jugular
US /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/
1.
頸静脈, ジュグラー
any of several large veins in the neck, especially one of two (external and internal) on each side, that drain blood from the head and face and convey it to the heart via the superior vena cava.
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The doctor carefully examined the patient's jugular vein.
医師は患者の頸静脈を注意深く調べた。
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A deep cut to the jugular can be fatal.
頸静脈への深い切り傷は致命的となる可能性がある。
1.
頸部の, 頸静脈の
of or relating to the jugular vein or neck
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The boxer aimed for a jugular blow, hoping to end the fight quickly.
ボクサーは試合を早く終わらせるために、頸動脈への一撃を狙った。
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He felt a sharp pain in his jugular region.
彼は頸部に鋭い痛みを感じた。
2.
弱点, 致命的な
of a remark or action) directed at a person's most vulnerable point
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His opponent went straight for the jugular with a personal attack.
彼の対戦相手は個人的な攻撃で直接弱点を突いた。
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The lawyer's cross-examination aimed for the jugular of the witness's credibility.
弁護士の反対尋問は、証人の信頼性の弱点を狙ったものだった。