rusty (B1)
カタカナ: ラスティ
IPA: /ˈrʌsti/
Definition
Covered with a reddish-brown coating of iron oxide, typically caused by exposure to moisture and air. Also used metaphorically to describe skills that have become less sharp due to a lack of practice.
意味: 湿気や空気にさらされた結果、赤茶色の酸化鉄（錆）に覆われている状態。比喩的に、練習不足でスキルが鈍っている状態も指します。
Examples / 例文
The old garden gate was covered in rusty patches. — The old garden gate was covered in rusty patches.
My French is a bit rusty after not speaking it for years. — My French is a bit rusty after not speaking it for years.
Rusty の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Rusty:
How to Use Rusty
- rusty at (prepositional phrase)
- Lacking skill or proficiency in a particular activity due to disuse. — "I'm a bit rusty at playing chess after a long break."
- get rusty (phrasal verb)
- To become less skilled or proficient due to lack of practice. — "If you don't practice your guitar regularly, you'll get rusty."
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