to bite
01
噛む, 咀嚼する
to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth
Transitive: to bite sth
Intransitive: to bite | to bite int sth
例
The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.
犬は噛みつく前に唸って侵入者に警告しました。
The toddler cried loudly after accidentally biting his own finger.
幼児は誤って自分の指を噛んだ後、大声で泣きました。
02
噛む, 刺す
to deliver a sting or wound, typically as a means of defense or predation
Transitive: to bite sb/sth
Intransitive
例
The snake can bite quickly when threatened.
蛇は脅かされると素早く噛むことができます。
Mosquitoes bite and leave itchy welts on the skin.
蚊は刺し、皮膚にかゆみを伴う発疹を残します。
03
噛む, 刺す
to inflict a sharp pain or discomfort on someone or something
Transitive: to bite sth | to bite into the skin | to bite at the skin
例
The cold wind seemed to bite my cheeks as I walked outside.
外を歩いていると、冷たい風が私の頬を噛むようでした。
The sharp rock bit into my skin as I slid down the hill.
丘を滑り降りているとき、鋭い岩が肌に食い込んだ。
04
噛む, 切る
to cut or break the surface of something using a sharp object
Transitive: to bite sth
例
The scissors bit the paper, cutting it neatly into two pieces.
はさみが紙を噛み、きれいに二つに切りました。
The blade bit the metal, leaving a shiny mark.
刃が金属を噛み、光沢のある跡を残した。
05
(African American) to plagiarize, copy, or imitate someone's style, moves, or work
Slang例
He 's always biting my dance moves.
Do n't bite my lyrics for your song.
Bite
01
咬傷, 刺し傷
a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal
例
The dog bite on his leg required immediate medical attention.
犬の噛み傷は、すぐに医療処置が必要でした。
She had a bite mark on her arm from a stray cat.
彼女の腕には野良猫の噛み跡があった。
02
一口, かじり
a small amount of food that is taken into the mouth at one time, often to chew or swallow
例
She took a bite of the apple and savored its sweetness.
彼女はリンゴを一口(ひとくち)食べ、その甘さを味わった。
He offered me a bite of his sandwich to taste the new flavor.
彼は新しい味を味わうために、サンドイッチの一口を私にくれました。
2.1
軽食, 一口
a light, informal meal or snack, often eaten quickly
例
We stopped at a café for a quick bite before continuing our road trip.
私たちはロードトリップを続ける前に、カフェで簡単な軽食をとるために立ち寄りました。
She grabbed a bite at the food truck between meetings.
彼女は会議の合間にフードトラックで軽食をとった。
03
噛み傷, 一口
the act of grabbing or tearing into something using one's teeth and jaws
04
一口, 部分
a portion removed from the whole
05
噛みつき, 辛味
the intense taste experience of food, particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor
例
The chili had a fiery bite that lingered on the taste buds.
そのチリは、味蕾に長く残る燃えるような一口を持っていた。
The aged cheese offered a complex bite, combining nuttiness with a sharp tang.
熟成チーズは、ナッツのような風味と鋭い酸味を組み合わせた複雑な味わいを提供しました。
06
辛辣さ, 痛烈さ
a sharp, cutting, or caustic quality in speech, writing, or tone
例
Her words had a bite to them, leaving everyone stunned by their harshness.
彼女の言葉には鋭さがあり、その厳しさに誰もが驚いた。
The critic 's review had a bite that made the author rethink their work.
批評家のレビューには、著者が自分の作品を再考させるような鋭さがあった。
07
バイト, キャッチ
(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
08
咬傷, 刺し傷
a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
