B2 adjective ニュートラル

brushstroke

/ˈbrʌʃ.stroʊk/

A mark made by a paintbrush across a surface, often used to describe the technique or style of an artist. Metaphorically, it refers to a specific detail or a small action that contributes to a larger overall effect or plan.

例文

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1

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

2

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

3

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

語族

名詞
brushstroke
Verb
brush
形容詞
brushed
関連
brushwork
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a cat: when you 'stroke' its fur with a 'brush', you are making a 'brushstroke'.

クイックテスト

The painter used light, airy ________ to capture the shimmering light on the water.

正解!

正解は: brushstrokes

例文

1

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

everyday

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

2

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

formal

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

3

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

informal

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

4

The transition from hidden to visible brushstrokes in the late 19th century signaled a shift toward modernist expressive values.

academic

The transition from hidden to visible brushstrokes in the late 19th century signaled a shift toward modernist expressive values.

5

While the CEO outlined the strategy in broad brushstrokes, the department heads were left to manage the finer details.

business

While the CEO outlined the strategy in broad brushstrokes, the department heads were left to manage the finer details.

語族

名詞
brushstroke
Verb
brush
形容詞
brushed
関連
brushwork

よく使う組み合わせ

bold brushstroke bold brushstroke
delicate brushstroke delicate brushstroke
broad brushstrokes broad brushstrokes
visible brushstroke visible brushstroke
sweeping brushstroke sweeping brushstroke

よく使うフレーズ

in broad brushstrokes

in general terms without detail

the final brushstroke

the last touch that completes a work

fine brushstrokes

detailed and intricate work

よく混同される語

brushstroke vs brushwork

Brushwork refers to the overall style or quality of painting technique, while a brushstroke is a single individual mark.

brushstroke vs stroke

Stroke is a more general term for any mark (like a pen stroke) or a medical condition, whereas brushstroke is specific to painting.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'brushstroke' literally when discussing art and painting techniques. Use it figuratively (especially as 'broad brushstrokes') when describing a summary or a general outline that lacks specific detail.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'brushstroke' when they mean 'pencil mark' or 'pen line'; remember it must involve a brush. Also, avoid using it as a verb; use 'stroke' or 'paint' instead.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a cat: when you 'stroke' its fur with a 'brush', you are making a 'brushstroke'.

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語源

A compound of the noun 'brush' (from Old French 'broce', meaning twigs or thicket) and 'stroke' (from Old English 'strācian', meaning to move the hand gently over a surface).

文法パターン

Countable noun Often used in the plural 'brushstrokes' Can function as a modifier in compound nouns like 'brushstroke pattern'
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文化的な背景

In Western art history, the visibility of the brushstroke evolved from being hidden (Neoclassicism) to being a primary vehicle of emotion and expression (Impressionism and Expressionism).

クイックテスト

The painter used light, airy ________ to capture the shimmering light on the water.

正解!

正解は: brushstrokes

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C1

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C1

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C1

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macrosanctible

C1

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uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

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unaudless

C1

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monosomnful

C1

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