train
gb/tɹˈeɪn/ us/tɹˈeɪn/
A1
英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A1
entity
1
Connected railway vehicles
A group of connected railway cars that carry people or things.
用法パターン：
a [adjective] train
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'train' with 'railway', which refers to the system, not the vehicle.
類義語
railway (Refers to the transport system as a whole, not just the vehicle.)
対義語
car (A separate vehicle that travels on roads, not tracks.)
コロケーション
catch a train
|miss the train
|train station
|train ride
|high-speed train
テーマ
transportation
|travel
|daily life
例文
- We took the morning train to New York.
- The train was delayed by thirty minutes.
- A freight train passed through the town at night.
- She waved as the train pulled out of the station.
学習者向け例文
- I go to work by train.
- The train is late today.
- We are on the train now.
- The train stops at this station.
動詞
A2
action
2
Teach or prepare through practice
To help someone learn a skill by teaching and practice, or to learn a skill yourself.
用法パターン：
to train [someone] to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'train' (to teach) with 'practice' (to do an activity repeatedly without formal teaching).
類義語
coach (Often used in sports contexts and implies ongoing personal guidance.)
対義語
neglect (To fail to give needed teaching or preparation.)
コロケーション
train hard
|train staff
|train for a marathon
|train animals
テーマ
education
|sports
|work
例文
- She trains new employees on how to use the software.
- He is training for the Olympics.
- We need to train our dog to follow commands.
- The company trains staff in customer service skills.
学習者向け例文
- I train my dog every day.
- She trains to be a teacher.
- They train workers in safety rules.
- He trains for the race.
動詞
A2
action
3
Exercise to improve ability or fitness
To do exercise or practice often to get better at a sport or skill.
用法パターン：
to train for [an event]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'train' with 'exercise', but 'train' often has a specific goal, like an event or skill improvement.
類義語
practice (Focuses on repeating an activity to improve skill, not necessarily physical fitness.)
対義語
rest (To stop physical activity for recovery.)
コロケーション
train regularly
|train hard
|train for competition
テーマ
sports
|health
例文
- She trains every morning before work.
- They are training for the city marathon.
- I need to train more if I want to win.
学習者向け例文
- I train at the gym.
- He trains for football.
- We train three times a week.
動詞
B1
action
4
Aim something at target
To point something like a camera or gun at something.
用法パターン：
to train [something] on [something]
類義語
aim (General term for pointing at a target; 'train' can imply sustained focus.)
対義語
avert (To turn away from a target.)
コロケーション
train a camera on
|train a gun on
テーマ
military
|photography
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The reporter trained his microphone on the speaker.
- Soldiers trained their rifles on the door.
- She trained her eyes on the horizon.
学習者向け例文
- He trains the camera on me.
- They train guns on the target.
- She trains her eyes on the road.
名詞
B2
entity
5
Sequence of connected things
A line of people, things, or events that come one after another.
類義語
series (More general term for things happening one after another.)
対義語
disarray (Lack of order or sequence.)
コロケーション
a train of thought
|a wedding dress train
テーマ
general
|core_vocabulary
例文
- A long train of cars followed the parade.
- His rude comment set off a train of complaints.
- The bride's dress had a long silk train.
学習者向け例文
- The bride has a long train on her dress.
- There is a train of cars behind the truck.
- He lost his train of thought.
文法
辞書形
train
IPA
GB/tɹˈeɪn/
US/tɹˈeɪn/
音節・強勢
train （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (train)
活用形
Noun
- Base: train
- Plural: trains
Verb
- Base: train
- 3rd Person Singular: trains
- Present Participle: training
- Past: trained
関連語
表現
in training
1/ˈɪn tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Currently preparing for activity/job
Learning and practicing for a sport, job, or activity now.
例文
- He is in training for the boxing match next month.
- All new staff are in training for two weeks.
train of thought
1/tɹˈeɪn əv θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
Connected sequence of ideas in mind
The line of ideas you are thinking about.
例文
- I lost my train of thought when he interrupted me.
- She paused to gather her train of thought before continuing.
train of thought
1/tɹˈeɪn əv θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
connected series of ideas
The line of ideas you are following in your mind.
例文
- I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.
- His speech was hard to follow because his train of thought kept shifting.
- Let me finish this train of thought before we change topics.
train on
1/tɹˈeɪn ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Aim something at target and keep focus
To point something like a camera or weapon at something and keep it pointed there.
例文
- The cameraman trained on the singer throughout the performance.
- Security guards trained their flashlights on the dark corner.
train up
1/tɹˈeɪn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Teach skills until ready for task/job
To help someone learn all they need for a job or task over time.
例文
- We need to train up more nurses for rural clinics.
- They trained her up to manage the store.