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A1 noun #3,535 よく出る 8分で読める

cable

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解説 cable in your Level:

At the A1 level, a 'cable' is a very simple object you see every day. It is like a long, thick string made of plastic and metal. You use it to connect things. For example, your phone needs a cable to charge its battery. Your television has a cable that goes into the wall to get power. You might see cables under your desk or behind your computer. At this level, just remember that a cable connects electronic things to power or to each other. It is a physical thing you can touch and move.

At the A2 level, you can begin to distinguish between different types of cables. You might use words like 'charging cable,' 'USB cable,' or 'power cable.' You understand that cables are necessary for technology to work. You can describe problems with cables, such as a 'broken cable' or a 'lost cable.' You also know that 'cable' can refer to television service—when you watch many channels on TV, you are 'watching cable.' You can follow simple instructions like 'plug in the cable' or 'unplug the cable when you are finished.'

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At the B1 level, you can use 'cable' in more specific technical and social contexts. you might talk about 'cable management' to keep your workspace tidy. You understand the difference between a 'cable' and a 'wire' (a cable is usually a bundle of wires). You can describe more complex situations, like a 'fiber-optic cable' providing fast internet. You are also familiar with common phrases like 'cable car' or 'cable television.' You can explain why a cable is important, for example, 'The internet is slow because the cable is damaged.'

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At the B2 level, you can discuss the role of cables in infrastructure and industry. You might talk about 'undersea cables' that connect different continents for global communication. You understand the use of cables in engineering, such as 'suspension cables' on a bridge or 'steel cables' in an elevator. You can use the word metaphorically or in business contexts, like 'cutting the cable' (switching from traditional TV to streaming). Your vocabulary includes more precise adjectives like 'insulated,' 'shielded,' or 'high-tension' to describe various cables.

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At the C1 level, you can use 'cable' with nuance in professional and academic discussions. You might analyze the geopolitical importance of submarine cables and how they affect international relations and data security. You are comfortable with technical jargon such as 'coaxial cable,' 'twisted-pair cable,' or 'cat-6 cable.' You can use the word as a verb (e.g., 'to cable a network') and understand historical references, such as a 'cablegram' or the 'diplomatic cables' mentioned in news reports about government secrets.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word 'cable' in all its forms. You can discuss the etymology of the word from nautical origins to modern technology. You can use it in highly specialized fields like mechanical engineering, telecommunications policy, or structural architecture. You understand the subtle differences between 'cable,' 'tether,' 'umbilical,' and 'guy-wire.' You can write complex reports on the maintenance of high-voltage transmission cables or the sociological impact of the 'cable TV' era on modern media consumption.

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cable 30秒で

A cable is a bundle of insulated wires used to transmit electricity or data between devices like phones and computers.
In engineering, a cable refers to a very strong, thick rope made of steel strands used for bridges and lifts.
The term 'cable' is also used as shorthand for cable television services and historical diplomatic telegrams.
Common verbs used with cable include plug, unplug, connect, and lay; common adjectives include frayed, tangled, and fiber-optic.

The word cable primarily refers to a robust, insulated bundle of wires used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals. In its most basic sense, it is the physical tether that allows our modern world to function, connecting devices to power sources and linking computers across the globe. Whether you are charging a smartphone, setting up a home theater system, or observing the massive suspension lines of a bridge, you are interacting with cables. The term is versatile, spanning contexts from domestic electronics to heavy industrial engineering and maritime history.

Electrical and Data Transmission: In the digital age, cables are the conduits of information. Fiber-optic cables use light to send data across oceans, while copper cables transmit electrical currents to power appliances. When people talk about 'cable TV,' they are referring to the distribution of television programming through coaxial cables rather than over-the-air signals.

I need to buy a longer cable because the outlet is too far from my desk.

Structural Engineering: Beyond electronics, a cable is a thick, strong rope made of twisted strands of wire, often steel. These are essential in construction, particularly for suspension bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge, where massive cables support the weight of the entire roadway. In this context, the emphasis is on tensile strength and durability.

The workers inspected the steel cable of the elevator to ensure it was safe.

