手錠 (B1)
English: Handcuffs
カタカナ: ハンドカフス
IPA: /ˈhænd.kʌfs/
Definition
A pair of metal rings joined by a short chain, used for securing a person's wrists together.
意味: 手首を固定するために使われる、短い鎖でつながれた一対の金属製の輪。
Examples / 例文
The detective pulled out a pair of handcuffs before approaching the suspect. — The detective pulled out a pair of handcuffs before approaching the suspect.
The prisoner was led into the courtroom in handcuffs. — The prisoner was led into the courtroom in handcuffs.
He struggled briefly as the officer tried to put the handcuffs on him. — He struggled briefly as the officer tried to put the handcuffs on him.
手錠 in English
English translations of 手錠 (handcuffs):
How to Use Handcuffs
- put handcuffs on (collocation)
- the act of securing someone — "The officer had to put handcuffs on the man to calm him down."
- in handcuffs (prepositional phrase)
- the state of being restrained — "The suspect was taken to the station in handcuffs."
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