channel
gb/t͡ʃˈænəl/ us/t͡ʃˈænəl/
A2
英語
~ 2000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
television or radio station
A TV or radio station that sends shows or music to people.
用法パターン：
[someone] watches [a channel]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'channel' with 'program'. A channel is the broadcaster; a program is a specific show.
類義語
station (Often used for radio or TV; less used for internet streaming services)
対義語
off-air (Refers to a station not currently broadcasting)
コロケーション
change the channel
|news channel
|sports channel
|subscribe to a channel
テーマ
media
|entertainment
|technology
|communication
|arts_entertainment
例文
- I switched to the news channel to catch the headlines.
- They launched a new sports channel last month.
- Her favorite channel plays classic movies all day.
- Please change the channel, this show is boring.
学習者向け例文
- I watch the music channel every day.
- He likes the sports channel.
- She changes the channel when she is bored.
- This channel has many cartoons.
動詞
B1
action
2
direct towards a goal
To send effort, money, or energy towards a goal or use.
用法パターン：
to channel [something] into [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may use 'send' instead of 'channel', but 'channel' suggests controlled and purposeful direction.
類義語
direct (More general; does not imply controlled flow like 'channel')
対義語
waste (To use resources carelessly instead of focusing them)
コロケーション
channel funds
|channel efforts
|channel resources
|channel anger
テーマ
business
|self-improvement
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We need to channel more funds into education.
- She channeled her anger into her artwork.
- The company is channeling resources into research and development.
- He channels his energy into volunteering.
学習者向け例文
- I channel my time into study.
- She channels her money into her business.
- He channels his energy into sports.
- We channel our work into helping people.
名詞
B1
entity
3
narrow water passage
A narrow part of the sea between two pieces of land.
よくある間違い：
Some confuse 'channel' with 'canal'; a canal is man-made, while a channel can be natural.
類義語
strait ('Strait' is more formal and often used in geographic names)
対義語
land bridge (A strip of land connecting two areas instead of water separating them)
コロケーション
cross the channel
|shipping channel
|navigable channel
テーマ
geography
|nature
|travel
例文
- The English Channel separates England from France.
- Boats use the deep channel to reach the port.
- They swam across the narrow channel between the islands.
学習者向け例文
- The boat went through the channel.
- We saw the channel from the hill.
- The channel is between two lands.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
4
frequency band for communication
A set frequency used to send and get signals for TV, radio, or phones.
類義語
frequency band (More technical; refers specifically to range of frequencies)
対義語
noise (Unwanted signals that interfere with communication)
コロケーション
communication channel
|radio channel
|Wi-Fi channel
テーマ
technology
|communication
例文
- Set your walkie-talkie to the same channel as mine.
- The router is operating on channel 6 to avoid interference.
- Each TV station is assigned its own broadcast channel.
学習者向け例文
- We talk on this radio channel.
- The Wi-Fi uses this channel.
- Change the channel to get better sound.
名詞
B2
entity
5
route for transmission or distribution
A way or system that sends information or things from one place to another.
類義語
medium ('Medium' is broader and includes artistic forms)
対義語
blockage (Something that stops movement or transmission)
コロケーション
sales channel
|distribution channel
|marketing channel
テーマ
business
|communication
|technology
例文
- Social media is an important marketing channel.
- They sell their products through several distribution channels.
- The organization provides aid through local channels.
学習者向け例文
- We use email as a work channel.
- Shops are one sales channel.
- TV is a good news channel.
文法
辞書形
channel
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈænəl/
US/t͡ʃˈænəl/
音節・強勢
chan - nel （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (chan)
活用形
Noun
- Base: channel
- Plural: channels
Verb
- Base: channel
- 3rd Person Singular: channels
- Present Participle: channeling, channelling
- Past: channeled, channelled
- Past Participle: channelled
関連語
Forms
channels
noun
channeling
verb
channelling
verb
channeled
verb
channelled
verb
文法ポイント
- Irregular past participle: channelled Verb
表現
change the channel
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə t͡ʃˈænəl/
fixed phrase
switch TV/radio stations
To choose a different TV or radio station by pressing a button or turning a control.
例文
- Can you change the channel? This show is boring.
- He changed the channel to watch the football game instead.
channel one's energy into [something]
1/t͡ʃˈænəl wˈʌnz ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
direct effort towards goal/activity
To use your energy and effort for one specific thing.
例文
- She channeled her energy into starting her own business.
- He channels his energy into training for marathons.
channel surfing
1/t͡ʃˈænəl sˈɚfɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
switching stations repeatedly for content
Quickly changing TV channels many times to find something you like.
例文
- I spent an hour channel surfing before finding a good movie.
- She enjoys channel surfing on lazy Sunday afternoons.
through official channels
1/θɹˈu əfˈɪʃəl t͡ʃˈænəlz/
fixed phrase
formal
using authorized procedures or routes
Following the correct and accepted way in an office, government, or group to do something.
例文
- All complaints must be made through official channels.
- He applied for the permit through official channels.