ripple
US /ˈrɪp.əl/
UK /ˈrɪp.əl/
名詞
1.
波紋, さざ波
a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by an object dropping into it or by a slight breeze
例:
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A stone thrown into the pond created a series of ripples.
池に投げ込まれた石が連続した波紋を作った。
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The gentle breeze caused tiny ripples on the lake's surface.
穏やかなそよ風が湖面に小さなさざ波を立てた。
2.
波紋, 波及効果
a feeling or effect that spreads through someone or something
例:
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The news of the promotion sent a ripple of excitement through the office.
昇進のニュースはオフィス中に興奮の波紋を広げた。
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His decision had a far-reaching ripple effect on the entire company.
彼の決定は会社全体に広範な波及効果をもたらした。
動詞
1.
波立つ, さざ波を立てる
to form or cause to form small waves on the surface of water
例:
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The wind began to ripple the surface of the pond.
風が池の表面を波立たせ始めた。
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Her laughter caused the water in her glass to ripple slightly.
彼女の笑い声でグラスの中の水がわずかに波打った。
2.
波及する, 広がる
to spread outwards through a group of people or things as a wave or series of waves
例:
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A murmur of approval rippled through the crowd.
承認のざわめきが群衆に波及した。
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The laughter rippled through the audience.
笑い声が聴衆に波及した。
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