noun🔗Shareチェックメイト, 王手The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture."The chess club member achieved a brilliant mates, checkmating his opponent in the final round. "チェスクラブのメンバーは、最終ラウンドで相手にチェックメイトをかけ、見事な王手を達成しました。gameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share敗北, 負け(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat."After the company lost its biggest client and declared bankruptcy, it was clear: this was mates for everyone involved. "会社が最大の顧客を失い、破産を宣告した後、明らかになったのは、これは関係者全員にとっての敗北だったということだ。situationnegativeoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareチェックメイトするTo put the king of an opponent into checkmate."That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"あの嫌な奴は4手で私をチェックメイトした!gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share詰ませる(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape."The relentless series of missed deadlines and careless mistakes mates him to a negative performance review at work. "度重なる締め切りの遅れと不注意なミスの連続は、彼を仕事で詰ませ、否定的な業績評価につながる。situationgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share仲間、同僚、相棒A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.""After years of working together, the construction workers became close mates." "長年一緒に働いた後、建設作業員は親しい仲間になりました。persongrouphumansocietyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareつがい、パートナー(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner."During the spring, the birds sing loudly to attract mates. "春には、鳥はつがいを引きつけるために大声でさえずります。animalbiologynatureorganismsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share仲間, 友達A friend, usually of the same sex.""After school, I'm going to the park with my mates." "放課後、仲間と公園に行きます。personhumanfamilygroupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share仲間、相棒Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"すみません、相棒、時間ありますか?personlanguagecommunicationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share仲間、助手In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc)."The chief petty officer assigned the new sailors to various duties, directing some to the Boatswain's Mates to learn rope work and others to the Gunner's Mates for weapons training. "先任下士官は新しい水兵たちに様々な任務を割り当て、ロープワークを学ぶために一部をボートスウェインの仲間に、武器訓練のために他の者を砲手の仲間に指示しました。nauticalmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share航海士、士官A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship."The ship's mates were responsible for checking the cargo before it was loaded. "船の士官は、貨物を積み込む前に確認する責任がありました。nauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一等航海士A first mate."The captain relied heavily on his mates to navigate the ship safely through the storm. "船長は、嵐の中を安全に航海するために、一等航海士を頼りにしました。nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share助手、見習いA technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice."The plumber brought his mate to the house to help carry the pipes and tools. "配管工は、パイプと工具を運ぶのを手伝うために、助手を家に連れてきました。technicaljobworkpersonindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share対、ペアThe other member of a matched pair of objects.""I need to find the mates to these socks after doing laundry so I can put them away." "洗濯後、これらの靴下の対を見つけて片付けなければなりません。itempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share仲間、相棒、同等者A suitable companion; a match; an equal.""These two socks are mates because they are the same color and size, making them a perfect pair." "この2つの靴下は同じ色とサイズなので仲間であり、完璧なペアになっています。personfamilygroupsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share合う, 組み合わせるTo match, fit together without space between."The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."パズルのピースは完璧に合います。functiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交尾するTo copulate."The birds mated in the spring, building a nest together afterwards. "鳥は春に交尾し、その後一緒に巣を作りました。animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交尾するTo pair in order to raise offspring"The two female penguins mated to raise their chick. "2羽のメスのペンギンはヒナを育てるために交尾しました。animalbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share組み合わせる, ペアにするTo arrange in matched pairs."The librarian carefully mates each book with its corresponding barcode before placing it on the shelf. "司書は、本を棚に置く前に、各本を対応するバーコードと慎重に組み合わせます。organizationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交配させるTo introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding."The zookeeper carefully mates the two pandas in the hope they will have a cub. "飼育係は、子供が生まれることを願って、2頭のパンダを注意深く交配させます。animalbiologyorganismagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交尾する(of an animal) To copulate with."During the spring breeding season, the male and female birds often mates to produce offspring. "春の繁殖期には、オスの鳥とメスの鳥は子孫を残すために交尾することがよくあります。animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share結婚する, 結婚させるTo marry; to match (a person)."The village elder mates young couples from different clans to ensure peace and prosperity. "村の長老は、平和と繁栄を確実にするために、異なる氏族の若いカップルを結婚させます。familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share対抗する, 競うTo match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.""In the chess tournament, Sarah hopes to mate the reigning champion in the final round." "チェストーナメントで、サラは決勝ラウンドで現チャンピオンと対抗したいと思っています。sportgameachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share組み合わせる、合わせるTo fit (objects) together without space between."The carpenter carefully mates the edges of the two wooden boards to create a seamless surface. "大工は、継ぎ目のない表面を作るために、2枚の木の板の端を注意深く組み合わせます。technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share搭載するTo move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it."After landing, technicians carefully mate the space shuttle orbiter to the top of the specially designed Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. "着陸後、技術者は特別に設計されたボーイング747輸送機の上部にスペースシャトルオービターを慎重に搭載します。technologyvehiclespacenauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share混乱させる, 困惑させるTo confuse; to confound."The complex math problem completely mates me; I don't understand where to even begin. "複雑な数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。どこから始めればいいのかもわかりません。mindlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareマテThe abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea"We bought some mates at the market to make tereré. "テレーレを作るために、市場でマテを買いました。plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share友好的な, 仲の良いFriendly; having a friendship (with)."He is mates with my brother."彼は私の兄弟と仲が良い。humanpersoncharacterattitudesocietygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareマテAn evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves."The farmer carefully pruned the mates in his field, ensuring a healthy harvest of leaves for tea. "農夫は、お茶用の葉の健全な収穫を確保するため、畑のマテを注意深く剪定しました。plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareマテ茶A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant."My grandmother brews a delicious herbal mates, which she enjoys every afternoon. "祖母は午後に美味しいハーブのマテ茶を淹れて楽しんでいます。drinkplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareこの飲み物のカップA cup of this drink."After a long hike, hot mates were exactly what we needed to warm up. "長いハイキングの後、温まるには熱いマテがまさに必要でした。drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading