Stone
01
石
a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things
例
The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance.
その古い城は完全に石で建てられており、頑丈で威厳のある外観を与えていました。
She skipped a stone across the surface of the lake, watching it bounce before sinking into the water.
彼女は湖の表面で石を跳ねさせ、水に沈む前に跳ねるのを見た。
02
a rock that can be cut, polished, and used in jewelry
例
The jeweler set a sapphire stone in the ring.
Diamonds are the hardest natural stones.
03
a piece of rock shaped and used as building material
例
The cathedral walls were made of massive stone blocks.
The monument was carved from a single stone.
04
natural rock material, composed of aggregated minerals like those forming the Earth's crust
例
Mountains are largely composed of stone.
The geologist collected samples of different stones.
05
a state of being emotionally unresponsive
例
His face was a stone during the interrogation.
He met their questions with a stone, revealing nothing.
06
the hard inner layer of certain fruits that contains the seed, usually woody
例
Remove the stone before eating the peach.
The cherry 's stone is inedible.
07
a unit of weight, equal to 14 pounds or 6.35 kg, used for measuring body weight
例
He weighs 12 stone.
The athlete dropped two stone after training.
to stone
01
石打ちにする, 石投げで処刑する
to execute or punish someone by throwing stones at them
例
In some ancient societies, individuals found guilty of serious crimes were stoned to death as a brutal form of punishment.
いくつかの古代社会では、重大な犯罪で有罪となった個人は、残酷な刑罰の一形態として石で打たれて死に至らしめられました。
The community gathered to stone the convicted traitor as a harsh response to betrayal.
コミュニティは、裏切りに対する厳しい対応として、有罪判決を受けた裏切り者を石打ちにするために集まりました。
02
種を取り除く, 種を抜く
to remove the seeds from fruits, such as cherries or peaches
例
She stones the cherries before making the pie, ensuring a smooth texture without seeds.
彼女はパイを作る前にチェリーの種を取り除き、種なしで滑らかな食感を確保します。
He stoned the olives before adding them to the salad, enhancing its flavor.
彼はサラダに加える前にオリーブの種を取り除き、その風味を高めました。
stone
01
of a dull tan or gray color
例
He chose stone curtains to match the room's décor.
The walls were painted a soft stone hue.
語彙ツリー
stoneless
stonelike
stony
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