lowly
gb/lˈoʊli/ us/lˈoʊli/
B2
英語
~ 8500
alacsony beosztású, alacsony rangú, egyszerű, jelentéktelen, szerény, alázatos, halkan
B2
1
用法パターン：
a lowly [position/role/worker]
She started in a lowly position at the company and worked her way up to director.
A cégnél alacsony beosztásban kezdett, és felküzdötte magát igazgatóvá.
The decision was not made by a lowly employee but by the CEO himself.
A döntést nem egy alacsony beosztású alkalmazott hozta meg, hanem maga a vezérigazgató.
In the army he was just a lowly private with no authority.
Many successful politicians began their careers in lowly local offices.
The interns felt like lowly helpers compared with the permanent staff.
学習者向け例文
He has a lowly job in the office.
Alacsony beosztásban dolgozik az irodában.
She was a lowly worker when she was young.
Fiatal korában alacsony beosztású dolgozó volt.
The lowly clerk did not make big decisions.
He moved from a lowly position to a high one.
At first, I took a lowly role in the company.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "lowly" with "low" when talking about physical height (e.g., *a lowly table*). "Lowly" is about rank or importance, not physical height. Use "low" for physical position and "lowly" for status or importance.
意味
of low rank or status
コロケーション
lowly position
|lowly worker
|lowly employee
|lowly clerk
|lowly role
|lowly rank
類義語
junior (Focuses on lower level in an organization, often more neutral and common in business contexts.)
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low-ranking (More explicit and often used in formal or official descriptions of hierarchy.)
対義語
senior (Indicates a higher-level or more powerful position in a group or organization.)
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high-ranking (Direct opposite, emphasizing an important or powerful place in a hierarchy.)
テーマ
society
|work
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
定義
Having a job or position that is not important or powerful in a group or company.
Having a low rank, position, or status in a social group, organization, or hierarchy.
B2
2
用法パターン：
the lowly [object/role/task]
The lowly potato has fed people around the world for centuries.
Az egyszerű krumpli évszázadok óta táplálja az embereket világszerte.
In this company, even the lowly receptionist is treated with respect.
Ennél a cégnél még az egyszerű recepcióssal is tisztelettel bánnak.
He proudly talked about his work, even though others saw it as a lowly job.
Do not underestimate the lowly screw that holds the whole machine together.
The dish turns the lowly carrot into something elegant and delicious.
学習者向け例文
They use the lowly potato in many dishes.
Sok ételben használják az egyszerű krumplit.
He does a lowly job, but he does it well.
Egyszerű munkát végez, de jól csinálja.
People think cleaning is a lowly task, but it is important.
The story is about a lowly worker who becomes a hero.
Many great meals start with the lowly onion.
よくある間違い：
Learners may think "lowly" is always very negative. In modern English, it often has a slightly humorous or affectionate tone when talking about simple things, not strong disrespect.
意味
simple, ordinary, not important
コロケーション
the lowly potato
|lowly task
|lowly role
|lowly function
|lowly creature
|lowly job
類義語
humble (Very close in meaning; can sound warmer or more appreciative, especially about simple things.)
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unimportant (More direct and possibly harsher, without the slightly playful or affectionate tone that "lowly" can have.)
対義語
important (Describes something that matters a lot or has high value, the opposite of a lowly or simple thing.)
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prestigious (Stresses high respect and admiration, in contrast with something seen as lowly or ordinary.)
テーマ
daily_life
|work
|culture
|core_vocabulary
定義
Simple and not important or special, often used in a slightly humorous way.
Simple, ordinary, or considered not important or impressive, especially when describing things, roles, or tasks.
C1
LITERARY
3
用法パターン：
[someone] has a lowly attitude
The leader was known for his lowly spirit and gentle manner.
A vezetőt alázatos lelkületéről és szelíd modoráról ismerték.
In the prayer, she described herself as a lowly servant before God.
Az imában Isten alázatos szolgálójaként írta le magát.
Despite his fame, he kept a lowly attitude and treated everyone kindly.
The text praises those who are meek and lowly in heart.
She spoke in a lowly way, never drawing attention to herself.
学習者向け例文
He is rich, but his heart is lowly.
Gazdag, de alázatos a szíve.
She prays to God with a lowly spirit.
Alázatos lélekkel imádkozik Istenhez.
The king acts lowly with his people.
They respect him because he stays lowly.
The story says that the lowly will be lifted up.
よくある間違い：
Learners may try to use "lowly" for "sad" or "weak". It actually refers to being humble or not proud, especially in religious or literary writing.
意味
humble and not proud
コロケーション
lowly heart
|lowly spirit
|lowly attitude
|lowly servant
|meek and lowly
類義語
humble (The most common modern word; used in everyday and religious contexts for not being proud.)
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modest (Focuses on not bragging about success; less religious or old-fashioned than "lowly.")
対義語
proud (Shows a high opinion of oneself, opposite of a lowly or humble attitude.)
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arrogant (Stronger negative opposite, suggesting someone thinks they are much better than others.)
テーマ
character
|religion
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
定義
Feeling or acting very humble, not seeing yourself as important.
Having or showing a humble, modest attitude, especially by not seeing oneself as important.
C2
ARCHAIC
4
halkan
A2
用法パターン：
to speak lowly
He spoke lowly so that only she could hear.
Olyan halkan beszélt, hogy csak ő hallhassa.
She answered lowly, afraid to disturb the silence.
Halkan válaszolt, mert félt megzavarni a csendet.
The children sang lowly as they walked through the dark hall.
He knocked and called lowly at the door.
The old man laughed lowly in the corner.
学習者向け例文
He speaks lowly in the library.
Halkan beszél a könyvtárban.
She answers lowly when she is shy.
Halkan válaszol, ha szégyenlős.
The man talks lowly to his baby.
They sing lowly late at night.
Please speak lowly; the baby is sleeping.
よくある間違い：
Learners may think "lowly" is the normal adverb form of "low" for sound. In modern English, people almost always say "speak softly" or "speak in a low voice"; "speak lowly" sounds old-fashioned or incorrect today.
意味
in a quiet, low voice
コロケーション
speak lowly
|say lowly
|answer lowly
類義語
softly (Common modern adverb for speaking in a quiet voice; more natural than "lowly" today.)
対義語
loudly (Describes speaking with a lot of sound, opposite of speaking lowly or quietly.)
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
定義
Speaking or sounding quietly, not loudly.
In a quiet or soft way, with a low level of sound, especially when speaking.
文法
辞書形
lowly
IPA
GB/lˈoʊli/
US/lˈoʊli/
音節・強勢
lowly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (lowly)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: lowly
- Comparative: lowlier
- Superlative: lowliest
関連語
表現
from lowly beginnings
1/fɹˈʌm lˈoʊli bɪɡˈɪnɪŋz/
fixed phrase
starting from a low position
Used to say that a person or thing started with very little power, money, or importance and later became successful or important.
例文
- The company grew from lowly beginnings in a small garage to a global brand.
- Many leaders have risen from lowly beginnings to positions of great power.
- Her story of coming from lowly beginnings inspires young entrepreneurs.
of lowly birth
1/əv lˈoʊli bˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
literary
born into low social class
Used to describe someone who was born into a poor or low social class family.
例文
- Though of lowly birth, he married into a noble family.
- The novel follows a hero of lowly birth who changes the kingdom's future.
- She was reminded often that she was of lowly birth and should know her place.