curtain
Derived from Middle English 'curtayn', from Old French 'cortine', from Latin 'cortina'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈkɜːr.tən/en-US]
カーテン
literal
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幕
literal
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スクリーン
neutral
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シーツ
untranslatable
(Represents a fabric covering but lacks the specific contextual use of 'curtain'.)
A piece of material suspended so as to admit or exclude light, obscure a view, or decorate a window, stage, or other opening. It is often made of fabric and can be opened or closed by pulling it along a rod or track.
| plural |
|---|
| curtains |
- She drew the curtains to block out the harsh morning light. — This sentence illustrates the use of curtains to control light.
- The red velvet curtain rose slowly, revealing the intricate stage set. — This example refers to a curtain in a theatrical context.
- A thick curtain of fog descended, obscuring the view of the city. — This sentence uses 'curtain' metaphorically to describe something that covers or conceals.
VERB
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[/ˈkɜːr.tən/en-US]
カーテンする
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覆う
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隠す
neutral
(More general term for 'to hide', not exclusively tied to 'curtain'.)
To provide or cover with a curtain or something resembling a curtain; to obscure, shut off, or enclose as if with a curtain.
| participle | past | present |
|---|---|---|
| curtaining | curtained | curtains |
- She curtained off the small alcove to create a private reading nook. — This shows the act of using a curtain to create a separate space.
- The heavy rain curtained the landscape, making it difficult to see anything beyond a few feet. — This example uses 'curtained' to describe something obscuring visibility, like a curtain would.