series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
用法パターン：
a series of [things/events/actions]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
類義語
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
対義語
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
コロケーション
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
テーマ
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
例文
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
学習者向け例文
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
名詞
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
類義語
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
対義語
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
コロケーション
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
テーマ
science
|engineering
|technology
例文
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
学習者向け例文
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
名詞
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
類義語
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
対義語
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
コロケーション
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
テーマ
sports
例文
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
学習者向け例文
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
文法
辞書形
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
音節・強勢
series （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
活用形
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
関連語
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
表現
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
例文
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
例文
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.