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動物 - 動物に関連する動詞

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to graze
[動詞]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

草をはむ, 放牧する

草をはむ, 放牧する

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .羊飼いは群れを丘の斜面で**草を食べさせる**ために導いた。
to hunt
[動詞]

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

狩る, 追う

狩る, 追う

Ex: In the wild , big cats often hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat .野生では、大きな猫は日中の暑さを避けるために夜に**狩り**をすることが多い。
to dive
[動詞]

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

急降下する, ダイブする

急降下する, ダイブする

Ex: The spacecraft re-entered the Earth 's atmosphere and began to dive towards its landing site .宇宙船は地球の大気圏に再突入し、着陸地点に向かって**急降下**し始めた。
to molt
[動詞]

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

脱毛する, 羽が生え変わる

脱毛する, 羽が生え変わる

Ex: The deer molts in the late summer, replacing its old coat with a new one for the colder months.鹿は夏の終わりに**脱毛し**、寒い月々に備えて古い毛皮を新しいものに替えます。
to hibernate
[動詞]

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

冬眠する, 冬を深い眠りで過ごす

冬眠する, 冬を深い眠りで過ごす

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.ジリスの仲間は冬を生き延びるために深い休眠状態に入る巣穴で**冬眠**します。
to migrate
[動詞]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

移動する

移動する

Ex: African elephants migrate in search of water and food .アフリカゾウは水と食料を求めて**移動します**。
to swim
[動詞]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

泳ぐ, 水泳をする

泳ぐ, 水泳をする

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .彼らはプールで**泳ぐ**ことを学んでいます。
to perch
[動詞]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

止まる, とまる

止まる, とまる

Ex: The parrot perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .オウムは彼女の肩に**止まり**、楽しげに鳴いた。
to nuzzle
[動詞]

to root out something with the snout

鼻で掘り出す, 嗅ぎ回って見つける

鼻で掘り出す, 嗅ぎ回って見つける

to hover
[動詞]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

ホバリングする, 空中で静止する

ホバリングする, 空中で静止する

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

飼いならす, 家畜化する

飼いならす, 家畜化する

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility of domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future .一部の科学者は、将来の食料生産のために特定の野生植物を**家畜化**する可能性を探っています。
to feed
[動詞]

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

餌を与える, 食べさせる

餌を与える, 食べさせる

Ex: The calves fed near the barn in the early morning .子牛は早朝に納屋の近くで**餌を食べた**。
to sing
[動詞]

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

歌う, さえずる

歌う, さえずる

Ex: As the evening approached , the nightingales sang softly in the fading light .夜が近づくにつれ、ナイチンゲールは薄れゆく光の中で優しく**歌った**。

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

擬態する,  溶け込む

擬態する, 溶け込む

Ex: Some insects camouflage by mimicking the appearance of twigs or leaves .一部の昆虫は、小枝や葉の外観を模倣して**擬態**します。
to stroke
[動詞]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

撫でる, 手を滑らせる

撫でる, 手を滑らせる

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it .神経質な子猫を落ち着かせるために、獣医は検査しながら優しくその背中を**撫でた**。
to peck
[動詞]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

つつく, くちばしでつつく

つつく, くちばしでつつく

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .キツツキは木の幹をリズミカルに**つついた**。
to stalk
[動詞]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

忍び寄る, 密かに追跡する

忍び寄る, 密かに追跡する

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .狼の群れは鹿の群れを**追跡する**ために動きを調整した。
to sting
[動詞]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

刺す, 噛む

刺す, 噛む

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .刺激されると、サソリは自己防衛の手段として**刺す**でしょう。
to bite
[動詞]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

噛む, 咀嚼する

噛む, 咀嚼する

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .彼は誘惑に抵抗できず、魅力的なチョコレートバーを**噛む**ことに決めた。
to soar
[動詞]

to go higher while flying

高く舞い上がる, 滑空する

高く舞い上がる, 滑空する

Ex: Watching the seagulls soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom .カモメが海の上で楽に**舞い上がる**のを見ることは、いつも平和と自由の感覚をもたらします。
to slither
[動詞]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

滑る, 這う

滑る, 這う

Ex: The frost-covered snake slithered across the icy path .霜で覆われた蛇が氷の道を**滑るように進んだ**。
to chase
[動詞]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

追いかける, 追跡する

追いかける, 追跡する

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .パパラッチは執拗に有名人を**追いかけ**、独占写真を撮ろうとした。
to hop
[動詞]

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

跳ねる,  飛び跳ねる

跳ねる, 飛び跳ねる

Ex: The baby goat discovered its newfound ability to hop and playfully leaped around the barnyard .子ヤギは、新しく見つけた**跳ねる**能力を発見し、楽しそうに納屋の周りを跳び回りました。
to bristle
[動詞]

