Trap
01
罠, トラップ
an object that can be used to catch an animal
例
The hunter set a trap near the river.
狩人は川の近くに罠を仕掛けた。
A mouse was caught in the trap.
ネズミが罠にかかった。
02
a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds water to prevent sewer gases from returning
例
The sink's trap blocked unpleasant odors.
Plumbers replaced the old trap under the bathroom sink.
03
罠, 待ち伏せ
the act of hiding and waiting in secret to catch someone or something by surprise
例
The hunter 's trap involved lying in wait for hours before making his move.
ハンターの罠は、動き出す前に何時間も待ち伏せることを含んでいた。
He was caught in the trap, unaware that someone was waiting to ambush him.
彼は罠にかかり、誰かが彼を待ち伏せしていることに気づかなかった。
04
a mechanism that launches clay pigeons into the air for shooting practice
例
Shooters practiced hitting targets launched from a trap.
The trap flung the clay pigeons into the sky.
05
something, often deceptively attractive, that ensnares, deceives, or causes problems
例
He fell into a financial trap set by the scammers.
Do n't fall into the trap of procrastination.
06
a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
例
The couple rode through the park in a trap.
Traps were once popular for quick city travel.
07
a bunker or hazard on a golf course designed to challenge players
例
His ball landed in the sand trap.
The golfer practiced escaping from traps.
08
口, 顎
a person's mouth
Slang例
Shut your trap before you get in trouble.
トラブルに巻き込まれる前に口を閉じろ。
He stuffed a burger in his trap.
彼はハンバーガーを自分の罠に詰め込んだ。
09
a subgenre of hip hop characterized by 808 bass, snappy snares, dark melodies, and lyrics often focused on street life and drug culture
例
He enjoys listening to trap music.
Trap beats dominate the charts.
to trap
01
罠で捕まえる, 捕獲する
to capture an animal using an object called a trap
Transitive: to trap an animal
例
The wildlife conservation team set up humane traps to catch feral cats and relocate them to safer areas.
野生生物保護チームは、野良猫を捕まえてより安全な地域に移すために人道的なわなを設置しました。
The farmer trapped a raccoon that had been raiding the chicken coop, using a baited cage near the barn.
農家は納屋の近くにおとりを仕掛けた檻を使って、鶏舎を襲っていたアライグマを罠にかけた。
02
罠にかける, 捕らえる
to catch something or someone in a confined or controlled space or situation
Transitive: to trap sb/sth
例
The deceptive scheme was designed to trap unsuspecting victims.
欺瞞的な計画は、疑うことを知らない犠牲者を罠にかけるために設計されました。
As the door slammed shut, she realized she was trapped in the dark room.
ドアがバタンと閉まったとき、彼女は暗い部屋に閉じ込められたことに気づいた。
03
罠にかける, 窮地に追い込む
to put someone in a situation where they feel stuck or uncomfortable
Transitive: to trap sb | to trap sb in a difficult situation
例
The tricky question trapped him in an awkward silence.
その巧妙な質問は、彼を気まずい沈黙に陥れた。
He was trapped in a conversation he could n’t escape.
彼は逃げられない会話に閉じ込められていた。
04
罠にかける, 閉じ込める
to stop or hold something in place, preventing it from moving
Transitive: to trap sth
例
The walls of the canyon trap the sound, echoing loudly.
峡谷の壁が音を閉じ込め、大きく反響します。
The tall trees trap the sunlight, casting shadows on the ground.
背の高い木々は太陽の光を捕らえ、地面に影を落とす。
