EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the current time.
日本語: 現在進行形(am/is/are + 動詞-ing)は、現在起こっている動作や、現在の期間中に進行中の動作を表すために使われます。
Many people are watching the game now.
多くの人々が今試合を観戦しています。
EN: Cricket is a very popular traditional sport in England. The 'County Championship' is a historic competition where different regions (counties) of England play against each other.
EN: Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the tallest, the smallest, the fastest). We use 'the' before the adjective and add '-est' to the end of short adjectives.
日本語: 最上級形容詞は、ある性質において最高または最低の極限にある物を表すために使われます(例:最高、最小、最速)。形容詞の前に「the」を付け、短い形容詞の語尾に「-est」を付けます。
This is the biggest apple in the basket.
これはかごの中で一番大きなリンゴです。
EN: The County Championship is a historic first-class cricket competition in England and Wales, dating back to 1890. It is a cornerstone of English sporting culture.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (follow).
日本語: 助動詞「can」は可能性や能力を表すために使われます。その後には主動詞の原形(follow)が続きます。
You can watch the game on TV.
テレビで試合を見ることができます。
EN: In the UK, following 'live updates' is a common way for fans to keep track of cricket matches, which can last for several days. Text-based live blogs are particularly popular for the County Championship.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Regular verbs add '-ed' (played), while some verbs have irregular forms (lost).
日本語: 過去形は過去に完了した動作を表すために使われます。規則動詞は語尾に「-ed」を付け(例:played)、不規則動詞は形が変わります(例:lost)。
The team played well and won the game.
そのチームは素晴らしいプレーをして、試合に勝ちました。
EN: In cricket, 'wickets' refer to the event of a batter being dismissed (getting out). Losing many wickets quickly is usually a sign that a team is performing poorly in their innings.
EN: The verb 'mean' is used to define a term or explain a situation. It connects a subject to its definition or result.
日本語: 動詞「mean」は用語を定義したり、状況を説明するために使われます。それは主語をその定義や結果に結びつけます。
Red lights mean stop.
赤信号は止まれという意味です。
EN: In cricket, a 'wicket' can refer to the three wooden stumps, the playing field, or the act of a batter being dismissed. In this context, it refers to the dismissal of a player.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a change from good to bad.
日本語: 「but」を使って、対照や良い状態から悪い状態への変化を示す2つの文を結びます。
He studied hard but failed the test.
彼は一生懸命勉強しましたが、試験に合格しませんでした。
EN: In cricket, a team has 10 'wickets' (outs) per innings. Losing 9 out of 10 means the team is almost 'all out' and their turn to bat is nearly over.
EN: The past tense of regular verbs is formed by adding '-ed' (e.g., bowl -> bowled), while irregular verbs like 'give' change their form completely (give -> gave).
日本語: 規則動詞の過去形は「-ed」を付けて作ります(例:bowl → bowled)、一方「give」のような不規則動詞は綴りが変わります(give → gave)。
He played cricket and gave his best effort.
彼はクリケットをして、最善を尽くしました。
EN: Jimmy Anderson is one of England's most famous and successful cricket players. Receiving 'loud applause' or a standing ovation is a significant sign of respect in British sports culture, especially for a legendary player.
EN: The phrase 'have a bad time' is used to describe an unpleasant experience or a period of difficulty.
日本語: 「have a bad time」というフレーズは、不快な経験や困難な時期を表すために使われます。
We had a bad time at the airport because of the delay.
遅延のため、私たちは空港で大変な思いをしました。
EN: In cricket, having a 'bad time' often refers to a batting collapse where many players get out quickly, which is what happened to Hampshire at Chelmsford.
EN: The structure 'from A to B' is used to show a change in state, position, or value from a starting point to an ending point.
日本語: 「from A to B」の構造は、状態、位置、または値の始点から終点への変化を示すために使われます。
The temperature rose from 10 degrees to 25 degrees.
気温は10度から25度に上がりました。
EN: In cricket, '217 for five' means the team has scored 217 runs and lost 5 wickets (players). 'All out' means 10 players have lost their wickets, ending the team's turn to bat. A 'collapse' refers to losing many wickets for very few runs.
