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terrible

/ˈtɛrəbl/

Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.

例文

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1

The weather is terrible today because it is raining very hard.

The weather is terrible today because it is raining very hard.

2

The organization suffered a terrible loss during the financial crisis.

The organization suffered a terrible loss during the financial crisis.

3

I watched a terrible movie last night and I hated it.

I watched a terrible movie last night and I hated it.

語族

名詞
terribleness
Verb
terrify
副詞
terribly
形容詞
terrible
関連
terror
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'terror.' A 'terrible' situation is one that causes 'terror' or fear.

クイックテスト

I had a ______ day because I lost my keys and missed the bus.

正解!

正解は: terrible

例文

1

The weather is terrible today because it is raining very hard.

everyday

The weather is terrible today because it is raining very hard.

2

The organization suffered a terrible loss during the financial crisis.

formal

The organization suffered a terrible loss during the financial crisis.

3

I watched a terrible movie last night and I hated it.

informal

I watched a terrible movie last night and I hated it.

4

Historical records show that the famine had a terrible effect on the local population.

academic

Historical records show that the famine had a terrible effect on the local population.

5

If we do not fix this error, it will be a terrible mistake for our business.

business

If we do not fix this error, it will be a terrible mistake for our business.

語族

名詞
terribleness
Verb
terrify
副詞
terribly
形容詞
terrible
関連
terror

よく使う組み合わせ

terrible weather terrible weather
terrible news terrible news
feel terrible feel terrible
terrible mistake terrible mistake
terrible smell terrible smell

よく使うフレーズ

a terrible shame

a terrible shame

terrible twos

terrible twos

it's not that terrible

it's not that terrible

よく混同される語

terrible vs terrific

Terrible means very bad, while terrific means very good or great.

terrible vs terrifying

Terrible means very bad, while terrifying means making you feel very scared.

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使い方のコツ

Terrible is much stronger than 'bad.' Use it when you want to emphasize how much you dislike something or how serious a problem is.

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よくある間違い

The most common mistake is confusing 'terrible' with 'terrific.' Remember that 'terrible' is negative and 'terrific' is positive.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'terror.' A 'terrible' situation is one that causes 'terror' or fear.

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語源

From the Latin word 'terribilis' meaning 'frightful,' which comes from 'terrere' meaning 'to frighten.'

文法パターン

Used before a noun: 'A terrible day.' Used after a linking verb: 'The food tastes terrible.' It does not have a plural form because it is an adjective.
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文化的な背景

In English, people often use 'terrible' as a hyperbole to describe small things, like a 'terrible cup of coffee.'

クイックテスト

I had a ______ day because I lost my keys and missed the bus.

正解!

正解は: terrible

Descriptionsの関連語

tiny

A1

Describes something that is very small in size, amount, or degree. It is more emphatic than the word 'small' and is often used to highlight how little something is.

miniature

A1

A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.

tall

A1

Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.

low

A1

Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.

wide

A1

Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.

thick

A1

Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.

thin

A1

Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.

deep

A1

As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.

perfect

A1

In grammar, the perfect refers to a verb form that shows an action is completed or finished. It is also used in the phrase 'practice makes perfect' to describe a state of having no mistakes.

awful

A1

Something that is very bad, unpleasant, or of low quality. It is commonly used to describe negative experiences, feelings, or conditions.

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