めまい (C1)
English: Vertigo
カタカナ: ヴァーティゴ
IPA: /ˈvɜːrtɪɡoʊ/
Definition
A sensation of spinning or whirling that causes a loss of balance, often triggered by looking down from a high place.
意味: 自分や周囲が回転しているように感じる感覚で、平衡感覚を失うこと。高い場所から下を見たときに引き起こされることが多い。
Examples / 例文
The pilot experienced severe vertigo while performing complex maneuvers in the clouds. — The pilot experienced severe vertigo while performing complex maneuvers in the clouds.
She had to abandon her climb because her vertigo made it impossible to stand on the narrow ledge. — She had to abandon her climb because her vertigo made it impossible to stand on the narrow ledge.
めまい in English
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