tie
A situation in a game or competition where two or more participants have the same score or finishing position. It means that there is no single winner because the results are equal.
例文
3 / 5The football game ended in a tie with a score of two to two.
The football game ended in a tie with a score of two to two.
The officials declared a tie after reviewing the finish line footage.
The officials declared a tie after reviewing the finish line footage.
We got a tie, so let's play one more round to see who wins.
We got a tie, so let's play one more round to see who wins.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of two teams 'tied' together by a rope; neither can move forward to win, so they stay in the same place.
クイックテスト
The basketball game was very close and finally ended in a ____.
正解!
正解は: tie
例文
The football game ended in a tie with a score of two to two.
everydayThe football game ended in a tie with a score of two to two.
The officials declared a tie after reviewing the finish line footage.
formalThe officials declared a tie after reviewing the finish line footage.
We got a tie, so let's play one more round to see who wins.
informalWe got a tie, so let's play one more round to see who wins.
Analysis shows that a tie is the most frequent outcome in this specific tournament format.
academicAnalysis shows that a tie is the most frequent outcome in this specific tournament format.
The department's sales contest resulted in a tie between the two leading agents.
businessThe department's sales contest resulted in a tie between the two leading agents.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
tie-break
an extra game to decide the winner
dead heat
a tie in a race where finishers are exactly level
it's a tie
the result is equal
よく混同される語
'Draw' is more common in British English sports (like soccer), while 'tie' is preferred in American English.
The same word refers to a necktie worn with a suit, which is an accessory, not a score.
使い方のコツ
In sports context, 'tie' is used as a countable noun. It is very common to see the phrase 'The game ended in a tie'.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'equal' as a noun instead of 'tie' (e.g., saying 'It was an equal' instead of 'It was a tie').
覚え方のコツ
Think of two teams 'tied' together by a rope; neither can move forward to win, so they stay in the same place.
語源
From the Old English word 'teag', meaning a bond, chain, or rope used for binding.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In American professional sports like the NFL, ties are rare and often seen as unsatisfying by fans.
クイックテスト
The basketball game was very close and finally ended in a ____.
正解!
正解は: tie
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Sportsの関連語
football
A1A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.
basketball
A1Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.
baseball
A1Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.
tennis
A1Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.
volleyball
A1Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams on a court separated by a high net. Players use their hands or arms to hit a ball back and forth over the net, trying to make the ball touch the ground on the opponent's side.
swimming
A1Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.
running
A1The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.
cycling
A1Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.
wrestling
A1Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.
martial arts
A1Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.
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