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scorpion

/-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/

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noun

サソリ

Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

Examples :

"The peasants put two scorpions in a large bottle, and then take wagers as to which will win the struggle. Slowly the scorpions circle each other, until one lashes out at the other, and strikes him dead."

農民は大きな瓶に2匹のサソリを入れ、どちらが勝つか賭けをした。ゆっくりとサソリは互いを周回し、一方が他方に攻撃を仕掛け、殺すまで。

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noun

サソリ

An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

Examples :

"The army used a scorpion to hurl stones at the enemy fortress walls. "

軍は、敵の要塞の壁に石を投げつけるためにサソリを使用した。

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noun

意地悪な人

A very spiteful or vindictive person.

Examples :

"After being unfairly fired, Maria became a scorpion, determined to make her former boss regret his decision. "

不当に解雇された後、マリアは意地悪な人となり、以前の上司に自分の決定を後悔させようと決意した。

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noun

スコーピオン

A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

Examples :

"During cheerleading practice, Maya perfected her scorpion, balancing gracefully while holding her foot high above her head. "

チアリーディングの練習中、マヤはスコーピオンを完璧にこなし、頭の上で足を高く保ちながら優雅にバランスをとりました。

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noun

鞭

A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

Examples :

"The teacher used a colorful scorpion to illustrate the sharp points on the new math problem. "

先生は、新しい数学の問題の鋭い点を説明するために、カラフルな鞭を使用しました。

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