Significations de Pound en japonais

ポンド (pond) - unit of weight

Exemple:

I weigh 150 pounds.

私の体重は150ポンドです。

This bag weighs 5 pounds.

このバッグは5ポンドの重さです。

Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in discussions about weight, especially in the United States and the UK.

Note: The pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States; in Japan, the metric system is more prevalent.

ポンド (pond) - currency

Exemple:

I exchanged dollars for pounds.

私はドルをポンドに両替しました。

The price is 50 pounds.

その価格は50ポンドです。

Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in financial contexts, especially related to the UK currency.

Note: The pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom. In Japan, it may be referred to as 'ポンド' in financial discussions.

叩く (tataku) - to hit or pound

Exemple:

He pounded the nail into the wall.

彼は釘を壁に叩きました。

She pounded the dough for the bread.

彼女はパンの生地を叩きました。

Utilisation: informalContexte: Used in cooking or construction contexts.

Note: In this context, 'pound' refers to physically hitting or pressing something.

ポンド (pond) - to beat or strike repeatedly

Exemple:

The rain pounded against the windows.

雨が窓に叩きつけました。

The music pounded in my chest.

音楽が私の胸に響きました。

Utilisation: informalContexte: Used in descriptions of strong, repetitive actions, often related to sound or force.

Note: This usage conveys a sense of intensity, often used in poetic or vivid descriptions.

pound

To strike heavily or repeatedly

Exemple: She pounded the dough to make bread.

Note:

beat

To strike or hit repeatedly

Exemple: He beat the drum rhythmically.

Note: While 'pound' can imply a heavier or more forceful action, 'beat' is more general and can be used in various contexts.

hammer

To strike repeatedly with a tool like a hammer

Exemple: The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into shape.

Note: Similar to 'pound,' but specifically refers to using a hammer or similar tool.

thump

To strike something heavily, causing a dull sound

Exemple: The loud thump on the door startled her.

Note: While 'pound' can be more continuous, 'thump' often implies a single, heavy strike.

pummel

To strike repeatedly, especially with the fists

Exemple: The boxer pummeled his opponent with a series of quick punches.

Note: Focuses on repeated strikes, especially with the hands or fists.

Pound the pavement

To actively search for employment or business opportunities by going to different places.

Exemple: He's been pounding the pavement looking for a job.

Note: The phrase 'pound the pavement' figuratively means to walk or travel around, not necessarily related to physically hitting the ground.

Pound for pound

A way to compare two things of equal weight or size, especially in sports or competitions.

Exemple: She's the best pound for pound athlete in the competition.

Note: In this context, 'pound for pound' is used to emphasize the comparison of abilities or strengths relative to each other, not just the literal weight.

Pound of flesh

An insistence on being repaid, even if the payment is cruel or unreasonable.

Exemple: He demanded his pound of flesh in return for the favor he did.

Note: Originally from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' the phrase 'pound of flesh' refers to a harsh demand for payment or revenge, not just a unit of weight.

Pound the table

To strike the table with one's fist, usually to express strong feelings or make a forceful point.

Exemple: She pounded the table to emphasize her point during the meeting.

Note: The phrase 'pound the table' is a metaphorical expression related to making a strong verbal argument, not about physically hitting the table.

Pound the alarm

To hit or push a button or device to activate an alarm system.

Exemple: When the fire broke out, employees pounded the alarm to alert everyone in the building.

Note: The phrase 'pound the alarm' is about activating an alarm system by pressing a button, not about physically hitting the alarm itself.

Pound on the door

To hit or strike a door forcefully with one's fist or hands to get someone's attention.

Exemple: He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.

Note: The phrase 'pound on the door' is about forcefully knocking on a door to get someone's attention, not about physically hitting the door itself.

Pound the ball

To strike or hit a ball forcefully, often in sports like soccer or volleyball.

Exemple: The striker pounded the ball into the net for a goal.

Note: The phrase 'pound the ball' is about hitting the ball forcefully in sports, not about the unit of weight or currency.

Quid

In British slang, 'quid' is used to refer to the British pound sterling.

Exemple: Can you lend me a quid? I need to buy lunch.

Note: While 'pound' refers to the currency, 'quid' is a colloquial term for the same currency.

Buck

In informal American English, 'buck' is used as a slang term for the dollar, which is equivalent to a pound in UK currency.

Exemple: I'll give you five bucks for that old DVD player.

Note: While 'pound' refers to the British currency, 'buck' refers to the American currency.

Squid

Similar to 'quid,' in British slang, 'squid' is used to refer to pounds.

Exemple: I only have a few squids left in my wallet.

Note: Just like 'quid,' 'squid' is a quirky term for the British pound in informal language.

Quid's in

This phrase means to stand to gain financially or otherwise benefit from a particular situation.

Exemple: If we win the lottery, quid's in for everyone!

Note: It reflects a positive outcome, often suggesting a favorable turn of events related to money.

Pound the drinks

To 'pound the drinks' means to consume alcoholic beverages quickly or in large quantities.

Exemple: Let's head to the pub and pound the drinks tonight!

Note: The slang term adds a sense of vigor or intensity to the act of drinking, emphasizing speed or volume.

I need to exchange my dollars for pounds.

The price of the book is ten pounds.

She pounded the dough to make bread.

Pound - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemme: pound

Conjugaisons

Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): pounds

Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): pound

Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): pounded

Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): pounding

Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pounds

Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): pound

Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pound

Syllabes, Séparation et Accent

pound contient 1 syllabes: pound

Transcription phonétique: ˈpau̇nd

pound , ˈpau̇nd (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

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pound: 500 - 600 (Extrêmement Commun).

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