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bolt

他動詞自動詞[C/U] 両方

複数形: bolts過去形: bolted過去分詞: bolted現在分詞: bolting

The word evokes a sudden, explosive release of energy. Whether it is a horse fleeing or a flash of lightning, there is a sense of instantaneous, uncontrollable speed. It suggests a sharp break from a previous state of stillness or stability.

Countable when referring to individual hardware items or flashes of lightning. Uncountable when referring to the action of bolting a door.

意味

他動詞

[something]

To fasten or secure something with a metal pin.

"The contractor bolted the beams to the foundation."

自動詞

[someone]

To suddenly run away in fear or excitement.

"The horse bolted when the gun went off."

他動詞

[something]

To eat food very quickly without chewing.

"The hungry child bolted his breakfast."

名詞

A sliding metal bar used to lock a door.

"He slid the bolt into place to secure the entrance."

名詞

A flash of lightning.

"A sudden bolt of lightning struck the old oak tree."

名詞

A threaded metal pin used with a nut.

"I need a ten millimeter bolt to fix the chair."