spleen
US /spliːn/
UK /spliːn/
名詞
1.
脾臓
an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells and forming part of the immune system.
例:
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The doctor examined his spleen for any abnormalities.
医師は彼の脾臓に異常がないか検査した。
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A ruptured spleen can be a life-threatening injury.
脾臓破裂は生命を脅かす損傷となる可能性がある。
2.
悪意, 怒り
bad temper; malice.
例:
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He vented his spleen on his subordinates.
彼は部下に怒りをぶちまけた。
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Her words were full of spleen and resentment.
彼女の言葉は悪意と恨みに満ちていた。