Pit
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種, 核
a small, hard seed or stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches and cherries
例
He enjoyed cracking open the pits of the apricot and extracting the tasty kernel inside.
彼はアプリコットの種を割って、中のおいしい仁を取り出すのを楽しんだ。
I accidentally bit into a pit while eating the plum and had to be careful next time.
私はプラムを食べているときに誤って種を噛んでしまい、次回は注意しなければなりませんでした。
02
穴, 採石場
a large hole in the ground where stones, minerals, or other materials are removed
例
The workers spent hours digging in the pit to extract the rocks.
労働者たちは岩を抽出するために穴で何時間も掘り続けた。
A deep pit was left behind after years of mining.
何年もの採掘の後、深い穴が残された。
03
奈落, 穴
(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
04
穴, ピット
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
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穴, 炭鉱
a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
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穴, 罠
a trap in the form of a concealed hole
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ピット, オーケストラピット
lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
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ピット, ピットエリア
the area along the track where teams quickly service cars with refueling, tire changes, and adjustments during a race
例
The car sped into the pit for a tire change.
車はタイヤ交換のためにピットに急いだ。
Mechanics rushed to fix an issue in the pit.
メカニックはピットの問題を急いで修理しました。
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ピット, 取引場
(commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on
10
穴, 闘技場
an enclosure in which animals are made to fight
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穴, くぼみ
a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
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ピット, ゲームエリア
a designated area within a casino or other gambling establishment where various table games, such as blackjack, craps, and roulette, are located
to pit
01
種を取り除く, 種を抜く
to remove the pit or stone from a fruit
Transitive: to pit a fruit
例
She carefully pitted the cherry before adding it to the cake batter.
彼女はケーキの生地に加える前に、慎重にチェリーの種を取り除きました。
They spent the afternoon pitting the peaches for their summer jam.
彼らは午後をかけて夏のジャム用に桃の種を取り除きました。
02
対決させる, 競争にさらす
to create a competition or rivalry by setting two or more things or people against each other
Transitive: to pit a contestant against another | to pit two contestants
例
The chess master strategically pitted his pieces against his opponent's in a challenging match.
チェスの達人は、挑戦的な試合で戦略的に自分の駒を相手の駒に対して対峙させた。
Companies sometimes pit their products against each other to capture a larger market share.
企業は時々、市場シェアを拡大するために自社の製品を互いに競わせることがあります。
03
小さな穴を開ける, へこませる
to create a small hole or dent in the surface of something
Transitive: to pit a surface
例
The hailstorm pitted the surface of the car, leaving tiny dents everywhere.
雹（ひょう）が車の表面を凹ませ、至る所に小さなくぼみを残した。
The children pitted the sand with their fingers as they played on the beach.
子供たちはビーチで遊びながら、指で砂を穴を開けました。
