intake
gb/ˈɪntˌeɪk/ us/ˈɪntˌeɪk/
B1
英語
~ 7300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
quantity
1
amount of food or other substance consumed
How much food, drink, or other substance a person or animal takes into the body in a certain time.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s intake of [food/drink/substance]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes try to use 'intake' as a verb, for example, *I intake a lot of water*. In this meaning, 'intake' is a noun. Use verbs like 'drink', 'eat', or 'take in': 'I drink a lot of water' or 'I take in a lot of water.' Learners also sometimes forget 'of' and say *my intake sugar* instead of the correct 'my intake of sugar'.
類義語
consumption (More general and slightly more formal; can refer to using energy or resources as well as eating or drinking.)
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ingestion (More technical and medical; focuses on the physical act of taking something into the body.)
対義語
output (Refers to the amount going out of a body or system, in contrast to intake as the amount going in.)
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expenditure (In health and fitness, often used for calories burned, which contrasts with calorie intake.)
コロケーション
calorie intake
|daily intake
|alcohol intake
|sugar intake
|food intake
|limit your intake
テーマ
health
|food
|daily life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The doctor told him to reduce his daily salt intake.
- Her calorie intake is too low for the amount of exercise she does.
- In hot weather, you should increase your water intake.
- The study examined the children’s intake of sugar-sweetened drinks.
- High alcohol intake can damage your liver over time.
学習者向け例文
- My coffee intake is too high.
- He keeps a record of his daily water intake.
- The nurse asked about my sugar intake.
- She cut her alcohol intake after the health scare.
- You should watch your salt intake.
名詞
B2
quantity
2
group or number of people admitted
The group or number of people that enter a school, company, program, or country at one time.
用法パターン：
the intake of [people] into [organization/place]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *intake students* instead of 'intake of students'. 'Intake' usually needs 'of' before the group, for example, 'an intake of 200 students'. They may also confuse 'intake' with 'income'; 'income' is money you receive, not people entering.
類義語
enrollment (Used especially in education; focuses on the act or state of being registered as a member or student.)
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recruitment (Common in business and the military; focuses more on the process of finding and hiring people rather than the final number.)
対義語
outflow (Refers to people leaving a place or organization, in contrast to intake as people entering.)
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turnover (When used about staff, it focuses on people leaving and being replaced, which contrasts with a single incoming intake group.)
コロケーション
new intake
|annual intake
|student intake
|intake of trainees
|prison intake
|refugee intake
テーマ
education
|work
|government
|business
|law
例文
- This year’s intake of medical students is the largest ever.
- The company plans to double its intake of apprentices next year.
- Australia has increased its annual intake of skilled migrants.
- The prison is already full, but the next intake of inmates arrives tomorrow.
- We have a new intake of graduates starting in September.
学習者向け例文
- The 2025 intake of students is very big.
- Our school has two intakes of new students each year.
- The firm reduced its intake of new staff.
- The country cut its intake of refugees.
- There will be another intake of trainees in July.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
3
opening where air or fluid enters
A hole or part of a machine where air, water, or gas goes in.
用法パターン：
the [air/liquid] intake of [machine/system]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with the more common 'intake' related to eating and drinking. In this technical sense, 'intake' is a physical part of a machine, usually heard in phrases like 'air intake' or 'intake valve'.
類義語
inlet (A general technical term for an entry opening for a fluid; often interchangeable with 'intake' in engineering contexts.)
対義語
outlet (An opening where liquid, gas, or air leaves a system, opposite to an intake where it enters.)
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exhaust (Specifically used for the system or opening where waste gases leave an engine, contrasting with the air intake.)
コロケーション
air intake
|intake valve
|intake manifold
|engine intake
|intake pipe
|water intake
テーマ
technology
|engineering
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Leaves had blocked the air intake on the generator.
- The engineer checked the intake valve for signs of corrosion.
- A bird was sucked into the jet’s air intake.
- The new design increases airflow through the engine intake.
- The water intake for the plant is located upstream from the town.
学習者向け例文
- The air intake on the car is dirty.
- Water enters the system through this intake.
- They cleaned the intake valve.
- The fan pulls air in through the intake.
- Fish were trapped near the power station’s water intake.
名詞
technical
C1
action
4
initial registration and assessment process
The first step when a hospital, clinic, or office takes in a new person and collects information about them.
用法パターン：
the intake [process/form/interview] for [service/organization]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'intake' here means only 'amount'. In medical and social service contexts, 'intake' often refers to paperwork and first meetings with staff. It is usually followed by words like 'form', 'process', or 'interview'.