Maritime and Nautical Roots: Historically, a cable was a very thick rope used on ships, specifically for anchors. This nautical heritage still influences the word today, as we use it to describe anything that involves a thick, twisted bundle designed to withstand significant tension or provide a vital link between two points.

The ship was held in place by a heavy anchor cable.

The technician swapped out the damaged fiber-optic cable to restore the internet.

He tripped over a loose cable in the server room.

Using the word cable correctly depends largely on the technical or physical context. As a countable noun, it is frequently paired with adjectives that describe its function, material, or length. Understanding these pairings helps in constructing natural-sounding English sentences across various proficiency levels.

Specifying the Type: When talking about technology, we almost always specify what kind of cable it is. Common examples include 'USB cable,' 'charging cable,' 'HDMI cable,' or 'Ethernet cable.' In industrial settings, you might hear 'steel cable' or 'high-tension cable.'

Can you pass me the HDMI cable so I can connect the laptop to the projector?

Action Verbs with Cable: Common verbs associated with cables include 'plug in,' 'unplug,' 'connect,' 'disconnect,' 'route,' 'lay,' and 'secure.' For example, engineers 'lay' undersea cables, while a user 'plugs in' a charging cable.

Please make sure to unplug the cable by the head, not by pulling the wire itself.

Descriptive Adjectives: Adjectives like 'frayed,' 'tangled,' 'shielded,' 'flexible,' or 'insulated' provide more detail about the state or quality of the cable. A 'frayed cable' is dangerous, while 'tangled cables' are a common nuisance in home offices.

The frayed power cable was a fire hazard and needed immediate replacement.

We spent the whole afternoon trying to organize the tangled cables behind the TV cabinet.

The entire office block was cabled with high-speed fiber optics last month.

The word cable is ubiquitous in modern life, appearing in settings ranging from the mundane to the highly specialized. You will encounter it in retail environments, technical support calls, construction sites, and media discussions. Understanding the context helps you grasp the specific nuance of the word being used.

In Electronics Stores and Online Shopping: This is perhaps the most common place for the average person to use the word. You might ask a sales assistant, 'Do you have a USB-C cable?' or read a product description that highlights a 'braided nylon cable' for extra durability. In this context, the focus is on compatibility and physical build quality.

The customer asked if the printer came with an interface cable or if it had to be bought separately.

In Information Technology (IT) and Networking: IT professionals use 'cable' constantly. They discuss 'cable management' (the art of keeping wires tidy), 'undersea cables' (the backbone of the internet), and 'patch cables.' If your internet is slow, a technician might say, 'There is a fault in the external cable leading to your house.'

Global internet traffic relies on a vast network of submarine cables stretching across the ocean floor.

In Construction and Fitness: On a construction site, 'cable' refers to heavy-duty steel ropes used for cranes or lifts. Similarly, in a gym, you will find 'cable machines' which use weighted pulleys and steel cables to provide resistance for exercises like 'cable rows' or 'cable crossovers.'

The crane's lifting cable was rated for up to ten tons of weight.

I prefer using the cable machine for chest flys because it provides constant tension.

The bridge designer explained how the suspension cables distribute the load to the towers.

While cable seems like a simple word, learners often confuse it with similar terms or use it in contexts where a more specific word is required. Avoiding these pitfalls will make your technical and everyday English more precise.

Cable vs. Wire: The most common mistake is using 'wire' when you mean 'cable.' A wire is a single strand of metal (like copper or aluminum). A cable is a bundle of two or more wires, often wrapped in a protective sheath. If you see a thick black cord connecting your computer to the wall, it's a cable, not just a wire.

Wrong: My phone wire is broken.
Right: My phone cable is broken.

Cable vs. Cord: In American English, 'cord' is often used for flexible, lighter-duty electrical lines (like a 'lamp cord' or an 'extension cord'). 'Cable' usually implies something thicker, more technical, or fixed in place. While often interchangeable in casual speech, 'cable' is the standard term for data (Ethernet cable) and television.

You wouldn't usually call an undersea cable an 'undersea cord' because of its massive scale and complexity.

