B2 adjective ニュートラル

vehicle

/ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/

A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used for transporting people or goods from one place to another. Metaphorically, it refers to a medium or instrument used to express, communicate, or achieve a specific purpose.

例文

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1

I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.

I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.

2

The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.

The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.

3

Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!

Is that your new car? It looks very quick!

語族

名詞
vehicle
副詞
vehicularly
形容詞
vehicular
関連
conveyance
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.

クイックテスト

The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.

正解!

正解は: vehicle

例文

1

I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.

everyday

I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.

2

The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.

formal

The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.

3

Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!

informal

Is that your new car? It looks very quick!

4

Art often serves as a vehicle for social commentary and political protest.

academic

Art is frequently used as a medium to express opinions about society and politics.

5

We are evaluating a new investment vehicle to diversify our corporate portfolio.

business

We are looking at a new type of financial instrument to broaden our company investments.

語族

名詞
vehicle
副詞
vehicularly
形容詞
vehicular
関連
conveyance

よく使う組み合わせ

motor vehicle a road vehicle powered by an engine
investment vehicle a method or product used to invest money
delivery vehicle a truck or van used to transport goods to customers
launch vehicle a rocket used to carry a payload into space
emergency vehicle a vehicle like an ambulance or fire truck used in crises

よく使うフレーズ

vehicle for change

a way of making things different or better

recreational vehicle

a motor vehicle or trailer which includes living quarters

armored vehicle

a vehicle protected by strong metal plates

よく混同される語

vehicle vs vessel

A vessel is typically a large ship or a container for liquids, whereas a vehicle usually refers to land transport or a medium for ideas.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'vehicle' instead of 'car' in formal, technical, or legal contexts to encompass all types of transport. In academic writing, use it to describe how an abstract concept is delivered to an audience.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell it as 'vehical'. Additionally, avoid using it to describe a person who carries something; it is almost always an object or a medium.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'vehiculum', which comes from 'vehere', meaning 'to carry'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Takes the plural suffix -s (vehicles) Can be used as an attributive noun (vehicle safety)
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, especially in the United States, a personal vehicle is a major symbol of individual freedom and a standard rite of passage for young adults.

クイックテスト

The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.

正解!

正解は: vehicle

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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.

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