velvet
Velvet is a type of soft, thick fabric that feels very smooth on one side. It is often used to make expensive clothes like dresses or soft home items like cushions and curtains.
例文
3 / 5She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.
She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.
The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.
The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.
This old blanket feels just like velvet.
This old blanket feels just like velvet.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the letter 'V' in Velvet standing for 'Very' soft and 'Very' smooth.
クイックテスト
The king sat on a throne covered in soft, purple ____.
正解！
正解は： velvet
例文
She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.
everydayShe wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.
The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.
formalThe theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.
This old blanket feels just like velvet.
informalThis old blanket feels just like velvet.
Historical records indicate that velvet was a luxury export in the 14th century.
academicHistorical records indicate that velvet was a luxury export in the 14th century.
Our premium office chairs are available in a velvet finish.
businessOur premium office chairs are available in a velvet finish.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
iron fist in a velvet glove
being strong or firm while appearing gentle
red velvet cake
a popular type of chocolate-flavored sponge cake
smooth as velvet
extremely smooth or soft to the touch
よく混同される語
Velvet is usually made from silk or synthetic fibers, while velveteen is made from cotton and is slightly stiffer.
Velvet is a woven fabric, whereas suede is a type of leather with a soft, fuzzy surface.
使い方のコツ
Velvet is often used as a noun to name the material, but it can also act as an adjective to describe things made of that material (e.g., velvet curtains).
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'velvet' to describe any soft surface; however, it specifically refers to this woven fabric with a short, dense pile.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the letter 'V' in Velvet standing for 'Very' soft and 'Very' smooth.
語源
Derived from the Old French word 'veluet', coming from the Latin 'villus' meaning a tuft of hair.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, velvet is historically associated with royalty, nobility, and high social status due to its expensive production.
クイックテスト
The king sat on a throne covered in soft, purple ____.
正解！
正解は： velvet
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to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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