companion

仲間、連れ

一緒に時間を過ごしたり、どこかへ行ったりする人。

やさしい英語で： Someone you spend time with or go somewhere with.

• My dog is a loyal companion.
• She found a pleasant companion for the journey.
• They have been close companions for years.

使い方： companion on something (He was my companion on the long journey.)

類義語： friend, partner

よく使う表現： travel companion, constant companion, companion on something

伴うもの

別の物と一緒に使われたり、よく共に現れたりするもの。

やさしい英語で： Something that goes with another thing or is often found with it.

• Fear became her constant companion.
• Fresh bread is a perfect companion to this soup.
• Loneliness was an unwelcome companion during those years.

使い方： companion to something (This red wine is a good companion to roast meat.)

類義語： accompaniment

よく使う表現： companion to something, natural companion, constant companion

副読本、補助教材

主な教材などに加えて、説明や情報を補う本や資料。

やさしい英語で： A book or other material that gives extra help or information alongside the main material.

• The course has an online companion.
• This book is a useful companion to the film.
• Students can download the companion guide for extra exercises.

使い方： companion to something (The website is a companion to the textbook.)

類義語： supplement, guide

よく使う表現： companion guide, companion volume, companion to something

勲章の受章者

一部の勲章制度で、最も低い階級の受章者。

やさしい英語で： A person holding the lowest rank in certain groups that award honors.

• She was appointed a companion of the order.
• The order admitted several new companions.
• He received the rank of companion for distinguished service.

使い方： companion of something (He was made a companion of the Order of the Bath.)

よく使う表現： companion of something, appointed a companion