yoke (B1)
カタカナ: ヨーク
IPA: /joʊk/
Definition
A wooden bar or frame that is placed over the necks of two animals, such as oxen or horses, enabling them to pull together.
意味: 牛や馬などの2頭の動物の首の上にかぶせられ、それらが一緒に物を引くことを可能にする、木の棒または枠のことです。
Examples / 例文
The farmer harnessed the oxen with a sturdy wooden yoke. — The farmer harnessed the oxen with a sturdy wooden yoke.
The yoke was designed to distribute the weight evenly between the two animals. — The yoke was designed to distribute the weight evenly between the two animals.
Without the yoke, the oxen could not have pulled the heavy cart. — Without the yoke, the oxen could not have pulled the heavy cart.
Yoke の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Yoke:
How to Use Yoke
- under the yoke of (fixed phrase)
- Experiencing oppression or a heavy burden from something or someone. — "She felt she was under the yoke of her demanding boss."
- yoke of oppression (fixed phrase)
- A strong metaphor for severe control or hardship. — "The people fought to break free from the yoke of oppression."
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