類義語
admission process (More general and slightly more formal; used widely in hospitals and institutions for the process of entering.)
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onboarding (Common in business for new employees; similar idea of starting with a service or organization but more workplace-focused and informal.)
対義語
discharge (In hospitals and institutions, refers to the process of letting someone leave, which is the opposite of intake.)
コロケーション
intake form
|intake interview
|intake process
|intake assessment
|intake worker
|client intake
テーマ
work
|medicine
|law
|health
例文
- Please fill out this intake form before you see the doctor.
- The clinic’s intake process takes about thirty minutes.
- During the intake interview, the counselor will ask about your medical history.
- We are hiring more staff to handle the growing client intake.
- Legal aid will review your case during the intake assessment.
学習者向け例文
- The nurse gave me an intake form to write my details.
- Intake at the hospital emergency room was very slow.
- You must finish the intake process before you see a lawyer.
- The social worker did an intake interview with the family.
- Our office has a special intake team for new clients.
名詞
B2
event
5
sudden act of breathing in
One quick breath in, usually because you are surprised, afraid, or in pain.
用法パターン：
an intake of [breath/air]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes read 'intake of breath' as if it were about 'amount of air' in a general way. In this fixed phrase, it refers to one quick, noticeable action of breathing in, not a long period or total amount.
類義語
gasp (Often stronger and more emotional; suggests breathing in quickly and loudly, usually with surprise, fear, or pain.)
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inhalation (More formal and medical; describes breathing in, not necessarily sudden or emotional.)
対義語
exhalation (The act of breathing out, which is the natural opposite of an intake of breath.)
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sigh (A long, often audible breath out; commonly contrasts with a sharp intake of breath that shows surprise or shock.)
コロケーション
an intake of breath
|a sharp intake of breath
|a sudden intake of breath
|an audible intake of breath
|a collective intake of breath
|a gasping intake of air
テーマ
body
|emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
例文
- There was a sharp intake of breath when the price was announced.
- She let out a small intake of breath as the needle went in.
- He heard an audible intake of breath behind him in the dark corridor.
- The crowd gave a collective intake of breath as the player fell.
- At his words, she drew in an involuntary intake of breath.
学習者向け例文
- There was a loud intake of breath in the room.
- She made a quick intake of breath when she saw the snake.
- He felt a sharp intake of breath as the car hit the tree.
- We all did an intake of breath when we heard the news.
- I heard her intake of breath before she started to speak.
文法
辞書形
intake
IPA
GB/ˈɪntˌeɪk/
US/ˈɪntˌeɪk/
音節・強勢
in - take （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
活用形
Noun
- Base: intake
- Plural: intake, intakes
関連語
表現
air intake
1/ˈɛɹ ˈɪntˌeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
opening where air enters an engine
The part of a machine or engine where air goes in.
例文
- Dirt in the air intake can reduce the engine’s performance.
- The mechanic checked the air intake for any blockages.
- Cold air enters through the front air intake.
an intake of breath
1/ən ˈɪntˌeɪk əv bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
one quick breath in of surprise
One sudden breath in, often because you are surprised, afraid, or in pain.
例文
- There was an intake of breath when the winner was announced.
- She gave a small intake of breath as the door slammed behind her.
- I heard an intake of breath on the phone before he answered my question.
daily calorie intake
1/dˈeɪli kˈælɔɹi ˈɪntˌeɪk/
fixed phrase
calories eaten and drunk per day
The number of calories you get from food and drink in one day.
例文
- Most adults should keep their daily calorie intake within a healthy range.
- The app helps you track your daily calorie intake.
- He cut his daily calorie intake by 500 to lose weight.
intake form
1/ˈɪntˌeɪk fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
technical
form for new client or patient details
A paper or online form that a new client or patient fills out with personal and basic information.
例文
- Please complete this intake form before your appointment.
- The receptionist handed me an intake form to fill in.
- All new patients must sign an intake form at the front desk.
student intake
1/stˈudənt ˈɪntˌeɪk/
fixed phrase
group of students admitted
The group or number of students who start at a school or on a course at the same time.
例文
- This year’s student intake is smaller than last year’s.
- The college plans to increase its student intake next year.
- Our September student intake is already full.
watch your intake
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ ˈɪntˌeɪk/
fixed phrase
monitor how much you consume
Be careful about how much you eat, drink, or use, usually for health reasons.
例文
- If you are trying to lose weight, you need to watch your intake.
- People with high blood pressure should watch their salt intake.
- After the surgery, he had to watch his alcohol intake very carefully.