英語

wind

gb/wˈɪnd/ us/wˈɪnd/
A2 英語
~ 1200
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 event
1

Moving air in nature

Air that moves outside because of weather.

用法パターン: the wind [verb]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wind' (moving air) with 'wind' (to turn something). Pronunciation also differs: /wɪnd/ for moving air, /waɪnd/ for the verb.
類義語
breeze (Usually refers to a gentler or lighter wind.)
対義語
calm (Refers to a lack of wind or still air.)
コロケーション
strong wind |cold wind |gust of wind |wind speed |wind direction
テーマ
weather |nature |daily life
例文
  • The wind was so strong it knocked over the trash cans.
  • A cold wind blew in from the north.
  • The trees swayed gently in the evening wind.
  • The sailors waited for the wind to change direction.
  • Wind speeds reached 60 miles per hour during the storm.
学習者向け例文
  • The wind is very cold today.
  • I can hear the wind outside my window.
  • The wind moved the leaves on the tree.
  • The wind is coming from the east.
動詞 B1 action
2

Turn or twist around

To turn something around many times, often into a circle or spiral shape.

用法パターン: to wind [something] around [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'wind' (turn something) with 'wind' (air movement) because of identical spelling but different pronunciation.
類義語
coil (Emphasizes forming loops or spirals, often more deliberate and neat.)
対義語
unwind (Means to undo the winding or twisting of something.)
コロケーション
wind a clock |wind a rope |wind thread around
テーマ
daily life |manual actions |daily_life
例文
  • She wound the scarf around her neck.
  • He wound the rope neatly around the post.
  • You need to wind the string tightly so it doesn’t come loose.
  • Wind the wire carefully to avoid kinks.
学習者向け例文
  • Please wind the string around the box.
  • He winds the rope around the pole.
  • I wind my scarf when it is cold.
  • Wind the tape slowly.
動詞 B1 action
3

Turn handle/key to operate

To make something work by turning a handle or key again and again.

用法パターン: to wind [something] up/down
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think modern watches need winding, but many are battery-powered.
類義語
crank (More specific to turning a handle in certain devices.)
対義語
unwind (In mechanical contexts, means to release tension from a wound mechanism.)
コロケーション
wind a watch |wind a toy |wind a clock
テーマ
technology |daily life |daily_life
例文
  • Don’t forget to wind your watch before bed.
  • He wound up the old toy car and set it on the floor.
  • You have to wind this clock every morning.
学習者向け例文
  • I need to wind my watch every day.
  • Wind up the toy and it will move.
  • Please wind the clock before you sleep.
名詞 B2 property
4

Breath for activity or speech

How much you can breathe when running or talking.

よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'wind' meaning moving air, but here it refers to breath in your body.
類義語
breath (General term for inhaled/exhaled air, not just capacity.)
対義語
breathlessness (Refers to being unable to breathe easily.)
コロケーション
out of wind |get your wind back
テーマ
health |sports |body
例文
  • He had to stop running to catch his wind.
  • After the climb, she was out of wind.
  • The boxer took a moment between rounds to get his wind back.
学習者向け例文
  • I need to stop and get my wind back.
  • He ran fast and lost his wind.
  • She was out of wind after running upstairs.
動詞 B1 action
5

Move along a curving path

To go in a path that curves and turns many times.

用法パターン: to wind through/around [something]
類義語
meander (Often suggests aimless or leisurely winding movement.)
対義語
straighten (To make something have no curves or bends.)
コロケーション
winding road |path winds through
テーマ
travel |nature |space
例文
  • The river winds through the valley.
  • The path winds around the old castle.
  • The road winds up the mountain.
学習者向け例文
  • The river winds through the forest.
  • We walked on a road that winds up the hill.
  • The path winds around big rocks.
文法
辞書形
wind
IPA
GB/wˈɪnd/
US/wˈɪnd/
音節・強勢
wind (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (wind)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: wind
  • Plural: wind, winds
Verb
  • Base: wind
  • 3rd Person Singular: winds
  • Present Participle: winding
  • Past: winded, wound
  • Past Participle: wound
関連語
Forms
winds noun winding verb winded verb wound verb B1
Core family
windy adjective A2
Related words
windmill noun windstorm noun windbreaker noun windshield noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
windless adjective
Advanced or less common
headwind noun tailwind noun windswept adjective downwind adverb
文法ポイント
  • Irregular past participle: wound Verb
表現

get wind of

3
/ɡˈɛt wˈɪnd əv/
idiom

Learn something secretly/indirectly

To hear news or information about something, often by accident or secretly.

例文
  • The police got wind of the robbery before it happened.
  • I don’t want my boss to get wind of my plans.

in the wind

4
/ˈɪn ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom

Likely happening soon (unofficial)

People think something will happen soon, but it is not sure yet.

例文
  • There are changes in the wind at the company.
  • Rumors of a merger are in the wind.

sail close to the wind

5
/sˈeɪl klˈoʊs tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom

Act near rule limits without breaking them fully

To do something that is almost against the law or rules, but not quite breaking them.

例文
  • That politician is sailing close to the wind with his campaign financing.
  • Their marketing tactics sail close to the wind.

second wind

1
/sˈɛkənd wˈɪnd/
idiom

Renewed energy after tiredness

A sudden return of energy when you were tired before.

例文
  • After a short break, I got my second wind and finished the race.
  • He seemed exhausted but got his second wind after dinner.

throw caution to the wind

2
/θɹˈoʊ kˈɔʃən tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom

Ignore risk or danger completely

To do something without thinking about possible problems or danger.

例文
  • She threw caution to the wind and invested all her money in stocks.
  • They threw caution to the wind and went on an unplanned trip.

throw caution to the wind

6
/θɹˈoʊ kˈɔʃən tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom

act without caring about risk

To do something without worrying about danger, risk, or bad results.

例文
  • They threw caution to the wind and invested all their savings in the start-up.
  • For one night she threw caution to the wind and stayed out dancing until dawn.
  • He decided to throw caution to the wind and quit his job to travel.

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