branch
gb/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/ us/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
A2
英語
~ 1200
ág, fiók, fióktelep, kirendeltség, elágazik, leágazik, szétágazik
名詞
A2
1
ág
A1
用法パターン：
a branch of [a tree]
The squirrel ran along the branch.
A mókus végigfutott az ágon.
A heavy branch fell during the storm.
Egy nehéz ág letört a viharban.
Birds were nesting on the highest branch of the tree.
学習者向け例文
The cat is sitting on a branch.
A macska egy ágon ül.
I saw a bird on a branch.
Láttam egy madarat egy ágon.
A branch fell on the ground.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'branch' with 'stick'. A stick is usually a piece of wood that has fallen off or been cut from a tree, while a branch is still attached.
意味
Part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
コロケーション
tree branch
|thick branch
|broken branch
|overhanging branch
類義語
limb (More general term for a large branch; also used for arms and legs.)
テーマ
nature
|plants
|core_vocabulary
定義
A part of a tree that grows from the main trunk or stem.
A part of a tree that grows outward from the trunk or a main stem, usually covered with leaves, flowers, or fruit.
名詞
B1
2
用法パターン：
a branch of [a company/bank]
The company opened a new branch in the city center.
A cég új fiókot nyitott a belvárosban.
I need to visit my bank's local branch.
El kell mennem a bankom helyi fiókjába.
Our firm has several branches across the country.
学習者向け例文
I work at the bank branch near my home.
Az otthonomhoz közeli bankfiókban dolgozom.
The shop has many branches in different cities.
Az üzletnek sok fióküzlete van különböző városokban.
They opened a new branch last year.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'branch' with 'franchise'. A franchise is owned by an individual under a brand, while a branch is owned by the main company.
意味
Local office or division of an organization
コロケーション
bank branch
|local branch
|branch office
|open a branch
類義語
division (A formal section within an organization; not necessarily location-based.)
テーマ
business
|commerce
|work
|core_vocabulary
定義
An office or store that is part of a bigger company, usually in another place.
A local office, shop, or division that is part of a larger company or organization.
名詞
B2
3
ág
B1
用法パターン：
a branch of [science/law/etc.]
Botany is a branch of biology.
A botanika a biológia egyik ága.
This branch of mathematics deals with probability.
A matematika ezen ága a valószínűséggel foglalkozik.
There are three branches of government in the U.S.
学習者向け例文
Math has many branches like algebra and geometry.
A matematikának sok ága van, például az algebra és a geometria.
Biology is a branch of science.
A biológia a tudomány egyik ága.
Law has different branches.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'department', which is more about organizational structure than subject matter.
意味
Subdivision of an area of study or activity
コロケーション
branch of science
|branch of medicine
|branch of government
類義語
field (Often used more generally for an area of study or work.)
テーマ
education
|science
|core_vocabulary
定義
One part of a bigger subject or activity.
A distinct part or subdivision within a larger field of study, activity, or knowledge.
動詞
B1
4
用法パターン：
[something] branches off/from [main thing]
The road branches off to the left after the bridge.
A híd után az út balra ágazik el.
This river branches into several smaller streams.
Ez a folyó több kisebb patakra ágazik szét.
The path branches in two directions.
学習者向け例文
The road branches into two ways.
Az út kétfelé ágazik el.
A small path branches off from the main road.
A főútról egy kis ösvény ágazik le.
The river branches into three parts.
意味
To divide into separate parts or paths
コロケーション
branch off
|branch into
類義語
split (More general; can be used in many contexts beyond physical or structural separation.)
対義語
merge (To come together into one path or unit.)
テーマ
travel
|structure
|space
|core_vocabulary
定義
To split into two or more parts from the main part.
To separate into one or more parts from a main route, line, or structure.
文法
辞書形
branch
IPA
GB/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
US/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
音節・強勢
branch （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (branch)
活用形
Noun
- Base: branch
- Plural: branches
Verb
- Base: branch
- 3rd Person Singular: branches
- Present Participle: branching
- Past: branched
関連語
Forms
branches
noun
branching
verb
branched
verb
Negative and opposite forms
branchless
adjective
表現
branch off
1/bɹˈænt͡ʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Separate from main route/direction
To leave the main path and go in another direction.
例文
- A small road branches off to the right here.
- Several hiking trails branch off from the main path.
branch out
1/bɹˈænt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Expand into new areas of activity
To start doing different things from what you usually do.
例文
- The company is branching out into new markets.
- After years in journalism, she decided to branch out into book writing.
olive branch
1/ˈɑlɪv bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
idiom
symbol or offer of peace
An action or thing that shows you want to stop a fight or argument and make peace.
例文
- He offered an olive branch by apologizing for his mistake.
- The president offered an olive branch by agreeing to meet with the opposition leader.
- She sent flowers as an olive branch after their disagreement.
- Sending the apology letter was his olive branch after their long argument.
- As a sign of peace, the company extended an olive branch to the union and reopened talks.