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stroke

/stroʊk/

A stroke is a single movement of a pen, brush, or hand across a surface. It can also refer to a sudden and serious medical condition in the brain.

例文

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1

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

2

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

3

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

語族

名詞
stroke
Verb
stroke
関連
stroking
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Stroke as a 'Smooth' movement of your hand or a pen.

クイックテスト

The artist finished the painting with one last ______ of red color.

正解!

正解は: stroke

例文

1

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

everyday

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

2

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

formal

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

3

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

informal

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

4

The researcher examined every brush stroke on the old painting.

academic

The researcher examined every brush stroke on the old painting.

5

He signed the million-dollar contract with one stroke of the pen.

business

He signed the million-dollar contract with one stroke of the pen.

語族

名詞
stroke
Verb
stroke
関連
stroking

よく使う組み合わせ

brush stroke a mark made by a paintbrush
stroke of luck something good that happens by chance
heat stroke a fever caused by too much sun
gentle stroke a soft movement of the hand
swimming stroke a style of moving through water

よく使うフレーズ

at the stroke of midnight

exactly at twelve o'clock at night

a stroke of genius

a very clever or original idea

different strokes for different folks

different people like different things

よく混同される語

stroke vs strike

A 'strike' is usually a hard hit or a work stoppage, while a 'stroke' is a gentle movement or a pen mark.

stroke vs stroll

A 'stroll' is a slow, relaxed walk, while a 'stroke' is a movement of the hand or a medical event.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'stroke' as a noun when describing the way someone swims or paints. It is also the specific word for a medical emergency involving blood flow to the brain.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'strike' when they mean a gentle 'stroke' of an animal. Remember that 'stroke' is soft and 'strike' is hard.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Stroke as a 'Smooth' movement of your hand or a pen.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'strac', meaning a blow or a physical movement.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: strokes) Often followed by 'of' + noun (stroke of luck, stroke of a pen)
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, 'stroking' a pet like a dog or cat is considered a common way to relax and show affection.

クイックテスト

The artist finished the painting with one last ______ of red color.

正解!

正解は: stroke

関連単語

circumgrator

C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

adsontion

C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

underpacant

C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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