quarrel
gb/kwˈɔɹəl/ us/kwˈɔɹəl/
B1
英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
event
1
an angry argument
A loud or angry talk between people who disagree.
用法パターン：
a quarrel between [people] about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'quarrel' with 'fight'; 'fight' can mean physical violence, while 'quarrel' is only verbal.
類義語
argument (More general; can be calm or heated, while 'quarrel' usually implies anger and personal tension.)
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dispute (Formal or legal contexts; less emotional than 'quarrel'.)
対義語
agreement (Represents a state of harmony or shared opinion, opposite to conflict.)
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harmony (Suggests peaceful and friendly relations, the opposite of a quarrel.)
コロケーション
have a quarrel
|family quarrel
|long-standing quarrel
|quarrel over money
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
例文
- They had a quarrel about whose turn it was to do the dishes.
- The siblings’ quarrel lasted for days.
- A minor quarrel between friends can sometimes end a long relationship.
- The neighbors have been in a quarrel over the fence for months.
学習者向け例文
- My friend and I had a quarrel about the game.
- The brothers had a quarrel over the TV remote.
- She had a quarrel with her sister about clothes.
- They had a quarrel about where to go.
動詞
B1
action
2
to argue angrily
To talk in an angry way because you do not agree.
用法パターン：
to quarrel with [someone] about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'quarrel' without 'with' when referring to the person; correct is 'quarrel with someone'.
類義語
argue (More general; can be heated or calm, while 'quarrel' usually implies personal anger.)
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bicker (Refers to frequent, petty arguing; often lighter than 'quarrel'.)
対義語
agree (Indicates shared opinion or acceptance, which is the opposite of quarreling.)
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reconcile (Means to restore friendly relations after disagreement.)
コロケーション
quarrel bitterly
|often quarrel
|quarrel constantly
|quarrel over small things
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
例文
- They often quarrel about money.
- I don’t want to quarrel with you over something so small.
- The two leaders quarreled about trade policy.
- They quarreled constantly during their trip.
学習者向け例文
- I do not want to quarrel with you.
- They quarrel about small things every day.
- My parents sometimes quarrel about money.
- We never quarrel with our friends.
名詞
literary
C1
entity
3
a crossbow bolt
A short arrow used in a crossbow.
類義語
bolt (Common term for a missile shot from a crossbow; interchangeable with 'quarrel' in this sense.)
コロケーション
iron-headed quarrel
|shoot a quarrel
テーマ
weapons
|history
|sports
|arts_entertainment
例文
- The knight loaded a quarrel into his crossbow.
- A quarrel struck the target with a loud thud.
- He carried a pouch of quarrels for hunting.
学習者向け例文
- The soldier put a quarrel in his crossbow.
- A quarrel hit the wall.
- He has many quarrels for his crossbow.
文法
辞書形
quarrel
IPA
GB/kwˈɔɹəl/
US/kwˈɔɹəl/
音節・強勢
quar - rel （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (quar)
活用形
Noun
- Base: quarrel
- Plural: quarrels
Verb
- Base: quarrel
- 3rd Person Singular: quarrels
- Present Participle: quarreling, quarrelling
- Past: quarreled, quarrelled
関連語
Forms
quarrels
noun
quarreling
verb
quarrelling
verb
quarreled
verb
quarrelled
verb
Core family
quarrelsome
adjective C1
Related words
quarreller
noun
quarreler
noun
Advanced or less common
quarrelsomely
adverb
quarrelsomeness
noun
表現
pick a quarrel
1/pˈɪk ə kwˈɔɹəl/
idiom
to start an argument on purpose
To try to make someone argue with you.
例文
- He was looking to pick a quarrel with anyone who disagreed.
- Don’t pick a quarrel with your boss if you want to keep your job.
without (a) quarrel
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
formal
without any disagreement
With no fight or argument.
例文
- The decision was accepted without quarrel by all members.
- They parted without a quarrel, still good friends.