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。
Fending off the assailant, she tried to batter him with swift and forceful strikes.
襲撃者を払いのけながら、彼女は素早く力強い打撃で彼を打とうとした。
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。
His car was battered by the hail, with dents all over the hood.
彼の車は雹によって打ち壊され、ボンネット全体にへこみができた。
03
激しく打つ, 連打する
to strike repeatedly with heavy blows
Intransitive
例
The wind began to batter against the house, shaking the windows.
風が家に打ち付け始め、窓を揺らした。
The ship 's hull began to batter against the rocks as the storm intensified.
嵐が激しくなる中、船体が岩に打ち付け始めた。
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.
A skilled batter can change the outcome of the game.
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。
The fluffy pancakes were made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
ふわふわのパンケーキは、小麦粉、卵、牛乳、そして少量の塩からなる簡単なバッターで作られました。
語彙ツリー
battered
battering
batter
