英語

dream

gb/dɹˈim/ us/dɹˈim/
A2 英語
~ 2900
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 event
1

thoughts and images during sleep

Pictures, stories, or feelings you have in your mind while you are sleeping.

用法パターン: to have [a dream]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dream' (sleep) with 'goal' (life ambition). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
類義語
vision (Can refer to a vivid dream-like image, but also applies to waking experiences.)
対義語
reality (The actual state of things, in contrast to imagined events during sleep.)
コロケーション
have a dream |vivid dream |strange dream |remember a dream
テーマ
psychology |sleep |daily life |health |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I had a strange dream about flying over the city.
  • She woke up from a vivid dream and wrote it down.
  • Last night’s dream was so real that I felt confused when I woke up.
  • He often dreams about his childhood home.
  • The dream faded from my memory within minutes of waking.
学習者向け例文
  • I had a dream about my dog.
  • She told me her dream was funny.
  • Last night, my dream was about school.
  • I cannot remember my dream today.
名詞 A2 entity
2

something you hope to achieve

Something you really want to do, have, or be in the future.

用法パターン: to have [a dream] of [doing something]
よくある間違い:
Some learners overuse 'dream' for any wish; in English, it usually refers to big, important ambitions.
類義語
goal (More general term for something one aims to achieve; less emotional than 'dream'.)
対義語
nightmare (In figurative use, refers to an extremely unpleasant situation, opposite of a cherished goal.)
コロケーション
lifelong dream |achieve a dream |follow your dream |dream job
テーマ
emotions |personal development |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Becoming a doctor has always been her dream.
  • He finally achieved his dream of starting his own company.
  • Traveling the world is my biggest dream.
  • They are working hard to make their dream come true.
学習者向け例文
  • My dream is to be a teacher.
  • She wants to travel. That is her dream.
  • He works hard for his dream.
  • This is the job of my dreams.
動詞 A2 action
3

to have mental images in sleep

To see pictures or stories in your mind when you are sleeping.

用法パターン: to dream about [something/someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dream of' meaning 'hope for' with 'dream about' meaning 'see in sleep'. Context matters.
類義語
imagine (in sleep) (Less common; refers specifically to mental activity during sleep.)
コロケーション
dream about someone |dream of flying |dream vividly
テーマ
psychology |sleep |health |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I often dream about being late for school.
  • Last night I dreamed I was swimming with dolphins.
  • She dreamed about her grandparents.
学習者向け例文
  • I dreamed about my friend.
  • He dreamed he was in Paris.
  • She dreamed she could fly.
動詞 B1 action
4

to hope or imagine something ideal

To think about something you want very much in the future.

用法パターン: to dream of/about [doing something]
よくある間違い:
'Dream about' can mean both sleeping visions and hopes; learners must use context to tell them apart.
類義語
aspire (More formal; focused on ambition rather than imagination.)
対義語
dread (To fear something happening; opposite of hoping or wishing for it.)
コロケーション
dream big |dream of success |never stop dreaming
テーマ
emotions |personal development |core_vocabulary
例文
  • They dream of living by the sea.
  • I’ve always dreamed about becoming an astronaut.
  • She dreams of a better life for her children.
学習者向け例文
  • I dream of going to Japan.
  • He dreams about being rich.
  • She dreams of a happy family.
文法
辞書形
dream
IPA
GB/dɹˈim/
US/dɹˈim/
音節・強勢
dream (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (dream)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: dream
  • Plural: dreams
Verb
  • Base: dream
  • 3rd Person Singular: dreams
  • Present Participle: dreaming
  • Past: dreamed, dreamt
  • Past Participle: dreamed
関連語
Forms
dreams noun dreaming verb dreamed verb dreamt verb
Core family
dreamer noun dreamy adjective B2
Related words
daydream noun B1 dreamlike adjective
Negative and opposite forms
dreamless adjective
Advanced or less common
dreamily adverb
表現

beyond your wildest dreams

1
/bɪjˈɔnd jˈʊɹ wˈaɪldɪst dɹˈimz/
idiom

better than you imagined possible

Much better than you ever thought could happen.

例文
  • The holiday was beyond our wildest dreams.
  • Her success went beyond her wildest dreams.

dream come true

1
/dɹˈim kˈʌm tɹˈu/
fixed phrase

something greatly desired that happens in reality

Something very good that you really wanted and it happened.

例文
  • Winning the championship was a dream come true.
  • Meeting her favorite actor was a dream come true for her.

in your dreams

1
/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ dɹˈimz/
idiom informal

used to say something will not happen

Used to say that something will not happen or is not true.

例文
  • You think you can beat me? In your dreams!
  • ‘I’ll be famous one day.’ ‘In your dreams.’

living the dream

1
/lˈɪvɪŋ ðə dɹˈim/
idiom informal

living life as you always wanted it to be

Living your life in the way you always wanted, often used humorously.

例文
  • Now that he works from the beach, he’s living the dream.
  • ‘How’s retirement?’ ‘Living the dream!’

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