rent

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary

n. a large hole or rip in a piece of cloth or other material.

n. a large tear or opening in a garment or fabric; often used metaphorically for a division.

日本語:裂け目※

Español:rasgadura

“He noticed a small rent in the sleeve of his expensive jacket.”

“The sudden political scandal created a deep rent in the fabric of the party, leading to a permanent internal division.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to pay money so that you can use something for a short time, like a car or a flat.

v. to pay for the temporary use of a property, vehicle, or piece of equipment owned by another party.

日本語:借りる※

“We decided to rent a car for our trip so we could see the countryside.”

“The production company chose to rent high-end camera equipment rather than purchasing it outright for the three-week shoot.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to be available to use for a specific price.

v. to be leased or let for a specific sum of money; used intransitively.

“Small apartments in this area usually rent for about one thousand dollars.”

“Commercial spaces in the new development are expected to rent for significantly more than the current market average.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary · Archaic

adj. torn or ripped into pieces.

adj. having been forcefully pulled apart or torn; the past participle of the verb 'rend'.

“The sails were rent by the strong winds during the storm.”

“The silence of the valley was suddenly rent by a piercing cry that echoed off the canyon walls.”