A1 noun ニュートラル

volcano

/vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

A volcano is a mountain with a large opening at the top or side. It can erupt, which means it sends out hot liquid rock called lava, along with ash and gases from inside the Earth.

例文

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1

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

2

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

3

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

語族

名詞
volcano
副詞
volcanically
形容詞
volcanic
関連
volcanology
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'V'. A volcano looks like an upside-down 'V' with 'V'ery hot lava coming out the top.

クイックテスト

The ______ erupted yesterday, and ash covered the nearby village.

正解!

正解は: volcano

例文

1

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

everyday

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

2

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

formal

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

3

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

informal

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

4

Geological data indicates the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

academic

Geological data indicates the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

5

Due to the nearby volcano, the company has updated its emergency evacuation plan.

business

Due to the nearby volcano, the company has updated its emergency evacuation plan.

語族

名詞
volcano
副詞
volcanically
形容詞
volcanic
関連
volcanology

よく使う組み合わせ

active volcano a volcano that is currently erupting or likely to erupt
dormant volcano a volcano that is 'sleeping' and not currently active
extinct volcano a volcano that is no longer expected to erupt
volcanic eruption the event when a volcano sends out lava and ash
volcano crater the bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano

よく使うフレーズ

sitting on a volcano

to be in a place where a dangerous situation could explode at any moment

a volcano of emotions

a person who is feeling very strong, bursting feelings

human volcano

a person with a very fiery or explosive personality

よく混同される語

volcano vs mountain

A mountain is any high landform, but a volcano specifically has an opening for magma and gas.

volcano vs earthquake

An earthquake is the shaking of the ground, while a volcano is the landform that erupts lava.

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使い方のコツ

When talking about volcanoes, use the adjectives 'active', 'dormant', or 'extinct' to describe their status. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is about to become violent or angry.

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よくある間違い

The plural can be spelled 'volcanoes' or 'volcanos', but 'volcanoes' is more common. Don't confuse the volcano (the mountain) with the lava (the liquid rock).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'V'. A volcano looks like an upside-down 'V' with 'V'ery hot lava coming out the top.

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語源

The word comes from 'Vulcan', the name of the Roman god of fire.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: volcanoes or volcanos Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, such as in Hawaii or Japan, volcanoes are considered sacred and are often associated with powerful deities.

クイックテスト

The ______ erupted yesterday, and ash covered the nearby village.

正解!

正解は: volcano

natureの関連語

omnivore

A1

An omnivore is an animal or person that eats both plants and meat. They have a varied diet because they can digest many different types of food sources.

scavenger

A1

A scavenger is an animal or a person that finds and collects things that others have thrown away or left behind. In nature, it refers to animals that eat dead plants or other dead animals to survive.

migration

A1

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.

hibernation

A1

Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that some animals take during the winter. It helps them save energy and survive when there is very little food available.

camouflage

A1

Camouflage is a way to hide by looking like the things around you. It helps animals and people stay safe by blending into the background so they are hard to see.

stream

A1

A stream is a small, narrow flow of water that moves naturally along a fixed path. It is smaller than a river and can usually be found in forests or parks.

pond

A1

A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.

marsh

A1

A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.

swamp

A1

A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.

waterfall

A1

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.

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