spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
non-physical essence of a person
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
用法パターン：
the spirit of [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
類義語
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
対義語
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
コロケーション
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
テーマ
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
例文
- She believed that his spirit would live on after his death.
- The team showed great spirit during the final match.
- His spirit was broken after the long struggle.
学習者向け例文
- She has a kind spirit.
- His spirit is strong.
- We must keep our spirit high.
名詞
A2
state
2
mood or emotional state
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
用法パターン：
in [good/bad/high] spirits
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
類義語
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
対義語
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
コロケーション
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
- His spirits sank when he saw the score.
- The music lifted their spirits.
学習者向け例文
- I am in good spirits today.
- Her spirits are low.
- The good news lifted my spirits.
名詞
A2
entity
3
strong alcoholic drink
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
用法パターン：
[drink/serve] spirits
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
類義語
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
対義語
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
コロケーション
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
テーマ
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
例文
- He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
- The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
- Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
学習者向け例文
- I don't drink spirits.
- Vodka is a type of spirit.
- They sell beer and spirits.
名詞
B2
entity
4
typical attitude or principle
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
用法パターン：
the spirit of [something]
類義語
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
対義語
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
コロケーション
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
テーマ
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We should act in the spirit of cooperation.
- The spirit of the 1960s was one of freedom and change.
- They played in the true spirit of the game.
学習者向け例文
- We have team spirit.
- This is against the spirit of the law.
- The spirit of the game is fair play.
名詞
B1
entity
5
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
類義語
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
対義語
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
コロケーション
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
テーマ
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
例文
- They say an evil spirit haunts the old house.
- Shamans communicate with spirits in their rituals.
- A guiding spirit appeared to her in a dream.
学習者向け例文
- They believe in good and bad spirits.
- The old house has a spirit.
- The shaman called the spirits.
文法
辞書形
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
音節・強勢
spir - it （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
活用形
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
関連語
Forms
spirits
noun
Core family
spiritual
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
spiritless
adjective
dispirited
adjective
Advanced or less common
spiritualist
noun
spiritualism
noun
表現
free spirit
1/fɹˈi spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
例文
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1/ˈɪn hˈaɪ spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
例文
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1/ðə lˈɛtɚ ˈænd ðə spˈɪɹɪt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
例文
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
例文
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
例文
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1/tˈim spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
例文
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.