Lap
01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
例
The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.
The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.
02
ひざ
the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated
例
She rested her book on her lap, enjoying the warmth of the sun as she read in the garden.
彼女は本をひざの上に置き、庭で読書しながら太陽の暖かさを楽しんだ。
The toddler climbed onto her father 's lap, seeking comfort and security.
幼児は安心と安全を求めて、父親のひざに登った。
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
例
She ran three laps before stopping to rest.
The car completed the final lap in record time.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
例
The decision had laps far beyond the courtroom.
His words carried laps through the whole community.
05
a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece
例
The lap of the coat covered the seam.
The metal sheets were joined with a one-inch lap.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
例
The coat 's lap was stiff enough to shield his knees from the wind.
She smoothed the lap of her skirt before sitting down.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
例
The decision now rests in the court 's lap.
Success fell right into her lap.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
例
The wallpaper lapped at the corners.
The edges of the metal sheets lapped slightly.
02
to touch with the tongue
例
The cat lapped the milk from its bowl.
The dog lapped at the water eagerly.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
例
The waves lapped the shore.
Water lapped against the boat.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
例
The calf lapped water from the trough.
He lapped the broth from the bowl.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
例
The flag lapped against the mast in the wind.
Waves lapped noisily against the rocks.
語彙ツリー
lappic
overlap
lap
