select
gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2
英語
~ 1700
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
choose from a set of options
To choose one person or thing from a group.
用法パターン：
to select [something/someone] from [a group]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
類義語
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.)
|
pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
対義語
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
コロケーション
select a candidate
|select an option
|select text
|select a file
|select a team
テーマ
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- The committee will select the winner next week.
- You can select your preferred language from the menu.
- She was selected to represent the school in the competition.
- Please select the items you want to purchase.
- The program allows you to select multiple files at once.
学習者向け例文
- I will select a book to read.
- Please select your favorite color.
- He will select a seat near the window.
- Select the picture you like best.
- We must select the right answer.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
specially chosen as best
Chosen as the best or most special.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
類義語
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.)
|
elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
対義語
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
コロケーション
select group
|select few
|select clientele
テーマ
quality
|status
|core_vocabulary
|business
例文
- Only a select few were invited to the gala.
- The hotel offers services to a select clientele.
- She belongs to a select group of scientists recognized worldwide.
学習者向け例文
- Only a select few can join the club.
- This is a select group of friends.
- We have a select list of customers.
文法
辞書形
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
音節・強勢
se - lect （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
活用形
Verb
- Base: select
- 3rd Person Singular: selects
- Present Participle: selecting
- Past: selected
関連語
Forms
selects
verb
selecting
verb
selected
verb
Related words
selectively
adverb
selectable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
表現
select for
1/səlˈɛkt fɚ/
fixed phrase
choose for a purpose or role
To choose someone or something for a special job, role, or reason.
例文
- He was selected for the national team.
- The samples were selected for further testing.
select from
1/səlˈɛkt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose one or more things from a group that is given.
例文
- You can select from over 50 different courses.
- Guests may select from a variety of desserts.