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parachutes

/ˈpærəˌʃuːts/ /ˈpærəˌʃuːts/

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noun

パラシュート

A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object.

Examples :

"The skydivers used parachutes to slow their descent after jumping from the airplane. "

スカイダイバーは飛行機から飛び降りた後、降下速度を遅くするためにパラシュートを使用しました。

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noun

飛膜

A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.

Examples :

"The flying squirrel spread its parachutes between its legs, gliding gracefully from tree to tree. "

ムササビは脚の間に飛膜を広げ、優雅に木から木へと滑空しました。

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noun

陰嚢カラー

(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.

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verb

パラシュートで降下する

To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.

Examples :

""During the training exercise, the soldiers parachutes from the airplane into the designated landing zone." "

訓練中、兵士たちは飛行機から指定された着陸区域にパラシュートで降下した。

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verb

パラシュートで降下させる

To introduce into a place using such a device.

Examples :

"The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."

兵士たちは敵の背後にパラシュートで降下させられた。

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verb

経験のない人を組織内の権威ある地位に配置する

To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.

Examples :

"The company parachuted him into the marketing director role, even though he had no prior experience in marketing. "

その会社は、彼にマーケティングの経験がなかったにもかかわらず、彼をマーケティング部長の役職に就かせた。

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