Pluralization Errors: When referring to the television service, people sometimes say 'the cables' when they mean 'cable TV.' Remember: 'I have cable' (the service) vs 'I have many cables' (the physical wires).

The IT department is responsible for all the cables in the building, but they don't pay the cable bill.

Don't confuse a cable car with a 'car cable.' A cable car is a vehicle; a car cable might be a jumper cable for a battery.

To expand your vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that are similar to cable but have specific differences in meaning or usage. Choosing the right word makes your descriptions more accurate.

Wire: A wire is a single, thin strand of metal. Cables are made of wires. Think of a wire as a single thread and a cable as a thick rope made of many threads. Use 'wire' for internal components or simple fences.

Cord: A cord is usually more flexible and used for smaller appliances. An 'extension cord' is common in homes. 'Cord' can also refer to thick string or fabric (like corduroy), whereas 'cable' is almost always technical or industrial.

Lead (UK English): In British English, a 'lead' (pronounced like 'bead') is often used where Americans would say 'cord' or 'cable,' especially for a power connection. Example: 'The kettle needs a new lead.'

Comparison: A wire is simple; a cable is complex; a rope is usually organic (like hemp).

Line: 'Line' is a general term. You might hear 'power lines' (which are large cables) or 'phone lines.' It emphasizes the connection between two points rather than the physical construction of the material.

The umbilical cable connected the diver to the support ship, providing air and communication.

Instead of a standard cable, the high-tech lab used wireless transmitters to reduce clutter.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The use of 'cable' to mean a telegram comes from the fact that the messages were sent through the first transatlantic telegraph cables laid under the ocean in the 1850s.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈkeɪ.bəl/

US /ˈkeɪ.bəl/

Primary stress is on the first syllable: KAY-ble.

韻が合う語

table label stable able fable enable unable gestable

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it as 'cab-le' (like taxi). It should be a long 'a' sound.
Dropping the 'l' at the end, making it sound like 'kay-bo'.
Adding an extra vowel sound between 'b' and 'l', like 'kay-bul-uh'.
Confusing the pronunciation with 'table'; they rhyme perfectly.
Thinking the 'c' is soft like an 's'. It is always a hard 'k' sound.

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to recognize in most texts.

ライティング 1/5

Simple spelling, no irregular forms.

スピーキング 2/5

Requires correct long 'a' vowel sound.

リスニング 1/5

Distinct sound, rarely confused with other words.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

wire connect power phone TV

次に学ぶ

socket plug adapter wireless circuit

上級

insulation conductivity transatlantic redundancy bandwidth

知っておくべき文法

Compound Nouns

USB cable, power cable, HDMI cable.

Countable vs. Uncountable

I have three cables (countable) vs. I watch cable (uncountable service).

Adjective Order

A long, black, plastic cable.

Prepositions of Place

The cable is *behind* the desk, *under* the rug, or *in* the box.

Verbs of Connection

Connect A *to* B *with* a cable.

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レベル別の例文

I need a cable for my phone.

J'ai besoin d'un câble pour mon téléphone.

Single countable noun 'a cable'.

The cable is long.

Le câble est long.

Subject + is + adjective.

Where is the TV cable?

Où est le câble de la télévision ?

Interrogative sentence with 'the'.

Connect the cable here.

Connectez le câble ici.

Imperative verb 'connect'.

This cable is black.

Ce câble est noir.

Demonstrative pronoun 'this'.

I have two cables.

J'ai deux câbles.

Plural noun 'cables'.

The cable is under the desk.

Le câble est sous le bureau.

Preposition of place 'under'.

Is this your cable?

Est-ce ton câble ?

Possessive adjective 'your'.

Please unplug the cable after use.

Veuillez débrancher le câble après utilisation.

Verb 'unplug' + 'after use'.

The charging cable is broken.

Le câble de charge est cassé.

Compound noun 'charging cable'.

He bought a new HDMI cable.

Il a acheté un nouveau câble HDMI.

Specific technical adjective 'HDMI'.

Do you watch cable TV?

Regardez-vous la télévision par câble ?