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to connect a cause with a result. In this sentence, the 'collapse' is the cause, and 'losing wickets' is the result.
日本語: 接続詞「so」は原因と結果を結びつけるために使われます。この文では、「崩盤」が原因で、「失去三柱門」が結果です。
It was raining, so we stayed home.
雨が降ったので、私たちは家にいました。
EN: In cricket, a 'collapse' refers to a situation where several batters get out in a very short period of time, often changing the momentum of the match. 'Wickets' are used here to count how many players have been dismissed.
EN: Use 'have problems' to describe experiencing difficulties or trouble in a situation.
日本語: 「have problems」を使って、ある状況で困難やトラブルを経験することを表します。
We had problems with the car yesterday.
昨日、私たちは車に問題がありました。
EN: Edgbaston is a famous cricket ground in Birmingham, England. In cricket news, teams are often referred to by their county names like Yorkshire or Warwickshire.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('scored', 'lost') to describe completed actions in a sports match that happened in the past.
日本語: この文は過去形('scored'、'lost')を使って、過去に起こったスポーツの試合で完了した動作を説明しています。
Lancashire scored many runs yesterday.
ランカシャーは昨日たくさん得点しました。
EN: In cricket, 'wickets' refer to the dismissal of batters. Losing nine wickets means nearly the entire team is out, as a team has ten wickets in total. A score of 129 is considered very low in a County Championship match.
EN: Use 'as a team' to describe how a group of people works together to achieve something.
日本語: 「as a team」を使って、グループの人々が何かを達成するために一緒に働く様子を表します。「チームとして」という意味です。
We need to work as a team to win.
勝つためには、チームとして協力する必要があります。
EN: In cricket, 'bowling' is the action of propelling the ball towards the wicket defended by a batter. Yorkshire is one of the most successful and historic clubs in English cricket.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come in' is used in cricket to describe a player entering the field to start their turn as a batter.
日本語: 句動詞「come in」は、クリケットで選手がフィールドに入って打撃を始めることを表すために使われます。
The next player came in to bat after the wicket fell.
三柱門が倒れた後、次の選手が打撃に入りました。
EN: In English cricket, players represent their 'counties' (regions). Harry Brook is a famous international player who also plays for his local team, Yorkshire, in the County Championship.
EN: Use 'It was [someone's] first time' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to describe a new experience or activity.
日本語: 「It was [誰々の] first time」の後に動詞の「-ing」形を続けて、誰かが初めて何かを経験したり行ったりすることを表します。
It was her first time visiting England.
彼女がイングランドを訪れたのはこれが初めてでした。
EN: In cricket, a 'season' usually refers to the summer months in England when the County Championship takes place. For a player like Harry Brook, his first time batting is a highly anticipated moment for fans.
EN: The word 'also' is used to add extra information. In a simple sentence with 'had' (past tense of have), 'also' usually comes between the subject and the verb.
日本語: 単語「also」は追加情報を加えるために使われます。「had」(have の過去形)を含む単純な文では、「also」は通常、主語と動詞の間に置かれます。
Yorkshire also had a good team this year.
ヨークシャーは今年も優秀なチームを持っています。
EN: In the context of cricket, 'moments' often refers to specific periods of play where a team performs exceptionally well, such as taking wickets or scoring runs quickly. Kent and Gloucestershire are two of the historic first-class counties in English cricket.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: 競争、試合
文中での意味: わくわくさせる、刺激的な
文中での意味: 得点
文中での意味: (クリケットで)投球する
文中での意味: 拍手、喝采
文中での意味: (チームの得点が)崩れる、突然崩壊する
文中での意味: 困難、問題
文中での意味: シーズン
文中での意味: 瞬間、場面
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
The most recent information about an event that is reported as it happens.
ライブ更新、実況速報
In cricket, when a team has no more players left to bat.
オールアウト(全員アウト)
When several batters in a cricket team are gotten out by the opposing team.
多くのウィケットを失う(複数の打者がアウトになる)
To enter the field to start one's turn as a batter.
打席に入る、バッティングを開始する