pouncing
意味一覧 (2件)
飛びかかる
解説 Definition
pouncing は、猫やヒョウなどが獲物や相手に狙いを定め、急に跳んで襲いかかる動作を表します。単に跳ぶのではなく、捕まえる・攻撃する意図と素早さ、突然さが含まれます。スポーツや遊びでボールへ飛びかかる場面にも使えます。
Pouncing describes the action of suddenly jumping toward a target in order to catch, attack, or grab it. It is often used for animals such as cats or leopards that move quickly after carefully watching their prey. The word suggests speed, surprise, and a clear purpose, not just the simple act of jumping. It can also be used for people or in sports when someone quickly throws themselves at a ball or another target.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
pouncing は pounce の -ing 形で、基本は「狙った相手に急に飛びかかっている」動き。jump は単に跳ぶ、leap は大きく跳ぶこともありますが、pounce は target があり、on や at と結びついて攻撃・捕獲の感じが出ます。cat pouncing on a mouse のように、低く構えて一気に動く場面で覚えるとよいです。「飛びつく」という別義より、ここでは動物や人が物理的に襲いかかる像に集中します。
Think of pouncing as the -ing form of pounce: someone or something is in the middle of suddenly jumping at a target. Unlike jump, which can be any kind of jump, pounce usually has a target and often goes with on or at. A good picture is a cat crouching low and then pouncing on a mouse in one quick movement. Focus on that attacking or catching image when you remember the word.
例文
The cat was pouncing on the mouse before it could run away.
その猫はネズミが逃げる前に飛びかかっていた。
The leopard came out of the grass, pouncing at its prey with amazing speed.
そのヒョウは草むらから現れ、驚くほどの速さで獲物に飛びかかった。
The goalkeeper saved the shot by pouncing on the loose ball near the goal line.
ゴールキーパーはゴールライン近くのこぼれ球に飛びかかって、シュートを防いだ。
飛びつく
(意味 2)解説 Definition
獲物や対象に急速に飛びかかる、または飛び移る動作。捕食動物が狩猟するときの急速な動きを表す。
Pouncing means jumping or moving quickly toward someone or something, often suddenly. It can describe an animal attacking, or a person acting at the right moment very fast. The word suggests speed, surprise, and strong intention.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
pouncing は pounce「狙いを定めて急に飛びつく」の -ing 形です。猫が獲物をじっと見てから一気に跳ぶイメージで、単なる jump よりも、対象を逃さず取る素早さが含まれます。pounce on an opportunity のように、人が好機や提案にすぐ反応して食いつく場面にも使えます。on と結びつき、「待っていた瞬間をすぐつかむ」と覚えると便利です。
Picture a cat watching carefully and then jumping suddenly at a target. That is pounce: not just jump, but jump quickly toward something. In pounce on an opportunity, the idea becomes quick action when a good chance appears.
例文
The cat was caught pouncing on the mouse from under the furniture.
その猫は家具の下からネズミに飛びかかるのが見られた。
The leopard moved stealthily before pouncing on its prey.
そのヒョウは獲物に飛びかかる前に、ステルスで動いていた。
The dog pounced at the frisbee in the yard.
その犬は庭でフリスビーに飛びかかった。
pouncing の語源・成り立ち Etymology
pouncing は pounce の現在分詞。pounce は中英語で「猛禽の爪」を指した語に由来し、爪で急につかむ像から「飛びかかる」意味へ広がりました。
Pouncing is the present participle of pounce. The word pounce comes from a Middle English word that referred to the claw of a bird of prey. From the image of seizing with claws, it developed the meaning of jumping suddenly to catch or attack.
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