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English has many words that have more than one meaning.
For example, 'mouse' is both a type of rodent and part of a computer.
Often the same word is used as a noun and a verb with different meanings.
What other meanings do the following words have? 英語にはいくつもの意味を持つ単語がたくさんあります。 例えば「mouse」は動物とコンピューターのマウスを意味しています。 同じ単語が名詞と動詞として違った使い方をされる事がよくあります。 次の単語はどんな意味を持っているのでしょうか？
Choose the right answer.
次の意味は何でしょうか？正しいものを撰んで下さい。
1. the noun 'mug' means a large cup, but what does it mean as a verb?
A. to turn and twist
ひっくり返してひねる
B. to drink quickly
早く飲む
C. to rob someone on the street
通りで誰かの物を奪う
2. 'jam' is a sweet food put on bread but as a verb it means:
A. to meet someone for the first time
初対面の人
B. a happy situation
良い状況
C. to block the way
道を防ぐ
3. A 'suit' means a matching jacket and trousers but as a verb it means:
A. to carry someone's bag
誰かの鞄を持ってあげる
B. to go fishing
釣りに行く事
C. to be appropriate
適当、適切
4. A 'jar' is a glass countainer but what does the verb 'to jar' mean?
A. to put something inside something else
物を他の何かに入れる
B. to shake or hit something
振ったり、叩いたりする
C. to arrest someone
逮捕する

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