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

逆立つ, 怒る

逆立つ, 怒る

to buck
[動詞]

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

跳ねる, 後ろ足で立つ

跳ねる, 後ろ足で立つ

Ex: The rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked.馬が突然**はね上がった**とき、騎手は投げ出された。
to spin
[動詞]

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

紡ぐ, 撚る

紡ぐ, 撚る

Ex: Using a traditional hand-spinning technique , they spun hemp fibers .伝統的な手紡ぎ技術を使って、彼らは麻の繊維を**紡いだ**。
to swarm
[動詞]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

群がる, 押し寄せる

群がる, 押し寄せる

Ex: Soldiers swarmed into the town to secure the area .兵士たちがその地域を確保するために町に**押し寄せた**。
to pollinate
[動詞]

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

受粉させる, 受精させる

受粉させる, 受精させる

Ex: Some plants , like corn , are pollinated by the wind , while others , like tomatoes , rely on bees .トウモロコシのような植物は風によって**受粉**されますが、トマトのような他の植物はミツバチに依存しています。
to warble
[動詞]

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

さえずる, 歌う

さえずる, 歌う

to preen
[動詞]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

羽繕いする, 身繕いする

羽繕いする, 身繕いする

to nest
[動詞]

to build a nest or live in it

巣を作る, 巣に住む

巣を作る, 巣に住む

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree .愛し合う鳥のつがいは、木のうろに**巣を作る**ために細心の注意を払って協力しました。
to slough
[動詞]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

脱皮する, 捨てる

脱皮する, 捨てる

to scent
[動詞]

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

嗅ぎつける, 追跡する

嗅ぎつける, 追跡する

Ex: While I was hiking , I witnessed a rabbit scenting the air before darting into the bushes .ハイキング中、私はウサギが茂みに飛び込む前に空気を**嗅ぐ**のを目撃しました。
to scavenge
[動詞]

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

腐肉をあさる, 腐敗した有機物を探して食べる

腐肉をあさる, 腐敗した有機物を探して食べる

to prey on
[動詞]

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

捕食する, 狩る

捕食する, 狩る

Ex: Some snakes prey on eggs , swallowing them whole .一部のヘビは卵を**捕食し**、丸ごと飲み込みます。
to rear
[動詞]

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

後ろ足で立つ, 後ろ足で立ち上がる

後ろ足で立つ, 後ろ足で立ち上がる

Ex: The bear reared, towering over the hikers .クマは**後ろ足で立ち上がり**、ハイカーの上にそびえ立った。
to paw
[動詞]

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

引っ掻く, 掻き回す

引っ掻く, 掻き回す

Ex: Bears pawed the carcass to get at the meat.

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

越冬する, 冬を過ごす

越冬する, 冬を過ごす

to feed on
[動詞]

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

を主食とする, を食べて生きる

を主食とする, を食べて生きる

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .特定の植物は、栄養補給源として昆虫を**食べる**ことで知られています。
to beach
[動詞]

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

浜に打ち上げる, 岸に乗り上げさせる

浜に打ち上げる, 岸に乗り上げさせる

to frisk
[動詞]

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

跳ね回る, はしゃぐ

跳ね回る, はしゃぐ

Ex: Playful monkeys in the treetops would often frisk their tails , signaling their contentment .木のてっぺんにいる遊び好きな猿たちは、しばしばしっぽを**ふりまわして**、彼らの満足を示していました。
to frolic
[動詞]

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

はしゃぐ,  戯れる

はしゃぐ, 戯れる

to ruffle
[動詞]

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

逆立てる, 羽を膨らませる

逆立てる, 羽を膨らませる

to spray
[動詞]

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

噴射する, 散布する

噴射する, 散布する

Ex: The octopus sprayed a cloud of ink to camouflage itself and evade capture by the predator .タコは捕食者に捕まらないようにするため、インクの雲を**噴射**して身を隠した。
to shy
[動詞]

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

驚く, 避ける

驚く, 避ける

Ex: The horse shied from the loud noise , its ears pricked up in alarm .馬は大きな音に**驚き**、耳を警戒して立てた。
to scrabble
[動詞]

to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

引っ掻く, 掻きむしる

引っ掻く, 掻きむしる

to root
[動詞]

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

掘る, 探し回る

掘る, 探し回る

Ex: The animal rooted energetically , scattering leaves and debris everywhere .その動物は力強く**掘り起こし**、葉やがれきをあちこちに散らした。
to burrow
[動詞]

