Court
01
裁判所, 法廷
the place in which legal proceedings are conducted
例
In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes.
家庭裁判所では、裁判官が離婚、子供の監護権、家庭内暴力の争いなどの問題を扱います。
As a witness in the trial, Sarah was required to testify under oath and answer questions posed by the attorneys in the court.
裁判の証人として、サラは宣誓の下で証言し、法廷で弁護士から質問に答える必要がありました。
1.1
法廷, 裁判所
the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury
例
The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony.
裁判所は証人の証言を注意深く聞いた。
The judge asked the court to maintain order during the proceedings.
裁判官は、手続き中に秩序を維持するよう裁判所に求めた。
02
宮廷, 裁判所
the sovereign and their appointed advisers who form the governing body of a state
例
The king and his court met to discuss the new policies.
王とその宮廷は新しい政策について話し合うために会合した。
She was granted an audience with the royal court to present her petition.
彼女は請願を提出するために王室の宮廷との謁見を許可された。
03
コート, 競技場
an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.
例
The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game.
選手たちは試合前にバスケットボールコートでウォーミングアップをした。
She reserved a tennis court for her lesson tomorrow.
彼女は明日のレッスンのためにテニスコートを予約しました。
04
礼儀, 敬意
an expression of respectful deference or honor
例
The audience showed court by standing as the speaker entered the room.
聴衆は、スピーカーが部屋に入ったときに立ち上がって敬意を示しました。
In ancient times, displaying court to the emperor was a crucial part of protocol.
古代では、皇帝に敬意を示すことは儀式の重要な部分でした。
05
中庭, コート
an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house
例
The grand manor boasted a beautiful inner court, adorned with lush greenery and elegant stone pathways, providing a serene retreat for its residents.
その壮大なマナーハウスは美しい中庭を誇り、緑豊かな植物と優雅な石の小道で飾られ、住人に静かな隠れ家を提供していました。
In the heart of the ancient castle, the inner court served as a gathering place for nobles and courtiers, its towering walls echoing with tales of bygone eras.
古代の城の中心部では、内側の中庭が貴族や廷臣たちの集まる場所として機能し、そのそびえ立つ壁は過ぎ去った時代の物語を響かせていた。
06
a lodging establishment for motorists, providing direct access from rooms to parking
例
They stayed at a roadside court during their road trip.
The motel-style court had easy parking outside each room.
07
the official residence of a sovereign, monarch, or noble
例
The king received ambassadors at his court.
Life at the royal court involved strict etiquette.
08
a tribunal or judicial body presided over by a judge or magistrate, administering justice according to law
例
The case was brought before a federal court.
Evidence was submitted to the court for review.
09
the family, attendants, and household of a sovereign or noble
例
The princess was well known throughout the royal court.
Artists and poets were patronized by the court.
10
中庭, 通路
a narrow passage or enclosed area often found between buildings or alongside them in urban settings
例
The alley behind the main street led to a small court where residents often gathered to chat.
メインストリートの裏にある路地は、住民がよく集まっておしゃべりをする小さな中庭に通じていました。
We parked our bicycles in the court beside the library before heading inside to return our books.
私たちは本を返すために中に入る前に、自転車を図書館の横の中庭に駐輪しました。
to court
01
求愛する, 口説く
to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship
Transitive: to court sb
例
In the Victorian era, gentlemen would traditionally court ladies with flowers and polite gestures.
ビクトリア朝時代には、紳士は伝統的に花と礼儀正しいジェスチャーで女性に求愛しました。
He decided to court her by writing heartfelt letters expressing his feelings.
彼は自分の気持ちを表現した心のこもった手紙を書いて彼女を口説くことに決めた。
02
求愛する, 取り入る
to show interest or affection toward someone in order to gain their approval or favors
Transitive: to court sb/sth
例
He spent months courting potential investors to secure funding for his business.
彼は自分のビジネスの資金を確保するために、数か月をかけて潜在的な投資家を口説いた。
The politician courted voters by attending local events and listening to their concerns.
その政治家は地元のイベントに参加し、有権者の懸念に耳を傾けることで、有権者を取り込もうとした。
03
求愛する, 交際する
to participate in a series of social interactions or activities with the goal of building a relationship that may lead to marriage
Intransitive
例
They courted for two years before finally getting engaged.
彼らは最終的に婚約する前に2年間交際しました。
In the past, people often courted for a long time before deciding to marry.
昔、人々は結婚を決める前に長い間求愛することがよくありました。