Used as a modifier for 'TV'.

There are many cables behind the computer.

Il y a beaucoup de câbles derrière l'ordinateur.

Quantifier 'many' with plural noun.

The internet cable is not working.

Le câble internet ne fonctionne pas.

Negative present continuous 'is not working'.

I lost my USB cable.

J'ai perdu mon câble USB.

Past simple 'lost'.

The cable is too short.

Le câble est trop court.

Adverb 'too' modifying 'short'.

You should use a shielded cable to avoid interference.

Vous devriez utiliser un câble blindé pour éviter les interférences.

Modal verb 'should' for advice.

The technician is repairing the damaged cable.

Le technicien répare le câble endommagé.

Present continuous tense.

We need better cable management in this office.

Nous avons besoin d'une meilleure gestion des câbles dans ce bureau.

Noun phrase 'cable management'.

A cable car took us to the top of the mountain.

Un téléphérique nous a emmenés au sommet de la montagne.

Compound noun 'cable car'.

The power was cut because a cable snapped.

Le courant a été coupé parce qu'un câble a rompu.

Passive voice 'was cut' and past simple 'snapped'.

The bridge is supported by massive steel cables.

Le pont est soutenu par d'énormes câbles en acier.

Plural noun in a passive construction.

Is the Ethernet cable connected to the router?

Le câble Ethernet est-il connecté au routeur ?

Passive question form.

He tripped over a loose cable on the floor.

Il a trébuché sur un câble desserré au sol.

Past simple 'tripped' + preposition 'over'.

The installation of the transatlantic cable revolutionized communication.

L'installation du câble transatlantique a révolutionné la communication.

Noun phrase with 'transatlantic'.

Many households are cutting the cable to save money.

De nombreux foyers résilient leur abonnement au câble pour économiser de l'argent.

Idiomatic expression 'cutting the cable'.

The elevator's safety cable is inspected annually.

Le câble de sécurité de l'ascenseur est inspecté chaque année.

Possessive 'elevator's' and passive 'is inspected'.

Fiber-optic cables transmit data at the speed of light.

Les câbles à fibres optiques transmettent des données à la vitesse de la lumière.

General truth in present simple.

The ship was secured to the dock with a heavy cable.

Le navire était amarré au quai avec un gros câble.

Passive voice with agent 'with'.

The high-tension cables hummed with electricity.

Les câbles haute tension vrombissaient d'électricité.

Descriptive past simple 'hummed'.

The network went down due to a faulty cable.

Le réseau est tombé en panne à cause d'un câble défectueux.

Prepositional phrase 'due to'.

They are planning to cable the entire rural district.

Ils prévoient de câbler tout le district rural.

Verb form 'to cable'.

Submarine cables are vital to the global economy's infrastructure.

Les câbles sous-marins sont essentiels à l'infrastructure de l'économie mondiale.

Formal academic tone.

Leaked diplomatic cables caused a major political scandal.

Des câbles diplomatiques divulgués ont provoqué un scandale politique majeur.

Historical/Journalistic use of 'cables'.

The structural integrity of the bridge depends on the tension of its cables.

L'intégrité structurelle du pont dépend de la tension de ses câbles.

Complex noun phrase 'structural integrity'.

The engineer specified a low-smoke zero-halogen cable for the project.

L'ingénieur a spécifié un câble sans halogène à faible émission de fumée pour le projet.

Highly specific technical adjectives.

The data center uses redundant cables to ensure 100% uptime.

Le centre de données utilise des câbles redondants pour assurer une disponibilité de 100 %.

Technical vocabulary 'redundant', 'uptime'.

The cable's insulation had degraded over decades of exposure.

L'isolation du câble s'était dégradée après des décennies d'exposition.

Past perfect 'had degraded'.

He sent a cable to the London office regarding the merger.

Il a envoyé un câble au bureau de Londres concernant la fusion.

Archaic use of cable as a message.

The project involves laying thousands of miles of coaxial cable.

Le projet consiste à poser des milliers de kilomètres de câble coaxial.

Gerund 'laying' as part of the subject.

