Flock
01
群れ, グループ
a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together
例
With a flutter of wings, the flock of sparrows descended upon the bird feeder, chirping excitedly as they feasted.
羽ばたきと共に、スズメの群れが餌箱に降り立ち、興奮しながらさえずりながら食事を楽しんだ。
As the sun set, the flock of flamingos congregated at the water's edge, their vibrant plumage casting a pink hue over the marsh.
日が沈むと、フラミンゴの群れが水辺に集まり、その鮮やかな羽が湿地にピンクの色合いを投げかけました。
02
a group of sheep, goats, or other domesticated herd animals kept together
例
The shepherd guided his flock across the hills.
A flock of goats grazed on the mountainside.
03
a crowd of people, especially sharing a common characteristic or purpose
例
A flock of tourists gathered around the famous statue.
The festival was attended by a flock of art enthusiasts.
04
the members of a religious congregation under the care of a pastor
例
The pastor guided his flock through the difficult times.
Members of the flock attended every Sunday service.
to flock
01
集まる, 押し寄せる
to gather in a group
Intransitive: to flock somewhere
例
The tourists began to flock around the famous monument for photos.
観光客は写真を撮るために有名な記念碑の周りに群がり始めました。
As the news spread, people started to flock to the newly opened store.
ニュースが広まるにつれ、人々は新しくオープンした店に群がり始めた。
02
群がる, 集まる
(of birds) to gather or assemble together in a group
Intransitive
例
The birds flocked together as the sun began to set.
太陽が沈み始めると、鳥たちが群がりました。
A large group of seagulls flocked around the fishing boats, hoping for scraps.
漁船の周りに多くのカモメが群がり、残り物を期待していました。
