こんにちは、Kinokoです。
英語多読で、特に児童書を読んでいると、「光」に関する英単語がたくさんあることに気づきました。
例えば、
「太陽の光が反射」した時の光や、「炎がゆらゆら」揺れている時の光、「薄暗い」光など、さまざまです。
私が洋書を読んで出会った「光」に関する英単語をまとめました。
英単語まとめ: 「光」編
No.1 gleam
shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
Even from far away Jack could see its long, gleaming teeth.
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No.2 glitter
shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light.
As Jack started after Annie, he saw something glittering in the tall grass.
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No.3 glow
give out steady light without flame.
In the distance, streetlights glowed near their house.
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No.4 flicker
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.
The flashlight dimly flickered across the stone walls.
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No.5 dim
make or become less bright or distinct.
[adjective] (of a light, colour, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly.
The light got dimmer and dimmer.
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It was hard to see in the dim light.
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No.6 sparkle
shine brightly with flashes of light.
And all the wet leaves sparkled.
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No.7 glint
give out or reflect small flashes of light.
Jack saw something glinting in the sand.
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No.8 glimmer
shine faintly with a wavering light.
It glimmered in the sunlight.
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No.9 shimmer
shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.
And ran his finger over the shimmering M on the floor.
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No.10 twinkle
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint.
At night, rain forest trees twinkle with fireflies and click beetles.
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No.11 glare
(of the sun or an electric light) shine with a strong or dazzling light.
Glaring sunlight filled the tree house.
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No.12 glisten
(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.
Only seashells and seaweed lay on the glistening white sand.
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No.13 spangle
cover with spangles or other small sparkling objects.
[noun] a small thin piece of glittering material, typically sewn as one of many on clothing for decoration; a sequin.
A man sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a deep, rich voice.
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本の紹介
今回紹介した英単語は、すべてMagic Tree Houseから抜粋しました。コンテキストの中で自然に何度も出会うことで記憶にしっかりと定着します。
このシリーズは、多読を始めたなら絶対に読んでおきたい児童書シリーズです。
英語圏の子供たちにも人気が高く、英語だけではなく、歴史や偉人、動物、道徳など、英語圏の人たちとコミュニケーションをとる上で重要な要素が詰まっています。
多読初級者におすすめの児童書を下記👇にまとめています。
それでは今日もよい一日を！
Veil Spaß!
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