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cactus

/ˈkæktəs/

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noun

サボテン

Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a beautiful cactus, perfect for the hot, dry Arizona summers. "

祖母の庭には美しいサボテンがあり、暑く乾燥したアリゾナの夏にぴったりです。

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noun

サボテン

Any succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem bearing spines but no leaves, such as euphorbs.

Examples :

"My mom keeps a cactus on the windowsill because it doesn't need much water. "

母はあまり水がいらないので、窓際にサボテンを置いています。

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adjective

故障した, 壊れた, 死んだ

Non-functional, broken, exhausted, dead.

Examples :

"After working a double shift, I felt completely cactus, unable to do anything but collapse on the couch. "

二重シフトで働いた後、完全に故障したように感じ、ソファーに倒れ込むことしかできなかった。

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