to flap
01
はためく, パタパタ動かす
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
例
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
今、物干しロープの洗濯物がそよ風にはためいています。
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
風車の羽根が風の中で安定してはためき、再生可能エネルギーを生成していました。
02
羽ばたく, はためく
(of a bird) to rhythmically move its wings in an upward and downward motion, either during flight or in preparation for taking flight
Transitive: to flap wings
例
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
力強い一押しで、鷲はその雄大な翼をはためかせ、楽々と山の峰の上を舞い上がった。
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
コマドリが枝に止まり、優雅な動きで羽をはためかせる前に周囲を観察しました。
03
慌てる, 過度に心配する
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
例
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
親は、子供が学校に遅れていると気づいたとき、慌て始めました。
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
チームのキャプテンは重要な試合の前に動揺し、選手たちを奮い立たせるために熱意のあるスピーチをした。
04
はためく, パタパタ動かす
to move an object or a part of it up and down or to and fro in a rapid or rhythmic manner
Transitive: to flap sth
例
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
子供は本のページを速くはたはたさせ、親の注意を引こうとした。
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
風がテントの入り口をはためかせ、キャンパーがそれを固定しようとしている間に前後に揺れさせた。
05
バタバタする, 羽ばたく
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
Specialized例
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
彼は波の上でバランスを失うと、腕をばたつかせ始めた。
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
新しいサーファーは、水中でパニックになると必ずバタバタする。
Flap
01
フラップ, 蓋
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
例
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
テントのフラップが開いたままになっていて、涼しい風が入ってきた。
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
彼は封筒のフラップをシールの下に折り込むことで封筒を固定しました。
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
例
The pilot adjusted the flaps before landing.
Lowering the flaps helped reduce the plane's speed.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
例
The surgeon lifted a skin flap to cover the wound.
A small flap of tissue was used in the reconstruction.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
例
The flap of wings filled the air as the pigeons took off.
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
例
Everyone was in a flap before the guests arrived.
She got into a flap over the missing keys.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
例
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
She read the description on the inside flap.
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