to scuttle
01
急いで歩く, 小刻みに速く歩く
to move quickly and with short, hasty steps
Intransitive: to scuttle | to scuttle somewhere
例
The spy scuttled through the dimly lit alley, trying to avoid detection.
スパイは薄暗い路地を急ぎ足で移動し、発見されないようにした。
The child, excited to explore the garden, scuttled around, chasing butterflies.
その子は庭を探検するのに興奮して、走り回り、蝶を追いかけました。
02
妨害する, 失敗させる
to intentionally cause something such as a plan to fail
Transitive: to scuttle a plan or effort
例
The rival company attempted to scuttle our marketing campaign by spreading false rumors
The disgruntled employee decided to scuttle the team's project by withholding crucial information.
Scuttle
01
a container, often with a handle and spout, designed for holding and pouring coal onto a fire
例
He filled the scuttle with coal for the fireplace.
The old scuttle sat next to the stove in the kitchen.
02
an entrance or passageway equipped with a hatch, especially connecting decks on a ship
例
The sailor climbed down the scuttle to reach the lower deck.
Emergency access is provided through the main scuttle.
