excitement
gb/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/ us/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
A2
英語
~ 3000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
state
1
Strong enthusiasm or eagerness
A strong happy feeling when you look forward to something.
用法パターン：
[someone] feels excitement about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'excitement' with 'exciting'. 'Excitement' is a noun (the feeling), while 'exciting' is an adjective (describing something that causes the feeling).
類義語
enthusiasm (Focuses on keen interest and positive energy, not always linked to anticipation.)
対義語
boredom (The absence of interest or enthusiasm.)
コロケーション
feel excitement
|cause excitement
|generate excitement
|share excitement
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The excitement in the room grew as the band walked on stage.
- She could hardly hide her excitement about starting her new job.
- There was a buzz of excitement before the big match.
- His face lit up with excitement when he saw the puppy.
- The children's excitement was obvious during the holiday parade.
学習者向け例文
- I feel excitement before my birthday.
- The children have excitement for the trip.
- She shows excitement when she sees her friends.
- They have excitement about the party.
名詞
B1
state
2
State of high activity or agitation
A busy and noisy situation because of strong feelings or events.
用法パターン：
[place] is in a state of excitement
類義語
commotion (Focuses more on noisy disturbance, not necessarily positive.)
対義語
calm (A peaceful state without noise or agitation.)
コロケーション
in the excitement
|amid the excitement
|create excitement
テーマ
emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The market was full of excitement as people prepared for the festival.
- In the excitement, she forgot to lock the door.
- There was a lot of excitement in the office when the news broke.
- Amid the excitement, nobody noticed the time passing.
学習者向け例文
- There is excitement in the street.
- The city is full of excitement today.
- In the excitement, I lost my bag.
名詞
B1
action
3
Act of causing enthusiasm in others
When something makes people feel very happy and interested.
用法パターン：
[something] brings excitement to [someone/something]
類義語
stimulation (More general; can refer to mental or physical arousal, not just emotions.)
対義語
discouragement (Causing someone to lose enthusiasm or interest.)
コロケーション
bring excitement
|add excitement
|generate excitement
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The coach's speech brought excitement to the team.
- New features add excitement to the game.
- Her arrival brought great excitement to the party.
学習者向け例文
- The music brings excitement to the crowd.
- This story adds excitement to the book.
- The teacher's words bring excitement to the class.
文法
辞書形
excitement
IPA
GB/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
US/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
音節・強勢
ex - cite - ment （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cite)
活用形
Noun
- Base: excitement
- Plural: excitement, excitements
関連語
表現
buzz of excitement
1/bˈʌz əv ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
Background feeling of enthusiasm in a group
A low sound and happy feeling in a place because people are excited.
例文
- There was a buzz of excitement before the concert began.
- A buzz of excitement filled the air at the stadium.
in the excitement
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
During a highly emotional moment
When something happens while people are feeling very happy or active because of an event.
例文
- In the excitement, I forgot my wallet at home.
- She dropped her phone in the excitement of meeting him.
cause a stir
1/kˈɔz ə stˈɚ/
idiom
Create public excitement or interest unexpectedly
To make many people excited, interested, or angry suddenly.
例文
- The singer’s surprise appearance caused a stir in the crowd.
- Her dress caused quite a stir at the party.
cause a stir
2/kˈɔz ə stˈɚ/
idiom
Create public interest or commotion
To make many people interested, surprised, or upset about something.
例文
- The celebrity's sudden visit caused a stir in the small town.
- His comments caused a stir among students.