statue
A statue is a three-dimensional figure of a person, animal, or object that is carved or cast from materials like stone, wood, or metal. It is usually life-sized or larger and is often displayed in public places or museums.
例文
3 / 5There is a beautiful statue of a lion in the middle of the park.
A lovely stone figure of a lion is located in the park center.
The government decided to erect a bronze statue to honor the national hero.
The officials built a metal figure to show respect for a famous person.
I'll wait for you right next to the horse statue.
I will meet you by the figure of the horse.
語族
覚え方のコツ
A statue 'stays' still. Both 'statue' and 'stay' start with 'sta'.
クイックテスト
The ______ of Liberty is a famous symbol of freedom in the United States.
正解！
正解は： Statue
例文
There is a beautiful statue of a lion in the middle of the park.
everydayA lovely stone figure of a lion is located in the park center.
The government decided to erect a bronze statue to honor the national hero.
formalThe officials built a metal figure to show respect for a famous person.
I'll wait for you right next to the horse statue.
informalI will meet you by the figure of the horse.
The study analyzes the proportions of the ancient Greek statue found in the ruins.
academicThe research looks at the size of the old Greek figure found in the broken buildings.
The corporation commissioned a modern statue for the headquarters' main lobby.
businessThe company paid for a new art figure for the entrance of their office.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
still as a statue
not moving at all
Statue of Liberty
the famous monument in New York
statue of a person
a figure representing a specific individual
よく混同される語
A statue is a physical piece of art, while a statute is a written law.
Status refers to social or professional rank, not a physical object.
使い方のコツ
Use 'statue' to refer specifically to 3D representations of figures. It is most commonly used for public monuments or pieces found in art galleries.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'statue' when they mean 'painting' or 'statute' (law). Remember that a statue is always a solid, 3D object.
覚え方のコツ
A statue 'stays' still. Both 'statue' and 'stay' start with 'sta'.
語源
Derived from the Latin word 'statuere', which means to set up or cause to stand.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Statues are often used globally to celebrate historical figures, though their presence is sometimes controversial in modern political contexts.
クイックテスト
The ______ of Liberty is a famous symbol of freedom in the United States.
正解！
正解は： Statue
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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