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.

語源が同じ単語を一緒に覚えよう
curvature
curvature
湾曲 ◇L.curvus(=crooked 曲げる)
語源
- curve : L.curvare=to bend, curve(曲げる)