用法パターン:
to slate [something/someone] for [time/role]
The film is slated for release in early July.
A film bemutatóját július elejére ütemezték.
She is slated to become the company’s next CEO.
Őt jelölték ki a cég következő vezérigazgatójának.
The old stadium is slated for demolition later this year.
Three new smartphone models are slated for launch before Christmas.
The project was originally slated for completion in 2023, but it has been delayed.
学習者向け例文
The new store is slated to open in May.
Az új üzlet megnyitását májusra tervezik.
He is slated for a big promotion next month.
Jövő hónapban nagy előléptetést terveznek neki.
Ten speakers are slated for the conference on Friday.
The team is slated to play three games this weekend.
The bridge was slated for repair after the storm.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse "slated" with "likely" and use it without the idea of a plan, saying things like "He is slated to win" when there is no schedule or decision involved. Use "slated" when something is planned, arranged, or officially expected, not just possible or probable.
意味
plan or schedule for future
コロケーション
slated for release
|slated for demolition
|slated to open
|slated to become
|slated for promotion
|slated for next year
類義語
schedule (Very close in meaning, but focuses more on placing something in a timetable, while "slate" often adds a sense of official plan or expectation.)
対義語
cancel (Opposite because it means to stop something that was planned or scheduled from happening.)
テーマ
business
|media
|politics
|work
|time
定義
To plan that something will happen at a certain time, or that someone will have a certain job or role.
To plan, schedule, or designate someone or something for a particular time, date, or role, especially in official or public contexts.
用法パターン:
a slate of [candidates/events/products]
Voters will choose from a slate of five mayoral candidates.
A szavazók öt polgármesterjelöltből álló listából választhatnak.
The network announced its fall slate of new TV shows.
A csatorna bejelentette az új tévéműsorok őszi kínálatát.
We have a full slate of meetings this afternoon.
The festival features an impressive slate of international films.
The party presented a unified slate of reform-minded candidates.
学習者向け例文
The team has a busy slate of games this month.
A csapatnak ebben a hónapban sűrű a meccsprogramja.
There is a strong slate of candidates for the job.
Erős jelöltlista alakult ki az állásra.
The company showed its new slate of products at the fair.
Our class has a full slate of tests next week.
The channel has a new slate of morning programs.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse "slate" with "schedule" and say *"I will check my slate"* for personal plans. "Slate" is usually used for an official or public list of candidates, events, or products, not an individual’s private calendar.
意味
list or set of candidates/items
コロケーション
a slate of candidates
|a full slate of events
|a strong slate of nominees
|a new slate of shows
|a slate of reforms
|a slate of games
類義語
lineup (Informal and often used for entertainment or sports; "slate" is slightly more formal and common in politics and business as well.)
対義語
single (Opposite in that it refers to only one person or thing, not a group or list.)
テーマ
politics
|business
|media
|arts_entertainment
定義
A group or list of people or things that are planned or offered at the same time.
A list or set of people, events, or things that are being proposed, offered, or scheduled together at one time, especially in politics, business, or entertainment.
用法パターン:
to slate [someone/something] for [reason]
The new policy was widely slated by opposition leaders.
Az új politikát az ellenzéki vezetők széles körben keményen bírálták.
The play was absolutely slated by the reviewers on opening night.
A kritikusok a premier estéjén teljesen lehúzták a darabot.
Fans slated the team for its poor performance.
He was slated in the press for his insensitive comments.
The restaurant was initially slated online, but later reviews were more positive.
学習者向け例文
The movie was slated by many critics.
A filmet sok kritikus lehúzta.
People on social media slated the company for the mistake.
Az emberek a közösségi médiában szétszedték a céget a hiba miatt.
Her first book was slated in the newspapers.
The coach was slated after the team lost again.
Many users slated the app for its slow speed.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the "planned/scheduled" meaning of "slated" and think phrases like "the film was slated" always mean "was planned". In British English, "the film was slated" without "for" usually means it was criticized, not scheduled.
意味
criticize very strongly
コロケーション
slated by critics
|slated in the press
|slate a performance
|slate a decision
|slate the government
|slate the film
類義語
slam (Very close in informal use; "slam" is more common in American English, while "slate" in this sense is more common in British English.)
対義語
praise (Opposite because it means to say positive, approving things instead of strong criticism.)
テーマ
emotions
|media
|communication
定義
To say very strong, very negative things about someone or something.
To criticize someone or something very severely, often in a public or outspoken way.
用法パターン:
a slate [roof/tile/surface]
The cottage had a beautiful dark slate roof.
A házikón gyönyörű sötét palatető volt.
Many traditional homes in the region use slate tiles.
A környéken sok hagyományos házon palacserép van.
The kitchen was renovated with a slate floor and wooden cabinets.
Workers at the slate quarry face tough conditions.
They chose natural slate for the patio to match the house.
学習者向け例文
The church has a high slate roof.
A templomnak magas palatetője van.
We put gray slate tiles in the bathroom.
Szürke palalapokat raktunk a fürdőszobába.
The floor is made of slate, not wood.
This old house has a roof of slate.
They buy slate from a local quarry.
よくある間違い:
Some learners think "slate" means any roof tile. In English, "slate" is a specific rock and the tiles made from it, not just any roofing material.
意味
fine-grained gray rock
コロケーション
slate roof
|slate tiles
|slate quarry
|slate floor
|slate shingles
|slate countertop
類義語
stone (More general; "slate" is a specific type of stone used in particular building contexts.)
対義語
plastic (Opposite in building contexts because it is an artificial, lightweight material, unlike natural heavy slate stone.)
テーマ
nature
|construction
|housing
定義
A hard gray rock that can be cut into thin flat pieces, often used on roofs and floors.
