to batter
01
打つ, 叩く
to forcefully strike something or someone
Transitive: to batter sb/sth
例
In frustration, he began to batter the door with a heavy object.
いらだちから、彼は重い物でドアを叩き始めた。
02
継続的な使用で傷める, 力で傷つける
to damage something by continuous use or force
Transitive: to batter sth
例
Years of use had battered the leather jacket, leaving it worn and frayed.
長年の使用でレザージャケットは傷み、使い古されてほつれていた。
03
激しく打つ, 連打する
to strike repeatedly with heavy blows
Intransitive
例
The waves battered relentlessly at the shore.
波が容赦なく岸を打ち付けた。
Batter
01
(in baseball) a player who is currently attempting to hit the ball
例
The batter stepped up to the plate, ready for the pitch.
02
衣, バッター
a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying
例
I dipped the fish fillets in a light and crispy batter before frying them.
魚のフィレを揚げる前に、軽くてサクサクした衣につけました。
語彙ツリー
battered
battering
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