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twin

/twɪn/

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

例文

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1

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

2

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

3

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

語族

名詞
twin
Verb
twin
形容詞
twin
関連
twinning
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覚え方のコツ

Look at the first two letters 'TW'. This is the same start as the word 'TWO'. A twin is one of TWO children.

クイックテスト

Mary and her ___ brother both have curly hair and blue eyes.

正解!

正解は: twin

例文

1

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

everyday

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

2

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

formal

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

3

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

informal

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

4

The biological development of twin embryos can vary significantly.

academic

The biological development of twin embryos can vary significantly.

5

The company decided to launch twin marketing campaigns in Europe and Asia.

business

The company decided to launch twin marketing campaigns in Europe and Asia.

語族

名詞
twin
Verb
twin
形容詞
twin
関連
twinning

よく使う組み合わせ

identical twins two siblings that look exactly the same
fraternal twins two siblings born together but not identical
twin sister a female sibling born at the same time
twin beds two separate single beds in one room
twin engine a vehicle or plane with two engines

よく使うフレーズ

twin towns

two towns in different countries paired for cultural exchange

the twin towers

two tall buildings that look the same

evil twin

a humorous way to describe someone who looks like you but behaves badly

よく混同される語

twin vs triplet

A triplet is one of three babies born together, while a twin is one of two.

twin vs double

A double is a lookalike, but they do not necessarily have the same parents or birth date.

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使い方のコツ

The word is most commonly used as a noun, but it can also act as an adjective (e.g., 'twin brother'). When referring to both people, always use the plural 'twins'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to use 'twins' in the plural when talking about both siblings. For example, saying 'They are twin' instead of 'They are twins'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Look at the first two letters 'TW'. This is the same start as the word 'TWO'. A twin is one of TWO children.

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語源

Derived from Old English 'twinn', meaning 'twofold' or 'double', which comes from the root of the word 'two'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one twin, two twins Used as an adjective before another noun (e.g., twin sister) Regular plural: twins
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文化的な背景

In many countries, 'twin towns' or 'sister cities' are established to promote trade and tourism between two different locations.

クイックテスト

Mary and her ___ brother both have curly hair and blue eyes.

正解!

正解は: twin

Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

wife

A1

A wife is a female partner in a marriage. It refers to a woman who is legally or formally joined to another person in a marital relationship.

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