curb

curb

意味(日本語)

馬の止めぐつわ ◇L.curvus(=crooked 曲げる)

語源

  • curve : L.curvare=to bend, curve(曲げる)

意味(英語)

  • (noun) A concrete border or row of joined stones forming part of a gutter along the edge of a street.
  • (noun) An enclosing framework, such as that around a skylight.
  • (noun) A raised margin along an edge used to confine or strengthen.
  • (noun) Something that checks or restrains: High interest rates put a curb on spending.
  • (noun) A chain or strap that passes under a horse's lower jaw and serves in conjunction with the bit to restrain the horse.

例文

  • Kicking Charlie Crist to the curb is the dumbest move the GOP has made.

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curvature

curvature

湾曲 ◇L.curvus(=crooked 曲げる)

語源

  • curve : L.curvare=to bend, curve(曲げる)