delivery
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚi/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
A2
英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
action
1
act of transporting goods
When someone brings something to you, like a package or food.
用法パターン：
[someone] makes a delivery to [someone/somewhere]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'delivery' with 'shipment'; 'delivery' focuses on the arrival to the recipient, while 'shipment' can refer to the sending process.
類義語
shipment (More formal; often refers to large quantities or commercial transport.)
対義語
pickup (Opposite in context; refers to collecting goods rather than having them brought to you.)
コロケーション
home delivery
|express delivery
|free delivery
|delivery service
|delivery address
テーマ
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|transportation
例文
- The store offers free delivery on all orders over $50.
- I received a delivery of fresh flowers this morning.
- The courier said my delivery would arrive by noon.
学習者向け例文
- The pizza delivery was late.
- I am waiting for a package delivery.
- The shop has free delivery.
- The driver made the delivery on time.
名詞
B1
event
2
act of giving birth
When a woman has a baby.
用法パターン：
[someone] has a delivery at [a place]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'delivery' with 'labor'; 'labor' is the process leading up to birth, while 'delivery' is the actual birth event.
類義語
childbirth (More general; covers the entire process of giving birth.)
対義語
pregnancy (Refers to the period before birth rather than the act of giving birth itself.)
コロケーション
natural delivery
|safe delivery
|difficult delivery
テーマ
health
|family
|body
例文
- The doctor ensured it was a safe delivery.
- She had a quick delivery and both mother and baby are well.
- Complications arose during the delivery.
学習者向け例文
- She had a safe delivery.
- The nurse helped with the delivery.
- The delivery was difficult but successful.
名詞
B2
property
3
manner of speaking or performing
How someone speaks or acts when performing or talking to an audience.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s delivery is [adjective]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'speech'; 'speech' is the talk itself, while 'delivery' is how it is given.
類義語
presentation (Broader term; can refer to the whole act of presenting, not just style.)
対義語
monotone (Opposite in style; lacking variation or expressiveness in speech.)
コロケーション
speech delivery
|confident delivery
|dramatic delivery
テーマ
communication
|arts
|arts_entertainment
例文
- Her confident delivery impressed the audience.
- The comedian's delivery made every joke funnier.
- His delivery was slow and deliberate.
学習者向け例文
- Her delivery was very clear.
- The actor's delivery made the play exciting.
- His delivery was slow but strong.
名詞
technical
B2
action
4
throwing or pitching in sports
When a player throws or bowls the ball to another player in sports like cricket or baseball.
類義語
pitch (Common in baseball; refers specifically to throwing the ball toward the batter.)
コロケーション
fast delivery
|accurate delivery
テーマ
sports
例文
- The bowler's last delivery was too wide.
- His fast delivery caught the batsman off guard.
- That was an impressive delivery under pressure.
学習者向け例文
- The bowler made a fast delivery.
- That was a slow delivery.
- He missed the ball from the last delivery.
文法
辞書形
delivery
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
音節・強勢
de - liv - ery （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
活用形
Noun
- Base: delivery
- Plural: deliveries, delivery
関連語
Forms
deliveries
noun
Core family
deliver
verb A2
Related words
deliverer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undeliverable
adjective
Advanced or less common
deliverable
adjective B2
deliverance
noun
表現
express delivery
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
very fast goods transport service
A service that brings things very quickly after you order them.
例文
- We offer express delivery within 24 hours.
- Express delivery is available for an extra fee.
special delivery
1/spˈɛʃəl dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
fast postal service option
A mail service that sends something quickly and safely.
例文
- I sent the documents by special delivery.
- This letter needs to go special delivery to arrive tomorrow.
take delivery of
1/tˈeɪk dɪlˈɪvɚi əv/
fixed phrase
receive delivered goods
To officially get something you ordered when it arrives.
例文
- We took delivery of our new sofa yesterday.
- The company will take delivery of 20 new trucks next month.
cash on delivery
1/kˈæʃ ˈɔn dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
pay when goods are delivered
To pay for something when it arrives at your door, not before it is sent. Often shortened to COD.
例文
- We accept cash on delivery for all orders.
- You can order the book online and choose cash on delivery if you prefer not to pay by card.
- Cash on delivery is available for local customers only.
- The store charges an extra fee for cash on delivery orders.
- Many customers in this region still like to use cash on delivery for online shopping.