sour
Having an acid or tart taste like a lemon or vinegar. It is also used to describe food, such as milk, that has become bad and has an unpleasant smell and taste.
例文
3 / 5This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.
This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.
The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.
The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.
Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.
Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'S' shape your mouth makes when you suck on a sharp lemon: S for Sour.
クイックテスト
I cannot drink this juice because it is too ____; I need to add some sugar.
正解!
正解は: sour
例文
This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.
everydayThis lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.
The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.
formalThe inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.
Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.
informalUgh, I think this milk has gone sour.
The chemical reaction produced a sour byproduct.
academicThe chemical reaction produced a sour byproduct.
The negotiations turned sour after the budget was cut.
businessThe negotiations turned sour after the budget was cut.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
sour grapes
pretending to dislike something because you cannot have it
go sour
to stop being pleasant or to fail
turn sour
to become bad or unsuccessful
よく混同される語
Sour is the sharp taste of a lemon; bitter is the harsh taste of coffee or dark chocolate.
使い方のコツ
Use 'sour' to describe flavors like citrus or vinegar, or to indicate that dairy products have spoiled. It can also figuratively describe a person's bad mood or a relationship that has become unpleasant.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'bitter' for lemons. Remember: lemons are sour, while coffee without sugar is bitter.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'S' shape your mouth makes when you suck on a sharp lemon: S for Sour.
語源
Derived from the Old English word 'sur', meaning tart, acid, or fermented.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cuisines, 'sour cream' is a common topping for potatoes and tacos, while 'sour' flavors are often balanced with sugar.
クイックテスト
I cannot drink this juice because it is too ____; I need to add some sugar.
正解!
正解は: sour
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