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glide

/ˈɡlaɪd/

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noun

滑空, 滑走

The act of gliding.

Examples :

"The bird's effortless glide across the sky was mesmerizing. "

鳥が空を滑空する姿は魅力的だった。

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noun

グライド、半母音

A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.

Examples :

"The pronunciation of "cute" involves a glide between the "k" sound and the "u" sound, making it sound slightly like "kyoot." "

"cute"の発音には、「k」の音と「u」の音の間のグライドが含まれており、少し「kyoot」のように聞こえます。

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noun

滑り

An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.

Examples :

"During the fencing match, her glide down his foil disarmed him quickly. "

フェンシングの試合中、彼女の滑りが彼のサーベルを伝って、彼をすぐに無力化した。

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noun

トビ

A bird, the glede or kite.

Examples :

"The glide soared high above the schoolyard, circling lazily. "

トビは校庭の上を高く舞い上がり、のんびりと旋回していた。

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noun

滑り止め

A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.

Examples :

"The new dining room table came with glides, so it didn't scratch the hardwood floor. "

新しいダイニングテーブルには滑り止めが付いていたので、フローリングを傷つけませんでした。

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noun

グライド、滑り

The joining of two sounds without a break.

Examples :

"The glide between the "s" sound in "music" and the "m" sound in "making" is smooth and effortless. "

「music」の「s」の音と「making」の「m」の音の間の滑りは、スムーズで楽である。

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noun

グライド

A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.

Examples :

"During the waltz lesson, the student practiced her glide gracefully. "

ワルツのレッスン中、生徒は優雅にグライドを練習しました。

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verb

滑る, 滑空する

To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

Examples :

"The cat glided across the floor, its paws making almost no sound. "

猫はほとんど音を立てずに床を滑空しました。

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verb

滑空する, 滑る

To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

Examples :

"The hang glider glided effortlessly through the air, enjoying the view of the valley below. "

ハンググライダーは、下の谷の景色を楽しみながら、空を楽々と滑空しました。

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verb

滑らせる

To cause to glide.

Examples :

"The mother gently glided the baby into the crib. "

母親は赤ちゃんをそっとベビーベッドに滑らせた。

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verb

滑る

To pass with a glide, as the voice.

Examples :

"The singer's voice glided smoothly through the high notes. "

歌手の声は高音を滑らかに滑り抜けた。

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