tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
英語
~ 1700
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
narrow sticky strip
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
用法パターン：
[someone] puts tape on [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
類義語
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
対義語
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
コロケーション
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
テーマ
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She used clear tape to wrap the gift.
- The box was sealed with strong duct tape.
- I need some masking tape for the painting project.
- He fixed the torn page with a small piece of tape.
- Double-sided tape works well for mounting photos.
学習者向け例文
- I put tape on the paper.
- She used tape to close the box.
- We need more tape to finish.
- He fixed the book with tape.
名詞
B1
entity
2
magnetic recording strip
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
類義語
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
対義語
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
コロケーション
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
テーマ
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
例文
- He found an old cassette tape in the drawer.
- The movie was recorded on a VHS tape.
- Magnetic tapes are rarely used today.
- She listened to her favorite songs on tape.
- The interview was stored on audio tape.
学習者向け例文
- I have a music tape.
- We watched a movie on tape.
- He keeps old songs on tape.
- I listened to a story on tape.
動詞
A2
action
3
fasten with adhesive strip
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
用法パターン：
to tape [something] [somewhere]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
類義語
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
対義語
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
コロケーション
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
テーマ
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Please tape the envelope before mailing it.
- She taped the poster to the wall.
- He taped the wires together for safety.
- They taped the box shut before shipping it.
- I taped my notes to the fridge.
学習者向け例文
- I taped the picture to the wall.
- She taped the bag closed.
- He taped two papers together.
- We taped the box shut.
動詞
B1
action
4
record audio or video
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
用法パターン：
to tape [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
類義語
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
対義語
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
コロケーション
tape a show
|tape an interview
テーマ
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
例文
- They taped last night's game to watch later.
- She taped an interview with the author.
- Can you tape this TV program for me?
- The band taped their performance for an online release.
学習者向け例文
- I taped the movie to watch later.
- She taped our talk.
- He taped the show yesterday.
文法
辞書形
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
音節・強勢
tape （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
活用形
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
関連語
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
表現
cut through red tape
1/kˈʌt θɹˈu ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
remove bureaucratic delays and rules
To make something happen faster by avoiding too many official rules.
例文
- The new policy aims to cut through red tape for small businesses.
- We managed to cut through the red tape and get the permit quickly.
on tape
1/ˈɔn tˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
recorded on audio/video medium
Saved as sound or video so it can be played later.
例文
- The confession was caught on tape.
- I have their wedding on tape from 1995.
tape measure
1/tˈeɪp mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
flexible measuring tool strip
A long, thin tool used to measure length, that can roll up.
例文
- He pulled out his tape measure to check the width of the table.
- The tailor used a tape measure around my chest.
red tape
1/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
Excessive bureaucracy causing delay
Too many rules and paperwork that make things slow and difficult.
例文
- We have to cut through a lot of red tape to get the permit.
- The project was delayed by government red tape.
- Red tape is slowing down the project.
- We need to cut through the red tape before starting work.