英語

cool

gb/kˈul/ us/kˈul/
A1 英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
adjective informal A2 property
1

Good or impressive

Very good, interesting, or popular in style.

用法パターン: [something] is cool
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cool' meaning 'good' with 'cool' meaning 'slightly cold'. Context decides the meaning.
類義語
awesome (More emphatic and enthusiastic than 'cool'.) | stylish (Focuses more on fashion and appearance.)
対義語
lame (Slang for boring or unimpressive.) | uncool (Direct opposite in the same informal register.)
コロケーション
look cool |sound cool |cool idea |cool place |cool outfit
テーマ
daily life |pop culture |emotions |communication |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • That new café is really cool.
  • He’s such a cool guy to hang out with.
  • Your shoes look so cool with that jacket.
  • It’s a cool movie that everyone is talking about.
  • She has a cool way of telling stories.
学習者向け例文
  • This car is cool.
  • My brother is a cool person.
  • That game is cool to play.
  • Her dress is very cool.
  • This song is cool.
adjective A1 property
2

Slightly cold in temperature

A little bit cold, but not very cold.

用法パターン: [something] feels cool
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes overuse 'cold' when 'cool' would be more natural for mild temperatures.
類義語
chilly (Slightly colder and can feel less pleasant.) | refreshing (Pleasantly cool, often used for drinks or air.)
対義語
warm (Having a moderately high temperature.) | hot (Having a high temperature.)
コロケーション
cool breeze |cool water |cool air |keep cool |cool shade
テーマ
weather |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The evening air was cool and fresh.
  • I like my drinks cool, not ice-cold.
  • It’s nice to walk in the cool shade on a hot day.
  • The room stayed cool even in the afternoon sun.
  • These tiles feel cool under my feet.
学習者向け例文
  • The water is cool.
  • I like the cool wind.
  • The room is cool now.
  • My hands are cool.
  • The night air is cool.
動詞 A2 action
3

Make or become less hot

To make something less hot, or to become less hot.

用法パターン: to cool [something] down/off
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cool' as a verb with 'chill', which can sound too cold in some contexts.
類義語
chill ('Chill' often means to make something very cold, especially in a fridge.)
対義語
heat (To make something hotter.)
コロケーション
cool down |cool off |let [food] cool
テーマ
cooking |daily life |daily_life |science |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Let the cake cool before you cut it.
  • The soup needs to cool down before serving.
  • She cooled the tea with a few ice cubes.
  • The air cooled as the sun went down.
  • We waited for the engine to cool off.
学習者向け例文
  • Let the food cool.
  • The tea will cool soon.
  • Wait for the soup to cool.
  • The room will cool at night.
  • I put water on my face to cool it.
adjective B1 property
4

Calm and composed

Calm and not angry or excited, even in hard situations.

用法パターン: [someone] stays/keeps/remains cool
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with 'cool' meaning 'good'. Context and verbs like 'stay' help clarify it.
類義語
calm ('Calm' is more general and formal; 'cool' can sound more casual.) | collected ('Collected' implies being in control of emotions.)
対義語
agitated (Showing nervousness or anxiety.) | upset (Emotionally disturbed or angry.)
コロケーション
stay cool |keep your cool |remain cool
テーマ
emotions |behavior |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She stayed cool under pressure.
  • He’s always cool in an emergency.
  • Try to keep your cool during the meeting.
  • He remained cool despite the bad news.
  • It’s important to stay cool when dealing with complaints.
学習者向け例文
  • I try to stay cool at work.
  • She stays cool in class.
  • He keeps his cool with children.
  • We must remain cool in danger.
  • Stay cool when you speak to him.
文法
辞書形
cool
IPA
GB/kˈul/
US/kˈul/
音節・強勢
cool (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (cool)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: cool
  • Comparative: cooler
  • Superlative: coolest
Verb
  • Base: cool
  • 3rd Person Singular: cools
  • Present Participle: cooling
  • Past: cooled
関連語
Forms
cools verb cooling verb cooled verb cooler adjective A2 coolest adjective
Core family
coolness noun coolly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncool adjective
Advanced or less common
coolant noun
表現

cool down

1
/kˈul dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

Become less hot or angry

To become less hot, or to become calmer after being angry or excited.

例文
  • The coffee will cool down in a few minutes.
  • He went for a walk to cool down after the argument.

cool down

2
/kˈul dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

become or make cooler

If you cool down, you become less hot.

例文
  • Temperatures should cool down by Friday.
  • Drink water and sit in the shade if you need to cool down.

cool off

2
/kˈul ˈɔf/
phrasal verb

Reduce heat or emotion

To make something less hot, or to become calmer after anger or excitement.

例文
  • They opened the windows to cool off the room.
  • She took a break to cool off after the stressful meeting.

keep your cool

3
/kˈip jˈʊɹ kˈul/
idiom

Stay calm under pressure

To stay calm and not get angry or upset when something bad happens.

例文
  • Even when everyone was shouting, she kept her cool.
  • It’s important to keep your cool during negotiations.

play it cool

4
/plˈeɪ ˈɪt kˈul/
idiom informal

Act calmly and casually

To act calm and not show what you are really feeling or thinking.

例文
  • He played it cool even though he was very nervous inside.
  • She decided to play it cool and wait for him to call first.

stay cool

5
/stˈeɪ kˈul/
fixed phrase informal

Remain calm or relaxed

To keep calm and not get worried or upset.

例文
  • Stay cool—everything will be fine.
  • He told me to stay cool during the interview.

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