ペダリング
解説 Definition
pedaling は pedal（ペダルをこぐ）の動名詞・現在分詞です。名詞としては、自転車などでペダルをこぐ動作やその技術を指します。
Pedaling is the action or technique of repeatedly pushing bicycle pedals, or similar controls, with the feet. As a participle, it can also describe someone who is currently operating pedals in this way.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
pedal「ペダルをこぐ」に -ing を付けた動名詞・現在分詞で、米語では pedaling、英語では pedalling とも綴ります。原形末尾の l は米語では重ねず、発音は /ˈpedəlɪŋ/。smooth pedaling「滑らかなペダリング」のように、自転車を効率よくこぐ動作や技術として覚えます。
Start with the base verb pedal, meaning to operate a bicycle or machine by pushing its pedals, and add -ing. In American spelling, the usual form is pedaling with one l; British spelling commonly uses pedalling with two. The pronunciation keeps the unstressed middle syllable of pedal: /ˈpedəlɪŋ/. Picture a cyclist making smooth, even circles with the feet. This image fits common combinations such as smooth pedaling, efficient pedaling, and pedaling faster. As a noun it names the action or technique; as a participle it describes an action in progress.
例文
Smooth pedaling helps the cyclist save energy.
なめらかなペダリングは、サイクリストの体力の節約に役立ちます。
Her pedaling became faster on the flat road.
平らな道で、彼女のペダリングは速くなりました。
The coach watched his pedaling during the practice ride.
コーチは練習走行中の彼のペダリングを見ていました。
pedaling の類義語・関連語
pedaling の語源・成り立ち Etymology
pedaling は pedal「ペダルを踏む」＋ -ing で、「こぐ動作」そのものを表す。pedal はフランス語 pédale を経て、ラテン語 pes / ped-「足」に由来し、pedestrian などと同根なので、「足で進める動き」だと納得しやすい。
Pedaling is formed from pedal plus the suffix -ing. Pedal came into English through French pédale and ultimately derives from Latin pedalis, “of the foot,” based on pes, with the stem ped-, “foot.” The same Latin element appears in pedestrian. The spelling pedaling is standard in American English, while pedalling is common in British English; both represent the same formation and meaning.
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