基礎英語1 25/1/28(火)L177 -lover, -fan, -buff
The use of a hyphen + noun (e.g., -lover, -fan, -buff) creates compound nouns or descriptors that indicate someone who has a strong interest, passion, or affection for a specific subject. Here’s a breakdown of each term:
特定の対象に強い興味、情熱、または愛情を持つ人を示す複合名詞または記述語を作成します。各用語の内訳は以下の通り：
1. -lover
Meaning: Indicates someone who has a deep affection, admiration, or passion for something.
Examples:
animal-lover: Someone who cares deeply about animals.
book-lover: Someone passionate about reading books.
nature-lover: A person who enjoys and appreciates the natural world.
usage: Often suggests an emotional or affectionate connection to the subject.
Tone: Warm, positive, and personal.
2. -fan
Meaning: Describes someone who is a supporter, admirer, or follower of a specific activity, person, or thing.
Examples:
football-fan: Someone who loves football (soccer or American football).
movie-fan: Someone who enjoys watching films.
BTS-fan: A follower of the K-pop group BTS.
Usage: Suggests enthusiasm and active participation, such as attending events or engaging with the subject.
Tone: Casual and widely applicable.
3. -buff
Meaning: Refers to someone who is highly knowledgeable about and passionate about a particular topic.
Examples:
history-buff: A person who loves and knows a lot about history.
film-buff: Someone deeply interested in movies and cinematic knowledge.
fitness-buff: A person who is enthusiastic about staying in shape.
Usage: Often used for hobbies or intellectual interests where expertise is implied.
Tone: Informal but with a focus on knowledge or dedication.
Key Differences:
Term Level of Interest Association Tone Example
-lover Emotional and personal Affectionate or caring Warm and positive “Cat-lover” (loves cats)
-fan Enthusiastic and supportive Fun and casual Neutral or informal “Music-fan” (enjoys music)
-buff Knowledgeable and passionate Intellectual or detailed Informal, with expertise “Art-buff” (knowledgeable about art)
Other Examples of Hyphen + Noun:
Here are more hyphenated descriptors:
food-lover: A person who enjoys eating and exploring cuisines.
sports-fan: Someone passionate about watching or playing sports.
science-buff: A person fascinated by scientific topics.
travel-lover: Someone who loves to explore new places.
fashion-fan: A person interested in trends and styles.
By mixing -lover, -fan, and -buff, you can describe a wide range of interests and passions!
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hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ ハイフン
compound noun /ˈkɒm.paʊnd naʊn/ 複合名詞
descriptor /dɪˈskrɪp.tər/ 説明語、記述語
strong interest /strɒŋ ˈɪn.trəst/ 強い関心
deep affection /diːp əˈfek.ʃən/ 深い愛情
emotional /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl/ 感情的な
affectionate /əˈfek.ʃən.ət/ 愛情深い
admirer /ədˈmaɪə.rər/ 賞賛者、ファン
follower /ˈfɒl.əʊ.ər/ フォロワー、支持者
enthusiasm /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/ 熱意
intellectual /ˌɪn.təlˈek.tʃu.əl/ 知的な
dedication /ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ 専念、献身
food-lover /fuːd ˈlʌv.ər/ 食べ物が好きな人
sports-fan /spɔːrts ˈfæn/ スポーツファン
science-buff /ˈsaɪ.əns bʌf/ 科学好き、科学通
travel-lover /ˈtræv.əl ˈlʌv.ər/ 旅行好き
fashion-fan /ˈfæʃ.ən ˈfæn/ ファッション好き
animal-lover /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˈlʌv.ər/ 動物愛好家
book-lover /bʊk ˈlʌv.ər/ 本が好きな人
nature-lover /ˈneɪ.tʃər ˈlʌv.ər/ 自然愛好家
football-fan /ˈfʊt.bɔːl ˈfæn/ フットボールファン
movie-fan /ˈmuː.vi ˈfæn/ 映画ファン
BTS-fan /biː-tiː-ɛs ˈfæn/ BTSファン
history-buff /ˈhɪs.tər.i ˈbʌf/ 歴史好き、歴史通
film-buff /fɪlm ˈbʌf/ 映画通
fitness-buff /ˈfɪt.nəs ˈbʌf/ フィットネス愛好家、フィットネス通
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