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telescopes

/ˈtɛləˌskoʊps/ /ˈtɛləskəps/

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noun

望遠鏡

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

Examples :

"Scientists use telescopes to study planets and stars far away in space. "

科学者たちは、宇宙の遠くにある惑星や星を研究するために望遠鏡を使います。

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noun

望遠鏡

Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).

Examples :

"The astronomers used powerful telescopes to study the distant galaxies. "

天文学者たちは、遠くの銀河を研究するために強力な望遠鏡を使用しました。

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verb

伸縮する

To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

Examples :

"The metal legs of the folding table telescoped inwards, making it smaller for storage. "

折りたたみテーブルの金属製の脚が内側に伸縮し、収納しやすくなりました。

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verb

入れ子になる, 繰り込む

To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass.

Examples :

"The metal legs of the old folding chair telescoped closed, making a satisfying thunk as I put it away. "

古い折りたたみ椅子の金属製の脚は入れ子になり、片付けると心地よいパタンという音を立てました。

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verb

衝突する、追突する

To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another.

Examples :

"During the train crash, the last two cars telescoped, crumpling inwards as one slammed into the other. "

列車事故の際、最後の2両の車両が衝突し、1両がもう1両に激突して内側に押しつぶされました。

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