deck

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a complete set of playing cards.

n. a full pack of playing cards, typically consisting of fifty-two cards.

日本語:組※

“He shuffled the deck before dealing the cards to the other players.”

“In many modern strategy games, players must carefully construct a custom deck of cards to maximize their chances of victory.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a flat area made of wood, usually attached to the back of a house.

n. an unroofed outdoor platform, typically made of timber, adjoining a residential property.

日本語:デッキ※

“We sat out on the deck and had a barbecue during the summer evening.”

“The architect suggested extending the wooden deck toward the garden to create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Academic · Formal

n. a set of slides used for a business presentation.

n. a collection of digital slides, often created in software like PowerPoint, used for a formal presentation.

“I need to finish the pitch deck before the meeting tomorrow morning.”

“The marketing team spent hours refining the slide deck to ensure the visual data was clear for the potential investors.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. a piece of equipment used for playing music tapes or records.

n. a component of an audio system designed for playing or recording media, such as a tape deck or a record deck.

“He carefully placed the vinyl record onto the deck and lowered the needle.”

“The studio was equipped with high-end digital decks and vintage analogue recorders to capture the best possible sound quality.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · Slang

v. to hit someone so hard that they fall to the ground.

v. to knock someone to the floor, typically with a single forceful punch.

“The boxer managed to deck his opponent in the very first round.”

“Witnesses claimed the argument escalated quickly, ending when one man unexpectedly decked the other with a heavy blow to the jaw.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

v. to decorate something or someone, often for a special event.

v. to decorate or adorn something, frequently used in the phrasal verb 'deck out'.

“The halls were decked with bright lights and flowers for the wedding.”

“The ballroom was decked out in gold and crimson fabrics, creating a regal atmosphere for the anniversary gala.”