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dolphin

/ˈdɒlfɪn/ /ˈdɑlfɪn/

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noun

イルカ

A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

Examples :

"While visiting the aquarium, the children were excited to see a dolphin leap out of the water. "

水族館を訪れた際、子供たちはイルカが水から飛び出すのを見て興奮しました。

animal fish biology ocean nature

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noun

シイラ

A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.

Examples :

"The dolphin, a fish with a long dorsal fin, was a popular subject for drawings in the kids' art class. "

長い背びれを持つ魚であるシイラは、子供のアートクラスで絵の人気の題材でした。

fish animal food ocean biology nature

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noun

イルカ

A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.

Examples :

"The child's drawing of a dolphin showed a fish with a wide, curved fin at the back. "

子供が描いたイルカの絵は、背中に幅広で湾曲したひれを持つ魚を示していました。

animal fish nature ocean biology

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noun

ドーファン、フランス国王の長男

The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.

Examples :

"Historians often discuss the role of the Dauphin in French royal families. "

歴史家は、フランス王家におけるドーフィンの役割についてよく議論します。

history royal family person title state

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noun

沈錘

(history) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped through the deck and the hull of an enemy's vessel to sink it.

Examples :

"The captain ordered the dolphin to be prepared for the upcoming battle. "

船長は、迫り来る戦闘に備えて沈錘の準備を命じた。

nautical military weapon sailing war history

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noun

編んだ綱の種類の輪またはストラップ

A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.

Examples :

"The craftsman carefully wove the dolphin, a decorative plaited cord, into the rug's border. "

職人は、装飾用の編み紐であるドルフィンを、慎重にラグの縁に織り込みました。

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noun

イルカ

A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.

Examples :

"The ship's captain used the dolphin to secure the anchor and keep it from drifting. "

船長は、錨を固定し、流されないようにするためにイルカを使用した。

nautical sailing ocean

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ドルフィン

A mooring post on a wharf or beach.

Examples :

"The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphin as it docked at the harbor. "

小さな漁船は港に停泊する際、ドルフィンに優しくぶつかった。

nautical building

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noun

イルカ

A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.

Examples :

"The tugboat's dolphin, a thick rubber bumper along its side, prevented damage as it nudged the larger cargo ship into the dock. "

タグボートのイルカ、その側面の厚いゴム製バンパーは、より大きな貨物船をドックに押し込む際に損傷を防ぎました。

nautical sailing vehicle

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大砲を持ち上げるために使われた、砲耳の上のハンドルの1つ

One of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted.

Examples :

"The artillery crew carefully attached ropes to the dolphins of the cannon to lift it onto the carriage. "

砲兵隊は、大砲を砲架に持ち上げるために、大砲のハンドルにロープを慎重に取り付けました。

nautical military weapon part

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noun

イルカ

Examples :

"The harbor workers installed a dolphin to prevent the cargo ship from drifting too close to the shallows. "

港湾作業員は、貨物船が浅瀬に近づきすぎるのを防ぐためにイルカを設置しました。

nautical structure technical ocean sailing