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beacons

/ˈbiːkənz/

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noun

灯台、のろし

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "

第二次世界大戦中、沿岸の村々は、近隣の町に敵の船の接近を警告するために、かがり火をのろしとして使用しました。

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noun

灯台, 標識

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Examples :

"The bright beacons warned the ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "

明るい灯台は、海岸近くの危険な岩礁について船に警告しました。

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noun

灯台、標識

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Examples :

"The two tall, white lighthouses served as beacons, guiding the fishing boats safely back to harbor. "

2つの背の高い白い灯台は標識として機能し、漁船を安全に港へ導きました。

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noun

灯台, 標識

That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacons warned ships to stay away from the rocky shore. "

灯台の標識は、岩の多い海岸から離れるように船に警告しました。

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noun

ビーコン

An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Examples :

"The store used beacons to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones when they walked near specific products. "

店は、特定の製品の近くを歩いたときに、買い物客の携帯電話に割引クーポンを送信するためにビーコンを使用しました。

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verb

灯台の役割を果たす, 信号を発する

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"During the blackout, her calm voice and clear instructions beaconed hope to everyone trapped in the elevator. "

停電の間、彼女の落ち着いた声と明確な指示は、エレベーターに閉じ込められたすべての人々に希望を灯しました。

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verb

照らす, 照り輝く

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Examples :

"The stadium lights beaconed the dark sky, signaling the start of the game. "

スタジアムのライトが暗い空を照らし、試合開始を告げた。

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verb

灯台を設置する

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The city plans to beacons the airport runway to improve visibility during foggy conditions. "

霧の状況下での視認性を向上させるため、市は空港の滑走路に灯台を設置する計画です。

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