The geopolitical vulnerability of undersea cables is a growing security concern.

La vulnérabilité géopolitique des câbles sous-marins est une préoccupation de sécurité croissante.

Abstract noun 'vulnerability'.

The architect utilized the aesthetic of exposed cables to create an industrial feel.

L'architecte a utilisé l'esthétique des câbles apparents pour créer une ambiance industrielle.

Sophisticated vocabulary 'utilized', 'aesthetic'.

The tensioning of the stay cables requires precise mathematical calibration.

La mise en tension des haubans nécessite un étalonnage mathématique précis.

Technical terminology 'stay cables', 'calibration'.

The transition from cable-based telecommunications to satellite remains incomplete.

La transition des télécommunications par câble vers les satellites reste incomplète.

Compound adjective 'cable-based'.

The cable's tensile strength was tested to its absolute breaking point.

La résistance à la traction du câble a été testée jusqu'à son point de rupture absolu.

Engineering term 'tensile strength'.

A complex web of cables underpins the modern financial trading floor.

Un réseau complexe de câbles sous-tend la salle de marché financière moderne.

Metaphorical verb 'underpins'.

The archival research revealed several previously classified diplomatic cables.

La recherche archivistique a révélé plusieurs câbles diplomatiques auparavant classifiés.

Complex adverbial phrase 'previously classified'.

The robotic arm is controlled via an umbilical cable providing both power and logic.

Le bras robotique est contrôlé via un câble ombilical fournissant à la fois puissance et logique.

Technical term 'umbilical cable'.

類義語

wire cord lead link line flex

反対語

wireless cordless radio-wave

よく使う組み合わせ

charging cable

fiber-optic cable

cable management

undersea cable

steel cable

cable TV

frayed cable

extension cable

coaxial cable

cable tie

よく使うフレーズ

cut the cable

— To cancel a traditional cable TV subscription in favor of streaming. It can also mean to stop a physical connection.

More people are cutting the cable every year.

cable car

— A vehicle that is pulled along by a moving cable. Common in hilly cities like San Francisco.

We took a cable car to the top of the hill.

via cable

— Sent or transmitted through a cable system. Often used in older business contexts.

The news was sent via cable from the front lines.

cable box

— An electronic device that decodes signals for a television. It connects the wall to the TV.

The cable box needs to be restarted.

diplomatic cable

— A confidential text message exchanged between a diplomatic mission and its home country. Now usually digital.

The leaked diplomatic cable caused an international incident.

jump cables

— Thick cables used to start a car with a dead battery by connecting it to another car. Also called jumper cables.

Does anyone have jump cables in their trunk?

cable stitch

— A decorative knitting stitch that looks like a twisted rope or cable. Common in sweaters.

She is knitting a sweater with a beautiful cable stitch.

power cable

— The main cable that provides electricity to a device. Most appliances have one.

Ensure the power cable is firmly plugged in.

cable network

— A group of television stations that transmit their programs via cable. Like CNN or HBO.

The show was produced by a major cable network.

patch cable

— A short cable used to connect electronic devices together in a rack or network. Usually Ethernet.

Use a patch cable to connect the laptop to the switch.

よく混同される語

cable vs wire

A wire is one strand; a cable is a group of wires.

cable vs cord

A cord is more flexible and for light home use.

cable vs table

Only confused in spelling or pronunciation by beginners.

慣用句と表現

"on the cable"

— An older slang term meaning someone is receiving information or is 'in the loop.' Rarely used now.

He's on the cable, so he knows the plan.

archaic

"cut the umbilical cable"

— To become independent from someone or something that has been providing support. Metaphorical.

It's time for the startup to cut the umbilical cable from its parent company.

metaphorical

"cable-ready"

— Originally meant a TV that didn't need a box. Now used to mean someone is prepared for a specific task.

Is the new hire cable-ready for the presentation?

informal

"pull the cable"

— To abruptly stop a process or disconnect a service. Similar to 'pull the plug.'

If the project fails, the investors will pull the cable.

informal

"tangled in cables"

— To be overwhelmed by technical details or bureaucracy. Figurative usage.

