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Example
The dog 's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.
The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.
The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.
Example
We had a short discussion about the plan.
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
03
短い, 低い
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
Example
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
The short boy was often teased by his peers, but he never let it bother him.
The short actress often wore high heels to appear taller on screen.
04
不足している, 乏しい
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
Example
The report was short on facts and figures.
His explanation was short of details.
The team was short of players for the match.
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不足している, 短い
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
Example
The inventory is ten items short.
The order was five units short.
The budget is $ 100 short for the event.
06
もろい, サブレ状
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
Example
The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
These biscuits are so short that they fall apart as soon as you pick them up.
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短期の, 短い
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
Example
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
Her short view on the project caused several issues down the line.
The short planning of the event resulted in many unforeseen challenges.
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短い, 短音の
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
Example
Short syllables often appear in unstressed positions within words.
She practiced the short vowel sounds to improve her pronunciation.
The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
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ショート, ショートポジション
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Example
The hedge fund manager took a short position in anticipation of a financial crisis.
The trader was short on the commodity, predicting a surplus that would lower prices.
Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
Short
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
Example
He preferred a short of vodka over a full cocktail.
The bartender poured a short of rum and slid it across the counter.
They each took a short of bourbon before heading out for the night.
02
ショート
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
2.1
ショート, ショートストップ
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
03
ショート, ショート回路
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
Example
The lights flickered because of a short.
04
短編映画, ショートフィルム
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
short
01
突然, いきなり
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
02
短く, はっきりと
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
03
ショートセールする
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
Example
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
05
予想外に, 準備不足で
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
Example
Despite his talent, he came up short at the music audition.
06
突然, 急に
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
Example
The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
to short
01
ショートさせる, 短絡する
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Example
The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
The old appliance shorted the entire system, leading to a blackout.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
02
ショートする, 減らす
to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
Transitive
Example
The clerk shorted the elderly man, taking advantage of his poor eyesight.
The customer complained that he was shorted during the transaction.
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
例
The dog's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.
The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.
The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.
The short distance between the museum and the hotel made it convenient for tourists to explore the city on foot.
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