angel
gb/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/ us/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
A2
英語
~ 3100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
Heavenly messenger or servant of God
A spirit in some religions, often shown with wings, who works for God and helps people.
用法パターン：
[someone] sees/describes [someone] as an angel
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'angel' with 'angle' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
類義語
spirit (More general term for a supernatural being; not necessarily religious or benevolent.)
対義語
demon (A supernatural being considered evil, opposite to a good angel in religious belief.)
コロケーション
guardian angel
|fallen angel
|angel of death
|archangel
テーマ
religion
|mythology
例文
- The Bible describes angels as messengers between God and humans.
- She believes her guardian angel protected her during the accident.
- In the painting, an angel hovers above the shepherds.
学習者向け例文
- Angels are important in many religions.
- The story says an angel came to help him.
- She thinks her angel keeps her safe.
名詞
informal
B1
entity
2
Very kind or helpful person
A very good and kind person who helps you.
用法パターン：
[someone] is an angel for [doing something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may take the expression literally instead of as a compliment about kindness.
類義語
darling (An affectionate term for someone liked or loved; less focused on kindness in action.)
対義語
villain (A person who is intentionally harmful or cruel; opposite in moral character.)
コロケーション
such an angel
|be an angel and [do something]
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Thanks for bringing me soup—you’re an absolute angel!
- She’s been an angel, looking after my kids while I was sick.
- Could you be an angel and close the window?
学習者向け例文
- You are an angel for helping me.
- He is an angel to his friends.
- She was an angel when I was sad.
名詞
B2
entity
3
Wealthy supporter of a project or business
A rich person who gives money to help a new business or project start.
類義語
backer (Someone who supports financially; can be less wealthy or informal than 'angel' in this sense.)
対義語
debtor (Someone who owes money; opposite role in financial support context.)
コロケーション
angel investor
|angel funding
|angel network
テーマ
business
|finance
例文
- The startup secured funding from several angel investors.
- Without an angel to back the play, it might never have opened.
- He became an angel for three promising tech companies.
学習者向け例文
- The company found an angel to give them money.
- She is an angel for many small shops.
- They need an angel to start the project.
文法
辞書形
angel
IPA
GB/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
US/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
音節・強勢
an - gel （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
活用形
Noun
- Base: angel
- Plural: angels
関連語
Forms
angels
noun
Core family
angelic
adjective
Related words
angelically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
devil
noun B1
Advanced or less common
archangel
noun
表現
be an angel
1/bˈi ən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
idiom
informal
Do something kind when asked politely
Used to nicely ask someone to do something for you.
例文
- Be an angel and pass me that book, would you?
- Could you be an angel and make some tea?
angel investor
1/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl ɪnvˈɛstɚ/
fixed phrase
Wealthy individual funding startups early on
A rich person who gives money to new businesses to help them grow.
例文
- The startup was able to launch thanks to an angel investor.
- They found an angel investor willing to fund their app idea.
- Angel investors often provide both money and advice to entrepreneurs.
- Angel investors can help startups before they get big loans.
guardian angel
1/ɡˈɑɹdiən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
fixed phrase
Special caring protector
Someone who helps and protects you in a kind way, like an angel.
例文
- She says her guardian angel kept her safe during the storm.
- She was like a guardian angel when I moved to the city alone.
- I must have had a guardian angel looking out for me when I avoided that crash.
- I’ll never forget my guardian angel who saved me from the accident.