用法パターン:
to use [something] to [do something]
I use my laptop for both work and entertainment.
A laptopomat munkára és szórakozásra is használom.
She used a knife to cut the bread.
Kést használt a kenyér felvágásához.
You can use this key to open the garage.
They used the money to buy new equipment.
学習者向け例文
I use my phone every day.
Mindennap használom a telefonomat.
He uses a pen to write.
Tollat használ az íráshoz.
We use water to cook rice.
She uses a bag for her books.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'use' with 'spend' when talking about time or money. 'Use' focuses on the action or function, while 'spend' refers to giving up time or money.
意味
Employ something for a purpose
コロケーション
use a computer
|use a phone
|use a tool
|use time wisely
|use force
類義語
utilize (More formal and often used in technical contexts.)
対義語
ignore (Not making use of something available.)
テーマ
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
To do something with an object, tool, or idea to achieve a goal.
To put something into action or service for a particular purpose.
The use of plastic bags is being reduced in many cities.
Sok városban visszaszorítják a műanyag zacskók használatát.
This machine is for laboratory use only.
Ez a gép kizárólag laboratóriumi használatra való.
The dictionary is of great use when learning new words.
学習者向け例文
The use of phones is not allowed here.
Itt nem engedélyezett a telefonok használata.
We learned about the use of tools.
Az eszközök használatáról tanultunk.
This pen is for office use.
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'use' as a noun with 'usage'. 'Usage' often refers to the way something is used, especially language.
意味
Act of employing something
コロケーション
make use of
|in common use
|put to use
類義語
application (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
対義語
disuse (The state of not being used.)
テーマ
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
定義
The act of doing something with an object, tool, or idea.
The act or practice of putting something into service for a particular purpose.
用法パターン:
to use [resource] [up/in doing something]
This car uses a lot of fuel.
Ez az autó sok üzemanyagot fogyaszt.
We used all our savings to buy the house.
Az összes megtakarításunkat felhasználtuk a ház megvásárlására.
She uses too much sugar in her tea.
学習者向け例文
I use much water when I cook pasta.
Sok vizet használok fel, amikor tésztát főzök.
He uses all his money on games.
Minden pénzét játékokra költi.
We use too much paper at school.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes forget 'use up' is needed when emphasizing that nothing remains.
意味
Consume or expend a resource
コロケーション
use energy
|use fuel
|use money wisely
類義語
expend (More formal; often used in business or technical contexts.)
対義語
save (To keep rather than consume a resource.)
テーマ
daily life
|economy
|finance
|core_vocabulary
定義
To take and finish something like time, money, or fuel.
To consume, spend, or deplete a resource such as time, money, or energy.
用法パターン:
to use [someone] for [benefit]
He was just using her to get a promotion.
Csak kihasználta őt, hogy előléptetést kapjon.
They accused the company of using its workers.
Azzal vádolták a céget, hogy kizsákmányolja a dolgozóit.
She felt he had used her trust for his own gain.
学習者向け例文
He uses her to get money.
Kihasználja őt, hogy pénzhez jusson.
They use people to get power.
Kihasználják az embereket, hogy hatalomhoz jussanak.
She uses friends to get help.
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with the neutral meaning of 'use'. Context usually makes the negative tone clear.
意味
Exploit someone unfairly
コロケーション
use someone for money
|use someone for personal gain
類義語
exploit (Stronger connotation of unfairness and harm.)
対義語
help (To support someone without selfish motives.)
テーマ
relationships
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
定義
To get what you want from someone in an unfair way.
To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.