directory
gb/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
B1
英語
~ 400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
organized list of contacts
A book or computer file with names and contact details in order.
用法パターン：
a directory of [people/businesses/addresses]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'directory' with 'address'—a directory is a collection of addresses, not a single one.
類義語
listing (A general term for a set of items or names, sometimes less structured than a directory.)
|
index (An alphabetical or systematic list, often at the back of a book; may be less detailed than a directory.)
対義語
unlisted (Refers to something not included in a directory or list.)
コロケーション
online directory
|business directory
|telephone directory
|company directory
テーマ
business
|technology
|daily life
|communication
|daily_life
例文
- I found her phone number in the company directory.
- The city publishes a directory of local services every year.
- You can search the online directory for alumni information.
- The telephone directory is now available as a mobile app.
- He updated his details in the staff directory.
学習者向け例文
- I looked for my friend's name in the school directory.
- The hotel has a directory of restaurants.
- You can find doctors in the health directory.
- Our office has a directory of all workers.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
2
folder in computer file system
A place on a computer where files are kept, like a folder.
用法パターン：
store [file] in [directory]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'directory' with 'disk' or 'drive'; a directory is inside a disk or drive.
類義語
folder (The more common term in everyday computing; 'directory' is often used in technical contexts.)
対義語
file (A single document or piece of data, as opposed to a container that holds multiple files.)
コロケーション
root directory
|home directory
|working directory
|create a directory
テーマ
technology
例文
- Save the document in your home directory.
- The program is stored in the root directory.
- You can create a new directory for your project files.
- Each user has their own personal directory on the server.
学習者向け例文
- I put the photo in the pictures directory.
- This file is in the wrong directory.
- Make a new directory for your homework.
- The program is in the games directory.
名詞
formal
C1
entity
3
managing body or person
A person or group that leads an organization (old-fashioned use).
類義語
management (General term for those in charge; less formal than 'directory'.)
コロケーション
board of directory
|national directory
テーマ
business
|work
例文
- The national sports directory oversees all competitions.
- In the past, the country was ruled by a five-member directory.
学習者向け例文
- The old company had a small directory of leaders.
- Long ago, the country was run by a national directory.
文法
辞書形
directory
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
音節・強勢
dir - ect - ory （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
活用形
Noun
- Base: directory
- Plural: directories
関連語
表現
home directory
1/hˈoʊm dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
user's personal folder on computer
The main folder for your files on a computer system.
例文
- All your documents are stored in your home directory.
- Navigate to your home directory to find your saved projects.
telephone directory
1/tˈɛləfˌoʊn dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase
book of phone numbers
A book or online list of people's phone numbers and addresses.
例文
- You can find local businesses in the telephone directory.
- The telephone directory is now mostly online.
working directory
1/wˈɚkɪŋ dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
current folder in computing context
The folder your computer is using right now for saving and opening files.
例文
- Make sure you're in the correct working directory before running the code.
- The program saves all logs to the working directory.