Cardinal
01
カーディナル, 赤い鳥
a North American songbird with a red beak, the male of which has bright red plumage
例
The male cardinal sang loudly from a branch near the feeder.
オスのカーディナルがフィーダーの近くの枝から大声でさえずった。
In winter, the cardinal's red feathers stand out against the snow.
冬には、カーディナルの赤い羽が雪に映えて目立つ。
02
基数, カーディナル数
(mathematics) the number of elements or members in a set, representing its size or quantity
例
The cardinal of the set { 1, 2, 3 } is 3.
集合 {1, 2, 3} の基数は3です。
To find the cardinal, count the elements in the set.
基数を見つけるには、集合内の要素を数えます。
03
(in the Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of senior clergy who advise the Pope and elect his successor
例
The cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new Pope.
Each cardinal wears a red hat symbolizing loyalty and sacrifice.
04
a vivid shade of red, often resembling the color of a cardinal's feathers
例
The artist mixed a hue of cardinal to capture the sunset's glow.
The flag featured bold stripes of white and cardinal.
05
基数, カーディナル数
(grammar) a part of speech that is used in counting or showing a quantity
例
In the phrase " four dogs, " four is a cardinal.
フレーズ「4匹の犬」では、4は基数です。
The teacher explained the difference between cardinals and ordinals.
教師は基数と序数の違いを説明しました。
cardinal
Approving
Formal例
Honesty is a cardinal principle in their code of ethics, essential for maintaining trust.
正直さは彼らの倫理規定における基本原則であり、信頼を維持するために不可欠です。
The cardinal rule of the club is to respect all members, as it forms the foundation of their community.
クラブの基本的なルールは、すべてのメンバーを尊重することです。それは彼らのコミュニティの基盤を形成するからです。
02
relating to numbers that express how many of something there are as opposed to ordinal numbers, which express position
例
In the phrase " three cats, " three is a cardinal number.
The teacher asked students to identify the cardinal values in each equation.
