rust
US /rʌst/
UK /rʌst/
名詞
1.
錆
a reddish-brown flaky coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture
例:
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The old car was covered in rust.
古い車は錆で覆われていた。
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We need to remove the rust from the metal gate.
金属製の門から錆を取り除く必要がある。
2.
さび病
a fungal disease of plants, characterized by reddish-brown spots on the leaves and stems
例:
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The wheat crop was affected by rust.
小麦の収穫はさび病の影響を受けた。
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Gardeners often use fungicides to combat plant rust.
庭師は植物のさび病と戦うために殺菌剤をよく使う。
動詞
1.
錆びる
to become coated with rust
例:
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If you leave metal outside, it will eventually rust.
金属を外に放置すると、最終的に錆びるだろう。
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The old bicycle had started to rust in several places.
古い自転車はいくつかの場所で錆び始めていた。
2.
衰える, 鈍る
to deteriorate through disuse or inactivity
例:
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His skills began to rust after he stopped practicing.
練習をやめた後、彼のスキルは衰え始めた。
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Don't let your mind rust; keep learning new things.
心を錆びさせないでください。新しいことを学び続けてください。