chain

意味

• n. 鎖
• n. チェーン店
• v. 鎖でつなぐ

英語の定義

• n. a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
• n. (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
• n. a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
• n. (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership

語形変化

過去分詞

chained

過去形

chained

現在分詞

chaining

三人称単数

chains

例文

1. n. 鎖

   He secured his bicycle to the fence with a strong heavy chain.

   彼は丈夫で重い鎖を使って、自転車を柵にしっかりとつなぎました。

2. n. チェーン店

   This popular coffee chain has opened several new branches across the city.

   この人気のコーヒーチェーン店は、市内全域にいくつかの新しい店舗をオープンしました。

3. v. 鎖でつなぐ

   The guard decided to chain the main gate to prevent unauthorized entry.

   警備員は不正な立ち入りを防ぐため、正門を鎖でつなぐことにしました。