Собирательные существительные для предметов
A collective noun can also be used to refer to a group of inanimate objects. These nouns help us describe specific arrangements or collections of things in a single, convenient word.
Распространенные собирательные существительные для предметов
Вот список часто используемых собирательных существительных для различных предметов.
| Собирательное существительное | Предметы | Пример |
|---|---|---|
| bunch | keys, grapes, flowers | I need a bunch of keys to open the door. |
| deck | cards | He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing. |
| pair | scissors, shoes, glasses | Where is my other pair of shoes? |
| stack | books, plates, firewood | There is a stack of books on the table. |
| set | dishes, tools, rules | We bought a new set of dishes. |
| suite | furniture, rooms | The hotel offers a beautiful suite of rooms. |
| fleet | ships, cars | The entire fleet of fishing boats left the harbor. |
| cluster | stars, grapes | We saw a cluster of stars in the night sky. |
Примечание по использованию
While many of these nouns are specific, some can be used more generally to describe any collection. For example, a bunch of flowers is very common, but a bunch of old letters would also be understood, although stack might be more precise.