用法パターン:
a strap on/for [something]
The strap on my backpack broke on the way to work.
Munkába menet elszakadt a hátizsákom pántja.
She tightened the watch strap so it wouldn’t slip off her wrist.
Meghúzta az óraszíjat, hogy ne csússzon le a csuklójáról.
He pulled the camera up by its neck strap.
The dress kept falling down because one of the straps was too loose.
Make sure the helmet strap is fastened before you start riding.
学習者向け例文
The bag has a long strap.
A táskának hosszú pántja van.
She puts the strap over her shoulder.
A vállára veszi a pántot.
His watch strap is made of leather.
The strap on my shoe is broken.
Please fix the strap on this camera.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse "strap" and "belt". A belt is usually worn around the waist, while a strap is any narrow band used to hold, support, or carry something, such as on bags, shoes, watches, or bras.
意味
narrow band for fastening/carrying
コロケーション
shoulder strap
|bag strap
|bra strap
|watch strap
|guitar strap
|adjustable strap
類義語
band (A general term for a strip of material; not always used specifically for carrying or fastening like a strap.)
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belt (Usually goes around the waist; similar shape but more specific use than a general strap.)
対義語
handle (A part used to hold or carry something with the hand, contrasting with a strap that usually hangs or goes over a body part.)
テーマ
daily life
|clothing
|objects
|daily_life
定義
A long, thin piece of strong material that holds, supports, or carries something, like on a bag, watch, or bra.
A long, narrow piece of strong material such as leather, fabric, or plastic, used to fasten, support, or carry something, especially on clothing, bags, or equipment.
用法パターン:
to strap [something] to/onto [something]; to strap [something] in
Please strap the suitcase to the roof rack so it doesn’t slide off.
Kérlek, szíjazd le a bőröndöt a tetőcsomagtartóra, hogy ne csússzon le.
Make sure you strap the baby into the car seat correctly.
Ügyelj rá, hogy helyesen kösd be a babát az autós gyerekülésbe.
He strapped his helmet on before getting on the motorcycle.
They strapped the kayaks together so they would not drift apart.
The nurse carefully strapped the monitor to the patient’s arm.
学習者向け例文
Please strap your seat belt before we drive.
Kérlek, csatold be a biztonsági övedet, mielőtt elindulunk.
She straps her bike to the car.
Szíjjal rögzíti a biciklijét az autóhoz.
The father straps the baby into the stroller.
He strapped the boxes together with a long strap.
I strap my helmet on every time I ride.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes say *"tie with a strap"* instead of "strap" as a verb. Use "strap" directly, for example, "Strap the bag to the bike," not *"Tie the bag with a strap to the bike."*
意味
fasten or secure with straps
コロケーション
strap a child in
|strap the boxes together
|strap the luggage to
|strap on a helmet
|strap into a seat
|securely strapped in
類義語
fasten (A broad, general verb; "strap" specifically involves using straps as the fastening method.)
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secure (Focuses on making something safe or fixed; "strap" specifies how it is secured.)
対義語
unstrap (Means to remove straps or undo what has been strapped, the direct opposite action.)
テーマ
daily life
|travel
|safety
|daily_life
|work
定義
To hold or fix something in place by using a strap.
To fasten, hold, or secure something by using one or more straps.
用法パターン:
be strapped for [money/time/resources]
I’d love to go on vacation, but I’m really strapped for cash this year.
Szívesen elmennék nyaralni, de idén nagyon pénzszűkében vagyok.
We’re a bit strapped for time, so let’s keep the meeting short.
Kicsit időszűkében vagyunk, ezért tartsuk rövidre a megbeszélést.
The school is strapped for resources and can’t afford new computers.
Many families are financially strapped after the recent rent increases.
I’m too strapped for money to eat out this week.
学習者向け例文
I am strapped for cash this month.
Ebben a hónapban pénzszűkében vagyok.
Sorry, I am strapped for time today.
Sajnálom, ma időszűkében vagyok.
Our company is strapped for money right now.
They are strapped for workers during the holiday season.
She is strapped for time and cannot meet you.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes say *"strapped of money"* instead of "strapped for money". Always use the preposition "for" in this phrase: "strapped for cash", "strapped for time", etc.
意味
short of money or resources
コロケーション
strapped for cash
|strapped for money
|strapped for time
|pretty strapped right now
|financially strapped
|badly strapped
類義語
broke (Informal and mainly about money; "strapped" is often slightly less strong and can also refer to time or other resources.)
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short (Used in phrases like "short on cash"; similar idea but less idiomatic than "strapped for".)
対義語
flush (Informal for having plenty of money, the opposite of being strapped for cash.)
テーマ
money
|time
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
定義
Not having enough money, time, or something else you need, often said as "strapped for money" or "strapped for time".
Having very little or not enough money or another needed resource, usually used in the phrase "strapped for" something.
用法パターン:
carry a strap; pull out a strap
The lyrics talk about keeping a strap for protection.
A dalszövegben arról van szó, hogy valaki önvédelemből stukkert tart magánál.
He got caught with a strap in his backpack.
Elkapták, mert egy stukker volt a hátizsákjában.
They say he never goes anywhere without his strap.
The officer reported that the suspect dropped a strap while running away.
