Branch
01
支店, 支社
a store, office, etc. that belongs to a larger business, organization, etc. and is representing it in a certain area
例
The bank opened a new branch in the city center to better serve its growing customer base.
銀行は成長する顧客基盤により良くサービスを提供するために、都市の中心部に新しい支店を開設しました。
The clothing retailer has several branches across the country, each offering a wide selection of fashion items.
衣料品小売業者は国内にいくつかの支店を持ち、それぞれが幅広いファッションアイテムを提供しています。
02
枝
a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow
例
The children climbed the sturdy branch of the oak tree, enjoying the view from high up.
子供たちはオークの木の頑丈な枝に登り、高いところからの景色を楽しんだ。
She carefully pruned the overgrown branches to maintain the tree ’s shape and health.
彼女は木の形と健康を維持するために、茂りすぎた枝を注意深く剪定しました。
03
枝, 家系
a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors
例
The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family, some of whom had n't seen each other in decades.
再会は、拡大家族のすべての枝を集め、そのうちのいくつかは数十年間会っていませんでした。
The Smith family has a long lineage, with each branch tracing back to a common ancestor who immigrated in the 1800s.
スミス家は長い家系を持ち、各分家は1800年代に移民した共通の祖先に遡ります。
04
an extension or projection resembling an arm in shape or function
例
The sculpture 's branches gave it a human-like form.
Coral reefs extend branches into the clear water.
05
分流, 支流
a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part
例
The canoe drifted down a quiet branch of the river, away from the bustling main channel.
カヌーは賑やかな本流から離れて、川の静かな支流を下って流れた。
The fishermen preferred the branch of the river, where the water was calmer and teemed with fish.
漁師たちは、水がより穏やかで魚が豊富な川の支流を好んだ。
06
a result or offshoot arising naturally from an existing development or source
例
The new division is a branch of the parent company.
The branch of research grew from earlier discoveries.
07
枝道, 分岐
a secondary or lesser-used road or path that diverges from a main road or path
例
We took a left turn onto a narrow branch off the highway, leading us to a scenic route through the mountains.
私たちは高速道路から狭い支線に左折し、山々を通る風光明媚なルートへと進みました。
The hiking trail splits into several branches, each leading to different parts of the forest.
ハイキングトレイルはいくつかの枝に分かれ、それぞれが森の異なる部分へと続いています。
08
枝, 部門
a subdivision of a larger system or concept
例
Mathematics has many branches, including algebra and geometry.
数学には代数や幾何学を含む多くの分野があります。
She specializes in the branch of biology that studies marine life.
彼女は海洋生物を研究する生物学の分野を専門としています。
to branch
01
分岐する, 枝分かれする
to divide into two or more separate paths or divisions
Intransitive
例
The river branched into two smaller streams as it flowed through the valley.
川は谷間を流れるうちに二つの小さな流れに分岐した。
The hiking trail branched, giving hikers different route choices.
ハイキングコースが分岐し、ハイカーに異なるルートの選択肢を与えた。
02
枝分かれする, 枝を伸ばす
to grow or extend new branches from the main trunk or stem of a tree or plant
Intransitive
例
In spring, the apple tree begins to branch, producing delicate blossoms that will eventually yield fruit.
春になると、リンゴの木は枝分かれし始め、最終的には果実を実らせる繊細な花を咲かせます。
After the storm, the damaged tree began to branch again, sprouting new growth from its remaining limbs.
嵐の後、傷ついた木は再び枝分かれし始め、残った枝から新しい成長を芽吹かせた。
語彙ツリー
branchial
branchless
branchlet
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