lend

US /lend/

UK /lend/

貸す

to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting that they will give it back to you

•

Can you lend me your pen for a moment?

ペンを少し貸してもらえますか？

•

The bank refused to lend him any more money.

銀行は彼にこれ以上お金を貸すことを拒否した。

与える, 添える

to contribute or add (a quality or characteristic) to something

•

The candles lent a romantic atmosphere to the room.

キャンドルが部屋にロマンチックな雰囲気を添えた。

•

His experience will lend weight to our argument.

彼の経験は私たちの議論に重みを与えるだろう。