A fine-grained, dark gray rock that splits easily into thin, flat layers and is commonly used for roofing, tiles, and other building surfaces.
用法パターン:
to write on a slate
In the old classroom, each child had a slate and a piece of chalk.
A régi tanteremben minden gyereknek volt palatáblája és egy krétadarabja.
She copied the sums from the board onto her slate.
A tábláról a palatáblájára másolta a számtanpéldákat.
The museum display includes a Victorian school slate.
He wiped his slate clean and started the exercise again.
They learned to write their names on small slates before using paper.
学習者向け例文
The students each used a small slate.
A diákok mindegyike egy kis palatáblát használt.
He wrote the answer on his slate.
A választ a palatáblájára írta.
She cleaned her slate with a cloth.
Children in the past often wrote on slates.
The teacher asked them to show their slates.
よくある間違い:
Learners may hear "clean slate" and think "slate" always means a fresh start. In this original sense, a "slate" is a physical board used for writing, not a situation or chance.
意味
small reusable writing board
コロケーション
school slate
|writing slate
|child’s slate
|chalk and slate
|slate and pencil
|wipe the slate
類義語
tablet (Historically used for similar objects; in modern English, "tablet" more often refers to an electronic device.)
対義語
notebook (Opposite in the sense that it is paper you write on once and keep, rather than a hard board you wipe and reuse.)
テーマ
education
|history
|communication
定義
A small board that students can write on with chalk and clean many times, used especially in old schools.
A small, flat board, traditionally made of slate stone, used for writing on with chalk and wiping clean, especially in older or historical classroom settings.
用法パターン:
the slate shows [information]
Make sure the slate is clearly visible before you roll camera.
Ügyelj rá, hogy a csapó jól látszódjon, mielőtt elindítod a kamerát.
The assistant camera marked the slate with the new scene number.
A kameraasszisztens felírta az új jelenetszámot a csapóra.
They used a digital slate that automatically recorded timecode.
The editor relied on the sound of the slate clap to sync audio and video.
The slate was mislabeled, which caused confusion in post-production.
学習者向け例文
The camera assistant holds the slate in front of the camera.
A kameraasszisztens a kamera elé tartja a csapót.
The slate shows the name of the film and the scene number.
A csapón a film címe és a jelenetszám látható.
They clap the slate before the actors start to speak.
A digital slate is used on many film sets today.
Without the slate, editing the film would be harder.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think this "slate" is related to a schedule of programs. In filmmaking, a "slate" is the physical board shown in front of the camera, not the list of films.
意味
film board with scene information
コロケーション
clap the slate
|mark the slate
|call for slate
|digital slate
|slate number
|bring in the slate
類義語
clapperboard (More explicit technical term; in many contexts, "slate" and "clapperboard" are interchangeable in film production.)
対義語
final cut (Opposite stage of production: the finished edited film versus the tool used while shooting to organize raw footage.)
テーマ
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|communication
定義
In film-making, a board that shows the scene and take number and is shown and clapped at the start of a shot.
In film and video production, a board, often with a hinged top that makes a clapping sound, used to display information such as scene and take number at the start of a shot to help with synchronization and editing.
用法パターン:
[something] is slate [in color]
Heavy clouds turned the sea a slate color.
A súlyos felhők palaszürkévé változtatták a tengert.
He wore a sharp slate suit to the interview.
Elegáns palaszürke öltönyt viselt az állásinterjún.
The kitchen cabinets are painted a modern slate shade.
A slate sky hung over the city all afternoon.
They chose slate walls to give the room a cool, industrial look.
学習者向け例文
Today the sky is a slate gray.
Ma palaszürke az ég.
She bought a coat in a slate color.
Palaszürke kabátot vett.
The floor tiles are a dark slate shade.
He likes cars in slate blue or black.
The artist used a slate background in the picture.
よくある間違い:
Learners may think "slate" as a color always means black. It is usually a dark gray, often with a small blue tone, not pure black.
意味
dark gray-blue in color
コロケーション
slate sky
|slate walls
|slate suit
|slate tiles
|slate roofs
|slate-gray water
類義語
grayish-blue (Describes a similar color; less specific to the rock and slightly more descriptive.)
対義語
bright red (Strongly contrasting color, used as a clear opposite in terms of appearance.)
テーマ
appearance
|design
|core_vocabulary
定義
Dark gray, sometimes a little blue, like the stone used on some roofs.
Dark gray in color, often with a slight blue tone, like the rock slate.
用法パターン:
to slate [a roof/surface]
The church roof was slated in the nineteenth century.
A templom tetejét a 19. században palával fedték.
They decided to slate the extension to match the main house.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy a bővítményt is palával fedik, hogy illeszkedjen a főépülethez.
The cottage is being completely re-slated after the storm damage.
A specialist team was hired to slate the new building.
Most houses on that street are slated rather than tiled with clay.
学習者向け例文
They will slate the new roof next month.
Jövő hónapban palával fedik be az új tetőt.
The old house was slated many years ago.
A régi házat sok évvel ezelőtt palázták.
Workers are slating the top of the building.
The church tower is fully slated.
He learned how to slate roofs as a teenager.
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with the more common meaning "to plan or schedule" and think a "slated roof" is a planned roof. In construction, "slated" describes a roof that has slate tiles on it.
意味
cover with slate tiles
コロケーション
slate a roof
|newly slated roof
|slated with gray tiles
|slated cottage
|slate and tile
|professionally slated
類義語
roof (In this context, "roof" used as a verb means to put roofing materials on a building; "slate" is more specific about the type of material.)
対義語
strip (Opposite action: to remove the covering (such as slate tiles) from a roof or surface.)
テーマ
construction
|work
|housing
定義
To put slate tiles on a roof or other surface.
To cover a surface, especially a roof, with slate tiles or pieces.