英語

trust

gb/tɹˈʌst/ us/tɹˈʌst/
A2 英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A2 action
1

Believe someone or something is reliable

To believe that someone or something will be good and not hurt you.

用法パターン: to trust [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'trust' with 'believe'. 'Trust' is about confidence in reliability or honesty, while 'believe' is about accepting something as true.
類義語
rely on (Emphasizes dependence on someone or something for support or help.)
対義語
distrust (Means to have no confidence in someone or something's honesty or reliability.)
コロケーション
trust completely |trust your instincts |trust each other |trust the process
テーマ
emotions |relationships |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I trust my best friend to keep my secrets.
  • You can trust this mechanic to fix your car properly.
  • She trusts her team to make the right decision.
  • We trust our teachers to guide us well.
学習者向け例文
  • I trust my friend.
  • You can trust me.
  • She trusts her dog.
  • We trust our teacher.
名詞 A2 state
2

Belief in honesty or reliability

A feeling that someone or something will be good and not hurt you.

類義語
confidence (Often interchangeable, but 'confidence' can also refer to belief in oneself.)
対義語
mistrust (A lack of belief in someone's honesty or reliability.)
コロケーション
build trust |gain trust |trust issues |complete trust
テーマ
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Trust is important in any relationship.
  • She has complete trust in her doctor.
  • The company works hard to build customer trust.
  • Without trust, the team cannot work well together.
学習者向け例文
  • Trust is important.
  • I have trust in you.
  • We need trust to work together.
  • She has trust in her teacher.
動詞 B1 action
3

Give responsibility based on belief

To let someone do something because you think they will do it well and safely.

用法パターン: to trust [someone] with [something]
類義語
entrust (More formal; specifically means to give responsibility for something valuable.)
対義語
withhold from (To refuse to give responsibility due to lack of confidence.)
コロケーション
trust someone with money |trust someone with a secret
テーマ
relationships |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I trust you with my car keys.
  • They trusted her with managing the project.
  • Don't trust him with sensitive information.
学習者向け例文
  • I trust you with my bag.
  • She trusts him with her cat.
  • We trust our coach with the team.
名詞 formal B2 entity
4

Legal property arrangement

A legal way to keep and manage money or things for another person.

類義語
trust fund (Specifically refers to money held in such an arrangement.)
コロケーション
set up a trust |trust fund
テーマ
law |business |finance
例文
  • The inheritance was placed in a trust until she turned 21.
  • He set up a trust for his children's education.
  • The property is held in trust for the community.
学習者向け例文
  • She has money in a trust.
  • The bank keeps the house in a trust.
  • He made a trust for his children.
名詞 formal C1 entity
5

Large business monopoly group

A big group of companies that work together to control an industry.

類義語
monopoly (Refers more generally to any single entity dominating a market.)
対義語
competition (The presence of multiple businesses trying to win customers.)
コロケーション
break up a trust
テーマ
business |economics |finance |law
例文
  • In the early 1900s, the government worked to break up powerful trusts.
  • The oil industry was once dominated by a single trust.
  • Antitrust laws were created to stop trusts from controlling markets.
学習者向け例文
  • The law stopped the big trust.
  • The trust controlled many companies.
  • The government broke up the trust.
文法
辞書形
trust
IPA
GB/tɹˈʌst/
US/tɹˈʌst/
音節・強勢
trust (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (trust)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: trust
  • Plural: trust, trusts
Verb
  • Base: trust
  • 3rd Person Singular: trusts
  • Present Participle: trusting
  • Past: trusted
関連語
Forms
trusts noun trusting verb trusted verb
Core family
trustworthy adjective B2
Related words
trustworthiness noun
Negative and opposite forms
distrust verb B2 untrustworthy adjective
Advanced or less common
trustee noun C1
表現

break someone's trust

1
/bɹˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase

Betray someone's confidence or belief in you

Do something that makes someone stop believing you are honest or reliable.

例文
  • He broke my trust by lying to me.
  • She broke their trust when she shared their secret.

in good faith

1
/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase

Done honestly and fairly

Done honestly and with good intentions.

例文
  • They negotiated the contract in good faith.
  • She acted in good faith when making the deal.

in trust

1
/ˈɪn tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase formal

Held legally for another's benefit

Kept by one person or group for another person's benefit under legal rules.

例文
  • The funds will be held in trust until the child turns 18.
  • She kept the land in trust for her grandchildren.

trust me

1
/tɹˈʌst mˈi/
fixed phrase

Request for belief in honesty or correctness

Used to tell someone to believe that you are honest or right.

例文
  • Trust me, this plan will work.
  • You can trust me on this one.

trust your gut

1
/tɹˈʌst jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌt/
idiom informal

Follow your instincts when deciding

Make a decision by following your feeling instead of thinking too much about facts.

例文
  • When choosing a job, sometimes you just have to trust your gut.
  • He trusted his gut and invested in the small company.
  • I trusted my gut and it turned out right.

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