creature
gb/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/ us/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
A2
英語
~ 2400
élőlény, állat, lény, képzeletbeli lény, mitikus lény, teremtés, a megszokások embere
名詞
A2
1
用法パターン：
a [adjective] creature
The forest is home to many fascinating creatures.
Az erdő sok lenyűgöző élőlénynek ad otthont.
Some deep-sea creatures can produce their own light.
Egyes mélytengeri élőlények képesek saját fényt kibocsátani.
This tiny creature can survive in extreme temperatures.
He treats his dog as if it were the most important creature on earth.
学習者向け例文
A cat is a small creature.
A macska kis állat.
Fish are creatures that live in water.
A halak vízben élő állatok.
Many creatures live in the jungle.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'creature' only means imaginary beings, but it also refers to real animals and living things.
意味
Any living being, especially animals
コロケーション
strange creature
|sea creature
|mythical creature
|living creature
|wild creature
類義語
animal (More often refers specifically to non-human species; 'creature' can be broader or more poetic.)
対義語
object (Refers to something non-living, the opposite of a living creature.)
テーマ
nature
|biology
|daily life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
定義
A living thing, usually an animal.
A living being, typically an animal, but sometimes used for humans in a descriptive or imaginative way.
名詞
B1
2
用法パターン：
a [adjective] creature
The film features a terrifying creature from another planet.
A filmben egy félelmetes, másik bolygóról származó lény szerepel.
Dragons are legendary creatures found in many cultures.
A sárkányok sok kultúrában megtalálható legendás lények.
She drew a picture of a strange creature with wings and four eyes.
学習者向け例文
A dragon is a big creature in stories.
A sárkány nagy lény, amely történetekben szerepel.
The book has many strange creatures.
A könyvben sok furcsa lény szerepel.
Unicorns are beautiful creatures in legends.
意味
An imaginary or mythical being
コロケーション
mythical creature
|fantasy creature
|strange creature
|legendary creature
類義語
monster (Often larger and scarier; 'creature' is more neutral and can be friendly or dangerous.)
テーマ
fantasy
|literature
|mythology
|arts_entertainment
|education
定義
A made-up being in a story or legend.
A fictional or mythical being from stories, legends, or fantasy worlds.
名詞
B2
3
teremtés
B2
用法パターン：
a creature of [something]
He's a creature of habit who eats the same breakfast every day.
A megszokások embere: mindennap ugyanazt eszi reggelire.
The poor creature had no idea what was happening.
Szegény teremtésnek fogalma sem volt róla, mi történik.
She was a strange creature, always talking to herself.
学習者向け例文
My uncle is a creature of habit.
A nagybátyám a megszokások embere.
The poor creature was very tired.
Szegény teremtés nagyon fáradt volt.
He is a strange creature who likes the dark.
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'creature' only refers to animals; here it refers to people in a figurative but common way.
意味
A person seen in a specific way
コロケーション
creature of habit
|poor creature
|helpless creature
類義語
individual ('Individual' is more neutral and formal; 'creature' can add emotional or descriptive tone.)
テーマ
society
|personality
|relationships
|communication
定義
A person shown in a certain way or because of how they act.
A human being described according to their qualities, role, or dependence on someone else.
文法
辞書形
creature
IPA
GB/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
US/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
音節・強勢
creature （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (creature)
活用形
Noun
- Base: creature
- Plural: creatures
関連語
Forms
creatures
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative
adjective
表現
living creature
1/lˈɪvɪŋ kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Any organism that is alive
Any animal, person, or other living thing.
例文
- Every living creature needs water to survive.
- This forest is full of living creatures of all kinds.
poor creature
1/pˈʊɹ kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Someone deserving sympathy or pity
A person or animal you feel sorry for because they are in trouble or suffering.
例文
- The poor creature was lost and hungry.
- Poor creature, he doesn’t know what’s going on.
creature of habit
1/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ əv hˈæbət/
idiom
Someone who prefers routine
A person who likes to do the same things in the same way regularly.
例文
- I'm a creature of habit and always have coffee at 7 a.m.
- She travels often but is still a creature of habit when it comes to her morning routine.
creature of habit
2/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ əv hˈæbət/
idiom
Person who likes routine and familiarity
A person who likes to do the same things in the same way every time.
例文
- He's a creature of habit and always takes the same route to work.
- I guess I'm just a creature of habit—I eat breakfast at exactly 7 AM every day.