英語

choice

gb/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/ us/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
A2 英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 action
1

act of selecting between options

When you pick one thing from two or more things.

用法パターン: to make a choice between [options]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'choice' (the act or option) with 'choose' (the verb).
類義語
selection (More formal and neutral; often used in official or academic contexts.) | decision (Focuses more on the mental process and finality of choosing.)
対義語
compulsion (Indicates no freedom to choose, forced action.)
コロケーション
make a choice |tough choice |choice between |difficult choice |personal choice
テーマ
daily life |decision-making |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She had to make a choice between staying in her hometown or moving abroad.
  • Choosing the right career is an important choice in life.
  • He made the wrong choice and regretted it later.
  • You have no choice but to accept the offer.
  • The menu offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
学習者向け例文
  • I have a choice between tea and coffee.
  • It is a hard choice for me.
  • He made a good choice.
  • She has no choice but to go.
名詞 A2 entity
2

an available option

One thing you can choose from several things.

用法パターン: [something] is a choice for [someone/something]
類義語
option (Common synonym; slightly more formal and neutral.) | alternative (Emphasizes a different possibility or substitute.)
対義語
lack of options (Indicates no available alternatives.)
コロケーション
good choice |bad choice |popular choice |first choice
テーマ
daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Pizza is always a popular choice for parties.
  • This hotel is our first choice for vacations.
  • There are many choices on the menu.
  • That movie was not the best choice for children.
学習者向け例文
  • Ice cream is my first choice.
  • We have many choices here.
  • This shirt is a good choice.
  • That is not the right choice.
adjective B2 property
3

of very high quality

Very good in quality.

よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this adjective use with the noun meaning and try to say 'a choice meat' in contexts where 'choice' means 'option'.
類義語
select (Emphasizes careful selection for quality.) | premium (Often used in marketing to suggest high-end quality.)
対義語
inferior (Describes low quality compared to others.)
コロケーション
choice cuts |choice words
テーマ
quality assessment |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The chef prepared a meal using choice ingredients.
  • These are choice fabrics imported from Italy.
  • He offered some choice wines from his collection.
学習者向け例文
  • This is choice meat.
  • We bought choice fruit from the market.
  • She picked a choice flower for the vase.
文法
辞書形
choice
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
US/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
音節・強勢
choice (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (choice)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: choice
  • Comparative: choicer
  • Superlative: choicest
Noun
  • Base: choice
  • Plural: choice, choices
関連語
Forms
choices noun choicer adjective choicest adjective
Core family
choose verb A2
Related words
choosy adjective option noun A2 optional adjective B1
Advanced or less common
chooser noun
表現

by choice

1
/bˈaɪ t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase

due to personal decision

Because you want to, not because you must.

例文
  • She works part-time by choice, not necessity.
  • He is single by choice and enjoys his independence.

no choice but to

1
/nˈoʊ t͡ʃˈɔɪs bˈʌt tə/
fixed phrase

only one option remains

When you must do something because there is no other option.

例文
  • We had no choice but to walk home after the bus broke down.
  • I had no choice but to accept the offer.

of choice

1
/əv t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase

preferred option among several possibilities

The thing that someone likes best or uses most often.

例文
  • Coffee is my drink of choice in the morning.
  • This brand is the tool of choice for professionals.

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