scuttle
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/ˈskʌtl/
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/ˈskʌtl/
to move quickly with short steps, usually because you're excited or nervous
When the bell rang, the children scuttled to the playground.
ベルが鳴ったので、子供たちは遊び場へ急いで行きました。
to deliberately ruin or stop something from happening
The protesters scuttled the plans for the new factory.
抗議者が新しい工場の計画を妨害しました。
to intentionally make a hole in a ship so it will sink
The soldiers scuttled the enemy's ship to prevent it from escaping.
兵士が敵艦を沈めて逃走を防ぎました。
a container with a handle used for carrying coal, usually kept near a fireplace
She filled the scuttle with coal and brought it to the fireplace.
彼女は石炭をscuttle(石炭斗)に入れ、暖炉のそばに持って行きました。