to sheathe
01
鞘に収める, 納刀する
to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder
Transitive: to sheathe a blade
例
The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was won.
騎士は戦いに勝った後、剣を鞘に収めた。
After sharpening his dagger, he carefully sheathed it to avoid accidents.
彼は短剣を研いだ後、事故を避けるために注意深く鞘に収めた。
02
包む, 覆う
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
例
The electrician sheathed the wires in a layer of rubber to prevent short circuits.
電気技師は、短絡を防ぐためにワイヤーをゴムの層で被覆しました。
The ship ’s hull was sheathed in metal to protect it from the icy waters.
船体は氷のような水から保護するために金属で覆われていました。
03
突き刺す, 押し込む
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
例
The warrior swiftly sheathed his sword into the enemy's chest, ending the battle.
戦士は素早く敵の胸に剣を突き刺し、戦いを終わらせた。
With a single strike, the samurai sheathed his katana into his opponent, demonstrating his mastery of the blade.
一撃で、侍は刀を相手に納め、刀の熟練度を示した。
04
包む, 覆う
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
例
The mountain was sheathed in a thick layer of snow after the storm.
嵐の後、山は厚い雪の層で覆われていた。
The architect decided to sheathe the building in glass to give it a modern look.
建築家は、建物に現代的な外観を与えるためにガラスで覆うことを決めました。
05
抑える, 押さえる
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
例
He sheathed his anger, refusing to let it show in his expression.
彼は怒りを抑え、表情に表れないようにした。
Despite the insult, she sheathed her frustration and smiled politely.
侮辱にもかかわらず、彼女は不満を抑え、丁寧に微笑んだ。
