console

ゲーム機、ゲームコンソール

テレビにつなぐなどして、ビデオゲームを遊ぶための電子機器。

やさしい英語で： An electronic machine used to play video games, often connected to a television.

• He bought a new game console.
• Connect the console to your television.
• Which consoles can run this game?

類義語： games machine

よく使う表現： game console, gaming console, console games

センターコンソール

車の前の座席の間にある、物を収納する部分。

やさしい英語で： A storage unit between the front seats of a car.

• My keys are in the console.
• She left her phone on the center console.
• Does the console have space for two cups?

よく使う表現： centre console, center console, car console

コンソール型キャビネット

テレビやラジオ、音楽再生機を収める、床置きの大きな家具。

やさしい英語で： A large cabinet that stands on the floor and holds a television, radio, or music player.

• The radio is built into a wooden console.
• Their old console stood beside the sofa.
• Music came from the stereo console in the corner.

よく使う表現： wooden console, stereo console, television console

慰める

悲しんだり動揺したりしている人の気持ちを和らげる。

やさしい英語で： To help someone feel less sad or upset.

• She tried to console her friend.
• Nothing could console him after his dog died.
• I consoled myself with the thought that tomorrow would be better.

使い方： console someone after something (We tried to console her after the defeat.); console someone with something (He consoled his son with a hug.)

類義語： comfort, soothe

よく使う表現： console someone, console yourself