Battery
01
電池, バッテリー
an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine
例
The flashlight would n't turn on because the battery was dead.
懐中電灯がつかなかったのは、電池が切れていたからです。
She replaced the old battery in her watch with a new one.
彼女は時計の古い電池を新しいものに交換しました。
02
暴行, 傷害
the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person
例
The suspect was arrested and charged with battery for physically assaulting a bystander during the altercation.
容疑者は、騒動中に傍観者に身体的暴行を加えたとして、暴行の罪で逮捕され起訴されました。
A security camera captured the act of battery as the assailant struck the victim in the parking lot.
防犯カメラが、加害者が駐車場で被害者を殴打する暴行の行為を捉えた。
03
a group of guns, missile launchers, or other artillery operated together at one location
例
The fort was defended by a battery of cannons.
Enemy forces deployed a battery along the ridge.
04
a collection of similar items designed for use together
例
A battery of tests was administered to the students.
The lab used a battery of instruments to analyze samples.
05
a set of stamps in one mortar used to crush ore
例
The gold mine operated a battery of stamps to crush rock.
Workers maintained the ore battery daily.
06
a unit in baseball or softball composed of the catcher and pitcher
例
The team relied on a strong battery to control the game.
The battery worked in perfect coordination to strike out batters.
07
a tactical arrangement in chess in which two or more pieces of the same color are aligned along a file, rank, or diagonal to increase combined attacking power and threaten the opponent's position
例
She formed a battery with her queen and rook along the e-file.
The bishop and queen created a battery to pressure the enemy king.
