英語

plus

gb/plˈʌs/ us/plˈʌs/
A1 英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
preposition A2 relation
1

in addition to

Used to show that one thing is added to another.

用法パターン: [something] plus [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plus' with 'and' in all contexts; 'plus' is less common in formal writing for non-mathematical ideas.
類義語
and (A more general conjunction, not limited to additive amounts or lists.)
対義語
minus (Indicates subtraction rather than addition.)
コロケーション
plus tax |plus shipping |plus interest |plus fees
テーマ
math |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The rent is $800 plus utilities.
  • She gets a good salary plus bonuses.
  • Your ticket includes dinner plus a free drink.
学習者向け例文
  • The box costs $10 plus $2 for shipping.
  • He has two cats plus a dog.
  • I will take the phone plus the charger.
名詞 B1 entity
2

an advantage or benefit

A good point or benefit of something.

用法パターン: a plus for [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may think 'plus' as a noun always refers to mathematics; in this sense, it means an advantage.
類義語
advantage (A more general term for a beneficial feature.)
対義語
minus (A disadvantage or negative aspect.)
コロケーション
a big plus |a real plus |major plus
テーマ
daily life |business |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The house has a garden, which is a real plus.
  • Speaking another language is a big plus in this job.
  • Her experience is a major plus for the team.
学習者向け例文
  • The park near my home is a big plus.
  • Good weather is a plus for the trip.
  • Free delivery is a plus for customers.
symbol technical A1 entity
3

mathematical addition sign

The '+' sign that shows you should add numbers together.

類義語
+ (The literal symbol used in math and other contexts.)
対義語
- (The minus sign, used for subtraction.)
コロケーション
plus sign |plus symbol
テーマ
math |science |technology
例文
  • Write the numbers with a plus between them.
  • On the form, mark your answer with a plus sign.
  • Two plus two equals four.
学習者向け例文
  • Three plus two is five.
  • Put a plus between the numbers.
  • The plus sign means add.
adjective B1 property
4

positive or above standard

More than zero, or better than an average level.

類義語
positive (Directly indicates more than zero or favorable status.)
対義語
minus (Below zero or less than the standard.)
コロケーション
plus temperature |plus rating
テーマ
math |evaluation |science |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Today’s temperature will be plus five degrees Celsius.
  • She received a B plus in the course.
  • The battery has a plus terminal and a minus terminal.
学習者向け例文
  • It is plus ten degrees today.
  • He got an A plus in English.
  • Touch the plus side of the battery.
文法
辞書形
plus
IPA
GB/plˈʌs/
US/plˈʌs/
音節・強勢
plus (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (plus)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: plus
Noun
  • Base: plus
  • Plural: pluses, plusses
関連語
Forms
pluses noun plusses noun
Core family
add verb A1 addition noun A2
Related words
additional adjective A2 additionally adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
minus preposition A1 subtract verb A2
表現

a big plus

1
/ə bˈɪɡ plˈʌs/
fixed phrase

a major advantage or benefit

A very good point or helpful thing.

例文
  • Free parking is a big plus when choosing a hotel.
  • Her friendly personality is a big plus in customer service.

B plus / C plus etc.

1
/bˈi plˈʌs sˈi plˈʌs ˌɛtsˈɛtɚə ‖/
fixed phrase

grade slightly above base letter grade

In school, a grade that is better than B but not as good as A.

例文
  • He earned a B plus on his essay.
  • My final grade was C plus, so I passed.

plus or minus

1
/plˈʌs ˈɔɹ mˈaɪnəs/
fixed phrase

approximately; give or take

About this number, but it can be a little higher or a little lower.

例文
  • The journey will take two hours, plus or minus ten minutes.
  • The repair should cost $200, plus or minus a few dollars.
  • The device can handle a voltage of 12 volts, plus or minus 5 percent.

plus or minus

2
/plˈʌs ˈɔɹ mˈaɪnəs/
fixed phrase technical

+/- indicating variation range

Shows that a number can be higher or lower by a small amount.

例文
  • The distance is 10 miles, plus or minus half a mile.
  • Your score could change by plus or minus two points.

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