト
It is cold today, so I am wearing thick wool ___ on my feet.
正解!
正解は: socks
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grocery
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department store
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convenience store
A1A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.
stall
A1A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.
counter
A1A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.
checkout
A1The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.
goods
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bag
A1A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
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