rollercoasterとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

A univerbation of roller coaster, after the rolling and coasting motions to which the riders are subjected.

発音

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈɹəʊləˌkəʊstə/
• (General American) IPA: /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/

名詞

rollercoaster (plural rollercoasters)

1. An amusement ride consisting of a train on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.
2. (figurative, by extension) A situation characterized by significant fluctuations in direction, emotion or intensity.

   Synonym: rollercoaster ride

   • 2019 July 14, Stephan Shemilt, “England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic finale against New Zealand”, in BBC Sport‎, London:

     Morgan's men reversed their fortunes and swept into the final with three successive victories, including a memorable semi-final demolition of Australia.
     In the final, the rollercoaster continued, only for the heroics of Stokes to leave England as worthy champions, matching the achievement of the England women's team on the same ground two years ago.

同意語

• (ride): big dipper, switchback, coaster, 🎢
• (situation in which there are violent changes): merry-go-round, ride, saga, seesaw, soap opera, stir, yo-yo

下位語

派生語

派生した語

• → Korean: 롤러코스터 (rolleokoseuteo)

• → Japanese: ローラーコースター (rōrākōsutā)
• → Polish: rollercoaster

Further reading

• rollercoaster on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

名詞

roller coaster (plural roller coasters)

1. Alternative form of rollercoaster