vehicle

乗り物、車両

車や船、飛行機など、人や物を運ぶためのもの。

やさしい英語で： Something such as a car, boat, or plane used to carry people or things.

• This vehicle has six seats.
• Several vehicles were parked outside.
• Do you own an electric vehicle?

よく使う表現： motor vehicle, electric vehicle, drive a vehicle, transport vehicle

表現手段

人が能力を示したり、考えを表したりするために使うもの。

やさしい英語で： Something used to show someone’s abilities or express their ideas.

• Art can be a vehicle for change.
• The play became a vehicle for a young actor.
• These songs are vehicles for his political views.

使い方： vehicle for something (The film is a vehicle for her comic talent.)

類義語： medium, outlet

よく使う表現： vehicle for something, a vehicle for