Cuff
01
カフス, 折り返し
the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back
例
He rolled up the cuffs of his shirt before starting the manual labor, ensuring they would n't get in the way.
彼は手作業を始める前にシャツのカフスを捲り上げ、邪魔にならないようにした。
The elegant dress shirt featured French cuffs, which he adorned with a pair of gold cufflinks.
エレガントなドレスシャツにはフレンチカフが特徴で、彼はそれを一組の金のカフリンクで飾りました。
02
a metal shackle that encircles the wrist and can be locked, typically used in pairs
例
The suspect was placed in cuffs by the officer.
Police used steel cuffs to restrain the prisoner.
to cuff
01
手錠をかける, 手錠をはめる
to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control
Transitive: to cuff sb
例
The police officer decided to cuff the suspect to ensure safety during the arrest.
警察官は、逮捕中の安全を確保するために容疑者を手錠で拘束することを決めました。
Officers may cuff a suspect during the booking process at the police station.
警察署での記録過程で、警官は容疑者を手錠で拘束することがあります。
02
軽く叩く, 遊びで打つ
to strike someone lightly or playfully with an open hand
Transitive: to cuff a person or body part
例
He cuffed his friend on the back of the head after the prank was revealed.
彼はいたずらがばれた後、友達の後頭部を軽く叩いた。
The coach cuffed the player on the shoulder to show his approval of the great play.
コーチは素晴らしいプレーに対する承認を示すために、選手の肩を軽く叩いた。