In that neighborhood, a lot of people feel they need to carry a strap.
学習者向け例文
In some rap songs, a strap means a gun.
Egyes rapdalokban a strap szó fegyvert jelent.
The police found a strap under the seat.
A rendőrök találtak egy stukkert az ülés alatt.
He was arrested for carrying a strap without a license.
The movie shows a man with a strap in his jacket.
They were afraid because he had a strap.
よくある間違い:
Learners may wrongly think this meaning is related to regular straps like bag straps. In slang, "strap" here is not about belts or bands; it directly means a gun, especially in street or hip-hop contexts.
コロケーション
carry a strap
|pull the strap
|grab the strap
|packin’ a strap
|keep a strap on you
|with a strap in his belt
類義語
piece (Slang for a gun; similar tone and context, often used in crime or hip-hop language.)
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handgun (Neutral, technical term; not slang and less associated with street context.)
対義語
unarmed (Describes having no weapons at all, contrasting with carrying a strap.)
テーマ
crime
|violence
|slang
|law
|daily_life
定義
Slang: a gun that someone carries, usually a small one like a pistol.
Slang: a gun, especially a handgun carried on the body.
用法パターン:
be strapped; be strapped with [a gun]
He never goes out at night unless he’s strapped.
Éjszaka sosem megy ki, hacsak nincs nála fegyver.
The character in the show is always strapped, even at home.
A sorozatbeli szereplőnél mindig van fegyver, még otthon is.
They warned us that some of the guys might be strapped.
In the song, she says she’s strapped because she doesn’t feel safe.
The security footage shows him clearly strapped as he walks into the club.
学習者向け例文
In this movie, many people are strapped.
Ebben a filmben sok embernél van fegyver.
He was scared, so he went out strapped.
Félt, ezért fegyverrel ment ki.
The rapper says he stays strapped in his city.
They were not surprised that he was strapped.
The police did not know that he was strapped.
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this slang meaning with being tied up by straps. In slang, "strapped" almost always means carrying a gun, not being physically tied or fastened.
意味
slang: armed with a gun
コロケーション
be strapped
|stay strapped
|strapped with a Glock
|always strapped
|rolled up strapped
|keep him strapped
類義語
armed (Neutral/official word; can refer to any weapon, not just a gun, and is less slangy than "strapped".)
対義語
unarmed (Means not carrying any weapons, the opposite of being strapped.)
テーマ
crime
|violence
|slang
|law
|daily_life
定義
Slang: to be carrying a gun on your body.
Slang: carrying a gun, usually a handgun, often used in the phrase "be strapped".
用法パターン:
the strap; hit [someone] with the strap
In the old days, some teachers used a leather strap to punish students.
Régen néhány tanár bőrszíjjal büntette a diákokat.
He remembered the sting of the strap from his childhood.
Gyerekkorából még emlékezett a szíj csípésére.
The school officially banned the use of the strap decades ago.
Stories of the strap still frighten many older alumni.
The judge called the use of the strap a form of abuse.
学習者向け例文
Long ago, some parents hit children with a strap.
Régen egyes szülők szíjjal verték a gyerekeiket.
The boy was afraid of the leather strap.
A fiú félt a bőrszíjtól.
The teacher used a strap to punish students.
Now, most people think using a strap is wrong.
The strap left marks on his arm.
意味
leather strip used for punishment
コロケーション
the leather strap
|threaten with the strap
|take the strap
|beat him with a strap
|use the strap on
|raise the strap
類義語
whip (A more general word for a flexible hitting tool; a strap is usually shorter, flatter, and made of thick leather.)
対義語
reward (Conceptually opposite to punishment with a strap, although not the same word type.)
テーマ
violence
|discipline
|history
|law
|education
定義
A thick, heavy leather strap used to hit a person as punishment.
A thick strip of leather or similar material used to hit someone, especially as a form of punishment.
用法パターン:
strap [someone] for [doing something]
He said his father used to strap him for the smallest mistakes.
Azt mondta, hogy az apja a legkisebb hibákért is szíjjal verte.
Teachers were once allowed to strap students who misbehaved.
Régen a tanárok szíjjal verhették meg a rendetlenkedő diákokat.
Parents who strap their children can now face legal consequences.
She vowed never to strap her kids, no matter how angry she felt.
The documentary showed how often children were strapped in the past.
学習者向け例文
Long ago, some parents strapped their children.
Régen egyes szülők szíjjal verték a gyerekeiket.
The teacher strapped the boy for talking in class.
A tanár szíjjal verte meg a fiút, mert beszélt az órán.
Today, many people think it is wrong to strap children.
He remembers being strapped when he was young.
The law says teachers cannot strap students now.
意味
hit someone with a strap
コロケーション
strap the child
|strap him for lying
|threaten to strap
|badly strapped
|strap her across the legs
|strap the students
類義語
whip (To hit with a flexible object; "strap" is more specific and often associated with older disciplinary practices.)
|
beat (General word for hitting repeatedly; "strap" specifies the tool used.)
対義語
spare (As in "spare" someone a punishment, the opposite of strapping them.)
テーマ
violence
|discipline
|history
|daily_life
|sports
|core_vocabulary
定義
To punish someone by hitting them with a strap.
To hit someone, especially a child, with a strap as a form of punishment.