ラジオ英会話 25/2/6(木) compound adjectives 複合形容詞 : -free
compound adjectives with “free,” similar to “calorie-free.”
Here are many examples, categorized for clarity:
1). Dietary/Health Related:
ダイエット／健康関連
Calorie-free: Containing no calories.
Sugar-free: Containing no sugar.
Fat-free: Containing no fat.
Gluten-free: Containing no gluten.
Dairy-free: Containing no dairy products.
Cholesterol-free: Containing no cholesterol.
Sodium-free: Containing no sodium.
Caffeine-free: Containing no caffeine.
Lactose-free: Containing no lactose.
Nut-free: Containing no nuts.
2). General/Other:
一般/その他
Tax-free: Not subject to taxes.
Duty-free: Not subject to customs duties.
Worry-free: Without worries or concerns.
Care-free: Without cares or responsibilities.
Trouble-free: Without problems or difficulties.
Maintenance-free: Requiring no maintenance.
Interest-free: Without interest charges.
Hands-free: Not requiring the use of hands.
Smoke-free: Where smoking is not allowed.
Pet-free: Where pets are not allowed.
Odor-free: Without any odor.
Germ-free: Free from germs.
Risk-free: Without any risk.
Error-free: Without any errors.
Debt-free: Free from debt.
Stress-free: Without stress.
Guilt-free: Without guilt.
Important Notes:
These are all compound adjectives, meaning they are made up of two or more words and modify a noun.
They are usually hyphenated when they come before the noun they modify (e.g., “a calorie-free drink”). They are generally not hyphenated when they follow the noun (e.g., “The drink is calorie free”).
The specific meaning can sometimes be subtly different depending on the context. For example, “worry-free” and “care-free” are similar, but “care-free” can sometimes imply a slightly more irresponsible lack of concern.
似ていますが、「care-free」 の方が少し無責任な心配のなさを意味することがあります。
This list gives you a wide range of examples. Remember that new compounds can be created as needed. If you have a specific context in mind, I can help you determine if a particular compound is appropriate.
このリストは幅広い例を示している。 必要に応じて新しい化合物を作ることができることを覚えておいてください。 特定の文脈を念頭に置いている場合は、特定の複合語が適切かどうかを判断するお手伝いをします。
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compound adjective /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd ˈædʒɪktɪv/ 複合形容詞
made up of /meɪd ʌp ʌv/ 〜から成る
modify /ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪ/ 修飾する
hyphenated /ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪd/ ハイフンで結ばれた
come before /kʌm bɪˈfɔːr/ 〜の前に来る
follow /ˈfɑːloʊ/ 後に続く
specific /spəˈsɪfɪk/ 特定の
subtly /ˈsʌtli/ 微妙に
depending on /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ ɒn/ 〜によって
context /ˈkɑːntekst/ 文脈、状況
imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ 示唆する、暗示する
irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbl/ 無責任な
lack of concern /læk ʌv kənˈsɝːn/ 配慮の欠如
wide range of /waɪd reɪndʒ ʌv/ 幅広い〜
as needed /æz ˈniːdɪd/ 必要に応じて
determine /dɪˈtɝːmɪn/ 判断する
appropriate /əˈproʊpriət/ 適切な
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