cluster
gb/klˈʌstɚ/ us/klˈʌstɚ/
B1
英語
~ 4700
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
A group of similar things
A group of similar things or people that are near each other.
用法パターン：
a cluster of [things/people]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'cluster' with 'clutter'; 'cluster' refers to grouping, while 'clutter' means messy collection.
類義語
group (More general; not necessarily close together physically.)
|
bunch (Informal; often used for things like fruit or flowers.)
対義語
scatter (Refers to things spread far apart rather than close together.)
コロケーション
a cluster of stars
|a cluster of houses
|a cluster of grapes
|tight cluster
|small cluster
テーマ
description
|spatial
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- A small cluster of cottages stood at the edge of the village.
- The telescope revealed a bright cluster of stars.
- A cluster of reporters gathered outside the courthouse.
- The grapes grew in tight clusters on the vine.
学習者向け例文
- There is a cluster of trees in the park.
- I saw a cluster of birds in the sky.
- The houses are in a small cluster.
- We picked a cluster of red flowers.
動詞
B2
action
2
To gather closely together
To come together in a small, close group.
用法パターン：
[people/things] cluster around [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'cluster' incorrectly for large, spread-out gatherings; it should imply closeness.
類義語
gather (More general; may not imply close physical proximity.)
|
huddle (Implies closeness and sometimes physical contact, often for warmth or secrecy.)
対義語
disperse (Means to separate and move apart from each other.)
コロケーション
cluster around
|cluster together
|people clustered
|students clustered
テーマ
movement
|social
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Fans clustered around the stage to see the singer.
- Children clustered together in the corner during the storm.
- Reporters clustered outside the building, waiting for news.
学習者向け例文
- People clustered around the shop window.
- The children clustered near the teacher.
- They clustered together to stay warm.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
3
Group of connected computers
A group of computers that work together as one system.
類義語
server farm (Informal term for large groups of servers; may not imply tight integration.)
コロケーション
server cluster
|database cluster
|cluster computing
テーマ
technology
|computing
例文
- The website runs on a cluster of four servers.
- Cluster computing can improve performance and reliability.
- The database is stored across a server cluster for redundancy.
学習者向け例文
- The company uses a server cluster.
- A cluster of computers runs the program.
- Cluster computing is faster.
名詞
technical
C1
entity
4
Group of related data points
A group of similar numbers or facts in research or statistics.
類義語
grouping (General term; not necessarily statistical.)
コロケーション
data cluster
|cluster analysis
|genetic cluster
テーマ
science
|statistics
|technology
例文
- Cluster analysis can reveal patterns in the data.
- The survey responses showed distinct clusters of opinion.
- Scientists identified a genetic cluster linked to the disease.
学習者向け例文
- The chart shows a cluster of points.
- We found three clusters in the data.
- Cluster analysis is used in research.
文法
辞書形
cluster
IPA
GB/klˈʌstɚ/
US/klˈʌstɚ/
音節・強勢
cluster （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cluster)
活用形
Noun
- Base: cluster
- Plural: clusters
Verb
- Base: cluster
- 3rd Person Singular: clusters
- Present Participle: clustering
- Past: clustered
関連語
Forms
表現
a cluster of stars
1/ə klˈʌstɚ əv stˈɑɹz/
fixed phrase
Group of stars close together in space
A group of stars that are near each other in space.
例文
- Through the telescope, we saw a beautiful cluster of stars.
- Astronomers studied the movement of the star cluster.
cluster around
1/klˈʌstɚ ɚˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Gather closely around someone/something
To stand very near someone or something in a group.
例文
- Fans clustered around the actor for photos.
- Protesters clustered around the entrance to block it.
cluster together
1/klˈʌstɚ təɡˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
Form a close group with others
To move close to other people or things to make a group.
例文
- The sheep clustered together for warmth.
- Students clustered together after class to talk.