to tread
01
踏む, 踏みつける
to step on or crush something with the feet, often implying a forceful or heavy action
Transitive: to tread on sth
例
The muddy boots tread on the freshly planted flowers, leaving imprints in the garden.
泥だらけのブーツが新しく植えられた花を踏みつけ、庭に足跡を残した。
02
歩く, 進む
to move along a path, surface, or area by taking steps
Intransitive: to tread somewhere
例
The hikers tread along the mountain trail, enjoying the breathtaking views.
ハイカーたちは山道を進み、息をのむような景色を楽しんでいます。
03
抑圧する, 踏みにじる
to suppress or control with force, as if trampling down opposition or resistance
Transitive: to tread sth
例
The authoritarian regime sought to tread any dissent, silencing opposing voices.
権威主義体制は、反対意見を踏みにじり、反対の声を沈黙させようとした。
04
交尾する, 受精させる
(of a male bird) to engage in the mating process
Transitive: to tread a female bird
例
The male rooster treads the hen to fertilize her eggs, ensuring the continuation of their species.
雄鶏は雌鶏に乗って卵を受精させ、種の存続を保証します。
Tread
01
一歩, 足取り
a step in walking or running
02
段, 踏み面
the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on
03
トレッド, 靴底
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
04
トレッド, タイヤのパターン
the part of a tire that comes into contact with the road, featuring patterns for grip
例
She checked the tread depth before the road trip.
彼女はロードトリップの前にトレッドの深さをチェックしました。
