Fray
01
乱闘, 騒動
a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people
例
A fray erupted outside the stadium after the match ended.
試合終了後、スタジアムの外で乱闘が勃発した。
Police rushed to break up the fray between rival protest groups.
警察は対立する抗議団体の間の乱闘を鎮めるために駆けつけた。
to fray
01
ほつれる, 擦り切れる
to unravel or become worn at the edges, typically as a result of continuous use or friction
例
The cuffs of his jeans fray from constant rubbing against his shoes.
彼のジーンズの裾は、靴に常に擦れることでほつれる。
Over time, the rope frayed and eventually snapped under the weight of the heavy load.
時間が経つにつれて、ロープはほつれ、ついには重い荷重の重さで切れてしまった。
02
擦り切れる, 苛立つ
to become irritable due to prolonged stress
例
Her patience began to fray after hours of waiting.
何時間も待った後、彼女の忍耐は擦り切れ始めた。
His nerves were fraying under the constant scrutiny.
絶え間ない監視の下で、彼の神経は擦り切れていた。