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

掘る, 穴を掘る

掘る, 穴を掘る

Ex: Certain birds , like kingfishers , burrow into riverbanks to create nesting sites .カワセミのような特定の鳥は、巣を作るために川岸に**穴を掘ります**。
to ruminate
[動詞]

to chew food that has been regurgitated from the stomach, as done by certain animals like cows

反芻する, 胃から戻された食物を噛む

反芻する, 胃から戻された食物を噛む

Ex: The herd lay in the field , ruminating under the afternoon sun .群れは野原に横たわり、午後の日差しの下で**反芻していた**。
to gallop
[動詞]

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

ギャロップする

ギャロップする

to trot
[動詞]

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

速歩で進む, トロットする

速歩で進む, トロットする

Ex: The donkey trotted behind the farmer , carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables .ロバは農夫の後ろを**速歩き**で進み、収穫したばかりの野菜を運んでいました。
to browse
[動詞]

to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland

食む, 草をはむ

食む, 草をはむ

Ex: Wild horses browse foliage near the riverbank at dawn .野生の馬は夜明けに川岸近くの葉を**食む**。
to lope
[動詞]

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

駆ける, 跳ねる

駆ける, 跳ねる

to strut
[動詞]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

威張って歩く, 傲慢に歩く

威張って歩く, 傲慢に歩く

Ex: He strutted across the stage , soaking in the applause .彼は舞台を横切り、拍手を味わいながら**気取って歩いた**。
to leap
[動詞]

to jump very high or over a long distance

跳ぶ, 躍る

跳ぶ, 躍る

Ex: In the long jump competition , the athlete leaped with all their might .走り幅跳びの競技で、その選手は全力で**跳んだ**。
to flit
[動詞]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

ひらひら飛ぶ, 軽やかに動き回る

ひらひら飛ぶ, 軽やかに動き回る

Ex: Thoughts flit through his mind as he tries to come up with a solution to the problem at hand.目の前の問題の解決策を考えながら、彼の心には思考が**ひらめく**。
to glide
[動詞]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

滑空する, 滑る

滑空する, 滑る

Ex: The boat glided gently down the river , hardly making a sound .ボートは川を静かに**滑る**ように進み、ほとんど音を立てなかった。
to flutter
[動詞]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

羽ばたく, ひらひらする

羽ばたく, ひらひらする

Ex: The curtains fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .カーテンが開いた窓で**はためき**、新鮮な空気を中に入れた。
to scamper
[動詞]

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

軽やかに走り回る, 速くて遊び心のある動き

軽やかに走り回る, 速くて遊び心のある動き

Ex: The young foxes scampered through the forest , practicing their hunting skills .若いキツネたちは森の中を**駆け回り**、狩りのスキルを練習していました。
to prowl
[動詞]

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

忍び寄る, こっそり動き回る

忍び寄る, こっそり動き回る

to bound
[動詞]

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

跳ねる, 跳ぶ

跳ねる, 跳ぶ

Ex: When released into the open space , the horse bounded with enthusiasm , displaying its freedom .広い空間に放たれた時、その馬は熱狂的に**跳ね回り**、その自由を表現した。
to amble
[動詞]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

ぶらつく, 散歩する

ぶらつく, 散歩する

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .その年配の紳士は地元の公園で**ぶらぶら歩く**のが好きでした。
to swoop
[動詞]

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

急襲する, 襲撃する

急襲する, 襲撃する

Ex: A cybersecurity team swiftly swooped on hackers attempting to breach the networkサイバーセキュリティチームは、ネットワークへの侵入を試みるハッカーに素早く**襲いかかった**。
to waddle
[動詞]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

よたよた歩く, 歩き方がぎこちない

よたよた歩く, 歩き方がぎこちない

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack , she had to waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .重いバックパックのため、彼女は急な丘を**よたよた歩く**必要があり、バランスを保つために小さく注意深いステップを踏みました。
to charge
[動詞]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

突撃する, 攻撃する

突撃する, 攻撃する

Ex: The general ordered his troops to charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .将軍は戦術的優位を得るため、敵の側面に**突撃**するよう部隊に命じた。
to fly
[動詞]

to move or travel through the air

飛ぶ

飛ぶ

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .雲を見てください;飛行機は常にそれらを通って**飛ぶ**必要があります。
to crawl
[動詞]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

這う, 四つん這いで進む

這う, 四つん這いで進む

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass .猫は獲物を追いかけ、その後草の中を静かに**這い**始めました。
to lumber
[動詞]

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

重々しく動く, 困難を伴って進む

重々しく動く, 困難を伴って進む

to swing
[動詞]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

揺れる, 振り子のように動く

揺れる, 振り子のように動く

Ex: The acrobat skillfully swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .曲芸師は巧みにトラピーズを**揺らし**、観客を息をのむような空中スタントで楽しませた。
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