Needle
01
針, 注射器
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
例
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
看護師はワクチンを投与するために針を使いました。
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
針が腕に入ったとき、彼はわずかな痛みを感じた。
02
松の葉, 松葉
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
例
The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
森の地面は松の葉で覆われ、足元に柔らかなクッションを作り出していた。
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
松の葉は水分を保持するように適応しており、水分の損失を防ぐのに役立つワックス状のコーティングがあります。
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
例
The speedometer needle pointed to 60 km /h.
The compass needle always points north.
04
a fine pointed stylus that traces grooves in a phonograph or record to produce sound
例
The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05
針, ピン
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
例
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
彼女はボタンを縫い戻すために針を使いました。
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
針が折れたのは、彼女が裾を縫っている時でした。
06
針, 編み針
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
例
She used a large needle for her knitting project.
彼女は編み物プロジェクトに大きな針を使いました。
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
レースは非常に細い針を使って作られました。
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
例
He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
例
The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