The management got tangled in cables and forgot the main goal.

figurative

"by a cable's length"

— A nautical measurement (roughly 600 feet). Used to describe a significant but short distance.

The two ships missed each other by a cable's length.

nautical

"under the cable"

— To be hidden or working secretly. A very rare idiom related to undersea cables.

They were operating under the cable for months.

rare

"hot cable"

— A cable that is currently carrying a high electrical load. Also used to mean 'urgent news.'

Be careful, that's a hot cable. Also, we just got a hot cable from HQ.

technical/slang

"cable-bound"

— Restricted by physical connections; unable to go wireless.

The old office is still cable-bound and lacks Wi-Fi.

neutral

"to cable someone"

— To send a telegram. Though the technology is dead, the phrase is still found in literature.

I will cable you as soon as I arrive in Paris.

literary/archaic

間違えやすい

cable vs wire

Both carry electricity.

A wire is a single conductor, while a cable is two or more insulated wires wrapped together. You use a wire to make a circuit, but you use a cable to connect a device.

The electrician pulled the copper wire through the plastic cable sleeve.

cable vs cord

Both are long and flexible.

Cord is often used for things that are not electrical (like a 'pull-cord' or 'bungee cord') or for very flexible electrical lines. Cable is the preferred term for data and heavy power.

The vacuum cleaner has a long power cord, but the computer uses a network cable.

cable vs rope

Both are thick and used for pulling.

Rope is usually made of natural or synthetic fibers (hemp, nylon). Cable is usually made of metal (steel) or contains electrical components.

Use a rope to tie the box, but use a steel cable to tow the car.

cable vs lead

Common in British English.

In the UK, a 'lead' is a cable that connects an appliance to the mains power. In the US, this is just called a 'cord' or 'cable.'

Pass me the kettle lead, please.

cable vs line

Both refer to a connection.

A 'line' often refers to the service or the abstract connection (the phone line), whereas 'cable' refers to the physical object.

The line is busy, but the cable is plugged in.

文型パターン

I have a [color] cable.

I have a white cable.

The [noun] cable is [adjective].

The charging cable is broken.

Can you [verb] the [noun] cable?

Can you unplug the Ethernet cable?

The [noun] is supported by [adjective] cables.

The bridge is supported by steel cables.

The [noun] relies on a [adjective] cable network.

The internet relies on a global cable network.

The [noun] of the cable is [technical property].

The tensile strength of the cable is insufficient.

Where is the cable?

I need a cable to connect [A] to [B].

I need a cable to connect my phone to the PC.

語族

名詞

cable

cabling

cablegram

動詞

cable

形容詞

cabled

使い方

frequency

Very high in both daily life and technical fields.

よくある間違い

Using 'cable' for a single thin wire inside a machine. → wire
A cable is the outer bundle. The individual metal strands inside are wires.
Saying 'I watch the cable' for television. → I watch cable.
When referring to the TV service, 'cable' is uncountable and doesn't usually take 'the'.
Pronouncing cable as 'cab-ul' (short a). → kay-bul (long a).
The 'a' is long, rhyming with 'table'.
Using 'cable' for sewing thread. → thread / string
A cable must be metal, heavy fiber, or electronic. It is too thick for sewing.
Calling a car's battery wires 'cords'. → jumper cables
In automotive contexts, these thick, heavy connectors are always called cables.

ヒント

Check for Fraying

Always inspect your power cables for cracks or exposed wires. A damaged cable can cause a fire or give you an electric shock.

Use Cable Ties

To keep your desk tidy, use plastic cable ties or Velcro straps to bundle your cables together. This prevents tangling and makes it easier to clean.

Match the Port

Cables come with different connectors (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI). Always check the shape of the port on your device before buying a cable.

Length Matters

Before buying a cable, measure the distance between your devices. A cable that is too short is useless, and one that is too long creates a mess.

Choose Shielded Cables

For high-quality audio or fast internet, look for 'shielded' cables. They have extra layers to protect the signal from interference from other electronics.

