用法パターン:
[someone/something] is a match for [someone/something]
She finally met someone who was her match intellectually.
Végre találkozott valakivel, aki szellemileg méltó párja volt.
This team will be no match for the champions.
Ez a csapat nem lesz méltó ellenfele a bajnokoknak.
The software found a match in the database.
学習者向け例文
He is a match for her in chess.
Sakkban méltó ellenfele neki.
This game is not a match for my skills.
Ez a játék nem méltó a képességeimhez.
I found a match for my lost shoe.
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'matching' meaning 'having the same appearance', but here it refers to being equal in some way.
意味
A person or thing equal to another
コロケーション
perfect match
|good match
|not a match
|find a match
|be a match for
類義語
equal (Focuses on being the same in status, value, or ability.)
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counterpart (Often used for someone in a similar role or position.)
対義語
opposite (Something completely different in nature or quality.)
テーマ
relationships
|comparison
|sports
|core_vocabulary
定義
A person or thing that is the same in skill, strength, or quality as another.
A person or thing that is as good, suitable, or similar to another in ability, quality, or characteristics.
用法パターン:
a match between [team/person] and [team/person]
The football match ended in a draw.
A futballmérkőzés döntetlennel végződött.
They are preparing for the championship match.
A bajnoki mérkőzésre készülnek.
She won the tennis match in straight sets.
学習者向け例文
We watched a football match.
Megnéztünk egy futballmeccset.
The match starts at 3 p.m.
A mérkőzés délután 3-kor kezdődik.
They won the match yesterday.
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'match' with 'game' in American English, where 'game' is used more often for certain sports like basketball.
意味
A sports contest between opponents
コロケーション
football match
|tennis match
|match winner
|match point
類義語
game (More general term for any play activity; not always competitive.)
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contest (Can refer to non-sport competitions as well.)
対義語
practice (Training session without competition.)
テーマ
sports
|competition
|arts_entertainment
定義
A game between two people or teams to decide who wins.
A game or contest in which people or teams compete against each other, especially in sports.
用法パターン:
to match [something] with [something]
She matched her shoes with her handbag.
Összehangolta a cipőjét a kézitáskájával.
The charity matches volunteers with suitable projects.
A jótékonysági szervezet az önkénteseket megfelelő projektekkel párosítja össze.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
学習者向け例文
I matched my shirt with my shoes.
Összehangoltam az ingemet a cipőmmel.
They matched two friends for the trip.
A két barátot egymással párosították az útra.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'fit', which refers to size rather than similarity or suitability.
意味
To pair things suitably or equally
コロケーション
match colors
|match outfits
|match skills
類義語
pair (Emphasizes joining two items; may not imply similarity.)
|
coordinate (Often used for arranging colors or styles to look good together.)
対義語
mismatch (To pair things that do not go well together.)
テーマ
daily life
|fashion
|relationships
|daily_life
定義
To put two things together because they are the same or look good together.
To put together people or things because they are equal, similar, or go well together.
He lit a candle with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a gyertyát.
Always keep matches away from children.
A gyufát mindig tartsd távol a gyerekektől.
She struck a match to light the stove.
学習者向け例文
He lit the fire with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a tüzet.
I need a match to light the candle.
Szükségem van egy gyufára, hogy meggyújtsam a gyertyát.
She struck a match and the light came.
意味
Small stick for making fire
コロケーション
light a match
|strike a match
|box of matches
類義語
matchstick (Refers specifically to the stick itself, especially after burning.)
対義語
lighter (A reusable device for producing flame.)
テーマ
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
定義
A small stick you use to start a fire by rubbing it on a special surface.
A small wooden or cardboard stick tipped with a chemical that ignites when struck against a rough surface.
用法パターン:
[something] matches [something] in [quality/amount]
His performance matches hers in every respect.
A teljesítménye minden tekintetben megegyezik az övével.
No one can match her generosity.
Senki sem ér fel a nagylelkűségével.
The wine’s flavor matches its aroma perfectly.
学習者向け例文
Her speed matches his speed.
Az ő sebessége megegyezik az övével.
This color matches that color.
Ez a szín megegyezik azzal a színnel.
No one can match his power.
意味
To be equal in quality or strength
コロケーション
match skills
|match performance
類義語
equal (Stresses being exactly the same in quality or amount.)
|
rival (Emphasizes competition and ability to compete equally.)
対義語
fall short of (To not reach the same level as something else.)
テーマ
comparison
|core_vocabulary
定義
To be the same as something in amount, level, or power.
To be equal to something in quality, amount, degree, or strength.