Spine
01
脊椎
the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
例
The surgeon carefully examined the patient 's spine to assess the extent of the injury.
外科医は、けがの程度を評価するために患者の脊椎を注意深く調べました。
Proper posture helps maintain the natural alignment of the spine and prevents back pain.
正しい姿勢は、背骨の自然な配列を維持し、腰痛を防ぐのに役立ちます。
02
とげ, 針
a sharp pointed part that grows on some animals and plants as a means of protection
例
The porcupine 's spine can pierce skin easily.
Fish have spines supporting their fins.
03
背表紙, 製本
the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover
例
The book 's spine was cracked from frequent use.
She read the title on the spine before pulling the book from the shelf.
04
とげ, 針
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
例
The cactus is covered with spines along its stems.
Roses have spines to protect against herbivores.
05
とげ, 鋭い突起
any sharply pointed projection
例
The sculpture featured metal spines protruding from its surface.
Icicles hung from the roof like frozen spines.
06
勇気, 性格の強さ
inner strength, moral courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself
Slang例
At least he 's got a spine; unlike the others who avoided the tough conversation.
少なくとも彼には背骨がある；難しい会話を避けた他の人たちとは違って。
She showed spine by presenting her ideas despite opposition.
彼女は反対にもかかわらず自分の考えを提示することで 勇気 を示した。