Coil Correctly

When storing cables, coil them in a loose circle. Do not wrap them tightly around your hand, as this can damage the delicate wires inside.

Universal Cables

Consider buying a 3-in-1 charging cable for travel. It has different connectors on one end, so you only need to carry one cable for all your devices.

Nautical Roots

Remember that 'cable' started as a ship's rope. This helps you understand why we use the same word for a thick steel bridge support.

The Service vs. The Object

If you say 'I have cable,' people think you have TV. If you say 'I have a cable,' people think you are holding a wire. Be careful with 'a'!

Pull the Plug

When disconnecting a cable, always pull the plastic plug (the head). Never pull the thin wire part, as this will break the internal connections.

暗記しよう

記憶術

C-A-B-L-E: Connects All Business, Lights, and Electronics.

視覚的連想

Imagine a thick, black snake (the cable) connecting a glowing lamp (power) to a wall.

Word Web

Internet Power USB HDMI Wire Bridge TV Anchor

チャレンジ

Look around your room right now. Count every cable you can see. Name what each cable is connecting.

語源

The word comes from the Late Latin 'capulum', meaning a halter or a rope for animals. It entered Old French as 'chable' and then Middle English as 'cable' around the 13th century.

元の意味： A very thick, strong rope used for nautical purposes, specifically for anchors.

Indo-European -> Latin -> Romance -> English.

文化的な背景

No major sensitivities, but be aware that 'cutting the cable' is a common modern idiom for cord-cutting in media.

In the US, 'cable' almost always refers to television service. In the UK, 'lead' is often used for the power cable of an appliance.

The 'Diplomatic Cables' leaked by WikiLeaks in 2010. The movie 'The Cable Guy' (1996) starring Jim Carrey. The 'Transatlantic Cable'—one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Home Office

Cable management
Tangled cables
USB cable
Power strip

Construction

Steel cable
Suspension bridge
Lifting cable
High-tension

Telecommunications

Fiber-optic
Undersea cable
Broadband
Coaxial

Automotive

Jumper cables
Brake cable
Throttle cable
Battery cable

Fitness

Cable machine
Cable row
Pulley system
Cable crossover

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"Do you have a lot of tangled cables behind your computer desk?"

"Have you ever tried to fix a frayed charging cable with tape?"

"Did you grow up watching cable TV or did you have satellite?"

"What kind of cable do I need to connect this laptop to that screen?"

"Do you think we will ever truly live in a wireless world without any cables?"

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Describe the 'cable mess' in your home. How does it make you feel and what would you do to fix it?

Write about a time you lost an important cable (like a phone charger) while traveling. How did you handle it?

Do you think cable TV is becoming obsolete? Explain your reasons for or against this idea.

Reflect on how undersea cables connect the world. How does this physical connection change your view of the internet?

If you had to design a bridge, what role would cables play in your design? Describe the structure.

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A wire is a single strand of conductive material like copper. A cable is a bundle of multiple wires that are insulated and protected by an outer sheath. For example, the charging 'cable' for your phone actually contains several small wires inside it.

Yes, when referring to the physical object. You can say 'I have three cables.' However, when referring to the television service ('I watch cable'), it is used as an uncountable noun.

Yes. In technical contexts, 'to cable' means to install cables in a building or to provide a network connection. Historically, it also meant to send a telegram.

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It is a specific type of cable used to transmit high-quality video and audio from one device (like a laptop) to another (like a TV).

These cables use thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit data as pulses of light. They are much faster and can carry more information than traditional copper cables.

It is a modern idiom for 'cord-cutting.' It means canceling a traditional cable TV subscription and using internet streaming services like Netflix or YouTube instead.

No. Jumper cables are heavy-duty cables used to start a car with a dead battery. Charging cables are small and used for electronic devices like phones.

No. A cable car is a vehicle that moves by gripping a moving cable located under the street or hanging in the air. It is a mode of transport.

A frayed cable is one where the outer plastic covering has worn away, exposing the metal wires inside. This is dangerous because it can cause electric shocks or fires.

Undersea cables are massive cables laid on the ocean floor. They carry almost all the world's internet and telephone traffic between continents.

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