collect
gb/kəlˈɛkt/ us/kəlˈɛkt/
A2
英語
~ 1400
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Bring things together
To bring things or people into one place.
用法パターン：
to collect [things] [from a place]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'collect' with 'pick up'. 'Pick up' can mean to lift something, while 'collect' means to gather several items together.
類義語
gather (Often used for bringing things together, but can sound less formal or deliberate than 'collect'.)
対義語
disperse (Means to spread things out rather than bring them together.)
コロケーション
collect stamps
|collect data
|collect garbage
|collect payment
|collect information
テーマ
daily life
|organization
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She collects coins from different countries.
- Please collect all the chairs after the meeting.
- We need to collect signatures for the petition.
- The teacher collected the homework at the end of class.
学習者向け例文
- I collect books from the store.
- He collects old photos.
- They collect flowers from the garden.
- Please collect your things before you leave.
動詞
A2
action
2
Go and bring back
To go somewhere to get a person or thing and bring them back.
用法パターン：
to collect [someone/something] [from a place]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'bring' instead of 'collect'. 'Bring' focuses on movement toward the speaker, while 'collect' focuses on going to get something and returning with it.
類義語
pick up ('Pick up' is more common in everyday speech, especially in American English, for collecting people or things.)
対義語
drop off (Means to take someone or something to a place, opposite of collecting them.)
コロケーション
collect a child from school
|collect luggage
|collect a parcel
テーマ
daily life
|transportation
|travel
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I have to collect my daughter from school at 3 p.m.
- You can collect your order from the store tomorrow.
- She collected her suitcase from the baggage claim.
学習者向け例文
- I will collect my friend from the airport.
- He collects the package from the post office.
- They collect their tickets at the desk.
動詞
B1
action
3
Receive money owed
To get money that someone must pay you.
用法パターン：
to collect [money/payment/tax]
類義語
receive ('Receive' is more general; 'collect' implies an active effort to get the payment.)
対義語
pay (The opposite action of giving money rather than receiving it.)
コロケーション
collect rent
|collect taxes
|collect payment
テーマ
business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The landlord collects rent on the first of every month.
- They collect taxes from all residents.
- She collected her winnings after the game.
学習者向け例文
- He collects rent every month.
- The shop collects money from customers.
- They collect payment after the work is done.
動詞
A2
action
4
Gather as a hobby
To get and keep many things of one kind for fun.
用法パターン：
to collect [type of object]
類義語
accumulate ('Accumulate' is more formal and not necessarily for hobbies.)
対義語
discard (Means to throw away rather than keep items.)
コロケーション
collect stamps
|collect coins
|collect art
テーマ
hobbies
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He collects vintage stamps from around the world.
- She has been collecting rare books for years.
- Some people collect action figures.
学習者向け例文
- I collect old coins.
- She collects dolls.
- They collect postcards from every city they visit.
動詞
B2
action
5
Regain emotional control
To make yourself calm and think clearly again after feeling upset or surprised.
用法パターン：
to collect oneself/yourself before [doing something]
類義語
compose oneself ('Compose oneself' is slightly more formal but similar in meaning.)
対義語
lose control (Means to fail to remain calm or focused.)
コロケーション
collect yourself
|collect my thoughts
テーマ
emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She paused to collect herself before speaking.
- He needed a moment to collect his thoughts after hearing the news.
- Take a deep breath and collect yourself.
学習者向け例文
- I need to collect myself before I talk.
- He collects his thoughts before he answers.
- She stops to collect herself.
文法
辞書形
collect
IPA
GB/kəlˈɛkt/
US/kəlˈɛkt/
音節・強勢
col - lect （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
活用形
Verb
- Base: collect
- 3rd Person Singular: collects
- Present Participle: collecting
- Past: collected
関連語
Forms
collects
verb
collecting
verb
collected
verb
Core family
collection
noun A2
collector
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncollected
adjective
表現
collect dust
1/kəlˈɛkt dˈʌst/
idiom
Remain unused for long time
To stay in one place without being used for a long time.
例文
- His guitar has been collecting dust in the corner for years.
- The old books just sit there collecting dust.
collect one's thoughts
1/kəlˈɛkt wˈʌnz θˈɔts/
fixed phrase
Organize ideas mentally
To take time to think clearly before you speak or act.
例文
- Please give me a minute to collect my thoughts before I respond.
- After the interruption, she had to collect her thoughts again.
collect oneself
1/kəlˈɛkt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Calm down and refocus
To make yourself calm and ready before you do something important.
例文
- She took a moment to collect herself before answering the question.
- He tried to collect himself after the shocking news.